LEIKOL (Leimarol Khorjeikol), Manipur, observed its 26th Foundation Day-cum-Award Presentation Ceremony at Manipur Dramatic Union (MDU) Hall, Yaiskul Police Lane, Imphal, today, marking the conclusion of its year-long Silver Jubilee celebrations.
The function was attended by former Manipur Legislative Assembly Speaker and Khundrakpam MLA Thokchom Lokeshwor Singh as chief guest, while President of The Cultural Forum, Manipur Prof. Huirem Behari Singh and former Chairperson of Manipur State Social Welfare Board R.K. Nayansana attended as guests of honour. LEIKOL president Ch. Subadani Devi presided.
The highlight of the programme was the presentation of 11 annual literary awards for 2026, including five Lifetime Achievement Awards.
The Lifetime Achievement Award recipients were Salam Tomba; Khangembam Ibeton Devi; Leimapokpam Lakpati Singh; Lourembam Bedabati; and Prof. Polem Nabachandra.
The other awardees were Thounaojam Chanu Ibemhal alias Arambam Ongbi Memchoubi, Achouba Yumnam (Uchek Langmei), Moirangthem Priyobrata (Amuba Tha), Prof. (Dr.) R.K. Mobi (Court Martial), Haobam Satyabati (Mahaktubu Warouramgdra) and Yengkhom Roma (Wakhal Yenning).
Speaking on the occasion, LEIKOL secretary G.A. Ghanapriya Devi sought the continued support and participation of writers, artists and well-wishers in the organisation’s activities.
