By Our Reporter
SHILLONG: Noted Khasi writer from Shillong and former president of the Khasi Authors’ Society, Maurice G Lyngdoh, was honoured with the prestigious Michael Madhusudan Smriti Samman Award for his outstanding contributions in the field of literature during a function held at Kolkata recently.
Lyngdoh was presented with the award for his outstanding intellectual contribution to the literary movement in Khasi language throughout India.
His book on the life and works of Michael Madhusudan Dutta in Khasi Language earned him the award.
Expressing happiness after receiving the award, Lyngdoh said this book is of great benefit for the Khasi community and it was recognition of his hard work for the development of Khasi Literature.
