Lalthlamuong Keivom
Lalthlamuong Keivom | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 July 1939 |
| Died | 28 November 2021 (aged 82) |
| Occupation(s) | Academic Writer |
| Known for | Mizo literature & Hmar Literature |
| Spouse | Dari Keivom |
| Children | 4 children |
| Parent(s) | Hrangthatfieng Keivom and Khawtinhnieng |
| Awards | Book of the Year Award, Mizo Academy of Letters |
| Website | zoramkhawvel.com |
Lalthlamuong Keivom (15 July 1939 – 28 November 2021) was an Indian diplomat, writer and composer of Mizo literature and Hmar literature.[1] Keivom was nicknamed Zoram Khawvel Pa after his treatise Zoram Khawvel and for his contribution towards the integration of Zo people.[2]
Career[edit]
Lalthlamuong Keivom started his career as a teacher in Manipur in 1963, he later joined Sielmat Christian College, Lamka (1966–67) after which he was with the Indian Revenue Service from 1967 to 1970.[3] In 1970 he joined the Indian Foreign Service.[4] During his service period as an IFS Officer he was posted in different countries: Nairobi, Kenya (1976–80); Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (1980–83); Wellington, New Zealand (1983–85); Rangoon, Burma (1986–90); Milan, Italy (1990–93); Male, Maldives (1994–97).[5] Towards the end of his diplomatic career he was posted to Delhi (1997–2002) and retired in 2002 and engaged in literature till his death.
Awards[edit]
- Book of the Year Award 1991 (Zoram Khawvel), Mizo Academy of Letters[6]
- Zosapthara Award, Mizo Literary Association, 1998
- Zofa Global Award at Zofa Global Unity Festival, Zokhawthar, Indo-Myanmar Border, Mizoram by Zofa Global Network, 2014
- ZOFEST Award by Mizo Zirlai Pawl General Headquarters, 2014
Publications[edit]
L. Keivom has written and published more than 20 books in Hmar:
- Thralai Hlabu (1963);
- Hmar Hla Suina (1980);
- Zangkhaw Bungbu (2000);
- Nun Ram, Ka Nun (2001);
- Baibul (Hmar)-Holy Bible, Delhi Version (2007)
- Rabindranath Tagore's Nobel Prize winning work[7]
- The Gitanjali (translated in 1974 and now in the press).
In Mizo:
- Zoram Khawvel 1–8, Bawktlang Thawnthu[8]
- Thuthlung Ram
- Pherzawl Titi
- L.KeivomThukhawchang 1–2
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Lalthlamuong Keivom : 1st Indian Foreign Service Officer from Manipur :: Profile". Epao. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ "Former diplomat, noted litterateur Lalthlamuong Keivom dies at 82". new Indian express. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ "Former diplomat and famous litterateur El Kivom passes away, will always be remembered for the unification of 'Jo Hannathalak'". newsncr. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ "Former Diplomat And Noted Litterateur Lalthlamuong Keivom Passes Away". Sentinelassam. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ "Mizoram: Former Indian Diplomat and mizo litterateur L.Keivom passes away". insidene. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ "Mizoram: Former diplomat and writer L Keivom passes away at 82". eastmojo.com. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ "Mizoram: Former diplomat, litterateur Lalthlamuong passes away". nenow. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ "Former diplomat noted litterateur L Keivom dies at 82". theweek. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
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