The Kanglei Yelhou Cheingak has announced the recipients of the Lamyanba Hijam Irawat Ningsing Mana 2026, instituted to honour individuals who have made significant contributions to Manipur society in different fields.
The awardees are Laishram Iboyaima Khuman, artist and Sumang Lila performer; Thongam Thoithoi Devi (Mombi), film actor; Khundrampam Ashikumar, Secretary, Council of Higher Secondary Education Manipur; Khangembam Indrakumar Singh, social activist; Oinam Meira (OC Meira), creative writer and poet; Bedalaxmi Khangembam, teacher; Hamom Sadananda Singh, singer; Ningthoujam Ramananda Meitei, sportsperson and coach; Naorem Tanoranjan Singh, journalist; and Wayenbam Romendrajit and Hijam Kavita of RK Production for independent investigative media.
The awards will be presented on October 11 at 12.30 pm at 11 Star Ground, Akampat, Imphal East.
The ceremony will also mark the opening of the first State-level Yelhou Lousing Trophy, an inter-school, college and university competition organised by Kanglei Yelhou Cheingak.