By Our Reporter
SHILLONG: The Kur Saw Kpoh Lyngdoh Buam on Monday gave away the the Rabon Sing Literary Award in presence of Parliamentary Secretary, Govt. of Meghalaya Dr. P.W Khongjee as the chief guest and Vice Chairman, MIDC Titos Chyneas the guest of honour.
This Literary Award was given in commemoration of the 100 years death centenary of Rabon Sing, a renowned Khasi author of Meghalaya.
The students who received the Awards are Ms. Shailiba Khongkhrian, MA Khasi Topper (Rs. 15,000/-), Ms. Ibaphyrnai Kurbah, BA Khasi Topper (Rs. 15,000/-) and Ms. Rika Thein BA Khasi Topper from Sohra Constituency (Rs. 10,000/-). All these students passed in the 2011 Examination, under NEHU. The students passing the SSLC 2011 Examination who are toppers in Khasi are Ms. Larisha Nongkynrih and Ms. Banrikmenlang Pde, both received an amount of Rs. 5,000/- each.
The Principal of St. anthony’s College, Rev. Fr (Dr.) I Warpakma who was also present in the occasion praised the Kur Saw Kpoh Lyngdoh Buam for having initiated such awards.
