MALA marks foundation day

IMPHAL, May 254: The Manipur Library Association (MALA) observed its 26th Foundation Day and closing ceremony of its Silver Jubilee on Friday at the Manipur Dramatic Union Hall.

The day was attended by Chairman Public Account Committee L Ibomcha Singh; president MALA, L Sabita; Langthabal MLA K Shyam Singh as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.

Elaborating on the activities of the association during its year-long celebration of its Silver Jubilee, Ch Ibohal Singh Convenor of the Year Long Programme and Silver Jubilee Celebration Committee said that on May 24, 2012, MALA observed its 25th Foundation Day.

He said that during the one year observation, the association had also organized and conducted several seminars, conferences and workshops jointly organized by the association with other organizations.

MALA had also organized several memorial lectures during the year-long observation including the Ranganathan Memorial Lecture on August 12, 2012 at the State Central Library and the Atulchandra Memorial Lecture on September 10, 2012 at the Canchipur High School, he said.