The Manipur Sahitya Samiti Thoubal has announced the books selected for the 2024 awards, which are conferred every two years to recognise outstanding contributions to Manipuri literature.

The books for ‘Ningombam Ongbi Pranodini Ningsing Sahitya Mana’ will be awarded to ‘Lairembini Ei’ written by Samulailatpam Shantibala, ‘Akoijam Chaoton amadi Rajkumari Muktasana Manipuri Sahitya Mana’ will be awarded to  ‘Leisabi Macha amagi Diary’ translated from English to Meitei written by Nongmaithem Kirankumar and ‘Oja Akoijam Bijoi Manipuri Sahitya Mana’ to be conferred to ‘Amanba Hi’ written by Keithelakpam London, said a release.

Additionally, Akoijam Ongbi Binodini Ningsing Sahitya Mana will be conferred to ES Sunder’s ‘71 gi Nganu Thangong’, Akoijam ongbi Shija Ningsing Sahitya Mana to Thiyam Yekendra’s ‘Einstein’, Akoijam ongbi Shyama Ningsing Sahitya Mana to Khwairakpam Sunita’s ‘Tabunung gi Liklu Pareng’ and Leisangthem ongbi Ahanbi devi ningsing Sahitya Mana to Thabatombi Ngangbam’s ‘Punsi gi Atiya’, it mentioned.