Our CorrespondentImphal, Oct. 29 (EMN): Khelen Thokchom Trust (KTT) observed the 62nd birth anniversary of journalist (late) Khelen Thokchom at Manipur Press Club in Imphal on October 28. The observance was attended by Group Editor Irengbam Arun of Imphal Free Press, President Wangkhemcha Shamjai of All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union and President Khogendra Khomdram of Editors Guild Manipur, representatives of Youth Forum, meira paibi of the Tera Tongbram Leikai, KTT members and family members of the senior journalist. Paying of floral tributes to the photograph of the late journalist, presentation of certificate and shawl to Khelen Thokchom Media Fellowship (KTMF) recipient journalist Huidrom Roniibala of Naharolgi Thoudang vernacular, besides announcing the name of new Media Fellow of KTMF were the main highlights of the observance. Taorem Bishwajit, a senior sub-editor of Sanaleibak vernacular has been awarded the KTMF for the year 2022-23. Most of the speakers in the da
KTT advisor Irengbam Arun said that the observance is being held every year not to mourn the demise of Khelen Thokchom but to celebrate his contributions and remarkable presence embedded in the hearts of the people.
The Khelen Thokchom Trust fellowship is open to journalists working in print media with at least three years’ experience in journalism, Khelen Thokchom Trust (KTT) stated.