Recognizing the contribution rendered by All India Radio (AIR) Aizawl for the over all progress & development of Mizoram, AIR Aizawl was honoured with the prestigious "Lelte Award" last night, at an impressive 26th Award Ceremony held at Chanmari YMA Hall in Aizawl. The Lelte Special Award was received by D R Lalropuia, Director (E) & Head of Office before a jampacked gathering, which was attended by host of dignitaries and prominent artists from all corners of the state."The award is being given in recognition of the role being played by All India Radio, Aizawl for the over all progress & development of the state; for promotion of Mizo language & literature; for its enormous contribution in promotion of Mizo music and artists; for its contribution in the field of healthcare & education; for its role in promotion of brotherhood," reads the citation, which was handed over by C Dinthanga, Editor of Lelte Weekly Magazine. Thanking the Lelte Award Committee for bestowing the honour, D R Lalropuia said that AIR Aizawl will continue to fare forward in giving its best in the service of the people of Mizoram. All India Radio, Aizawl started functioning from a small makeshift Assam Type Quarter on 31st July, 1966 with only 150 W medium wave transmitter. Today, All India Radio, Aizawl is equipped with Type (II) R studios and 20 KW solid state medium wave transmitter, 10 KW short wave transmitter and 6 KW digital FM transmitter with well equipped digital satellite uplink and downlink station for news terminal of all AIR network. The programs of AIR Aizawl are being listened by the Mizo people across Myanmar, Bangladesh and North Eastern states of India.
Lelte is a popular Weekly Magazine in Mizoram which hit the stand since 1983. The Magazine is instituting "Lelte Awards" aims at recognizing talents and skills of the young and budding Mizo artists for the past 26 years. Besides, the Magazine strives for honouring, promoting and recognizing what's matter in Mizoram.
Source and Credit :- http://www.newsonair.com/news.asp?cat=state&id=ST7327
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