Guwahati: The prestigious Sahitya Akademi awards brought cheer to the Northeast literary scene on Saturday, with six writers from the region bagging the Yuva Puraskar and Bal Sahitya Puraskar.
Assamese literature finds recognition with Nayanjyoti Sarma winning the Yuva Puraskar for his short story Jal Kota Jui, while Ranju Hazarika lights up the Bal Sahitya Puraskar category with his Assamese novel “Bipanna Bismoi Khel.”
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Bodo language also shines with Rani Baro receiving the Yuva Puraskar for his short story collection “Boro Saikhlum” and Virgin Jakoba Mochahary winning the Bal Sahitya Puraskar for his poetry collection “Boro Bhuma Boinibw.”
Manipur adds to the tally
Waikhom Chingkheinganba from Manipur adds to the Northeast’s success with his Yuva Puraskar for the poetry collection “Ashiba Turel.” Continuing Manipur’s winning streak, Kshetrimayum Subadani receives the Bal Sahitya Puraskar for the novel “Malem Atiya.”
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The Yuva Puraskar awardees will be presented with a casket containing an engraved copper plaque and a cheque of Rs 50,000 at a special function to be held later. The Bal Sahitya Puraskar ceremony will be held in New Delhi on November 14, where awardees will receive a similar casket.
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