IMPHAL, June 26 - Noted scientist from Manipur, Guneshwar Thanhjam after whom an asteroid has been named, was felicitated by Manipur Government here today.
As a token of recognition for his scientific contribution, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in a conference �Asteroids, Planets and Meteors, 2017� held at South America named an asteroid after Guneshwar Thangjam as �Thangjam Asteroid�.
�The people of the State are filled with enormous talent and knowledge. If we were given an opportunity to showcase our skills and talents then no one can compete with us in the entire world,� said Chief Minister N Biren Singh at the felicitation programme of Thangjam held at CM Secretariat today. He also handed over Rs 50,000 as financial assistance and as motivation to Thangjam.
