Khangchendzonga Kalam Puraskar for Jigme N Kazi

GANGTOK, 08 July: Senior journalist and a prolific writer Jigme N Kazi has been named for the ‘Khangchendzonga Kalam Puraskar’ for the year 2012 by the Press Club of Sikkim. Mr. Kazi, who edits two English weeklies –Sikkim Observer and Himalayan Guardian – has also authored two books, “Inside Sikkim Against the Tide” and “Sikkim for Sikkimese”, will receive the award during the decadal foundation day celebrations of the PCS on 17 July, a press release informs.
Mr. Kazi’s name was unanimously endorsed during the executive body meeting of the Club held here on Friday. He has also been associated with various news organizations such as The Telegraph, Eastern Express, Statesmen, United News of India (UNI), English weekly ‘ Hill People’ and ‘ Bhoomiputra’ a vernacular weekly and was instrumental in institutionalising journalism in Sikkim.
The PCS has also decided to felicitate the Darjeeling Bureau chief of Samay Dainik for his contributions of journalism and continuing with its initiative to encourage younger scribes, the PCS has selected Sikkim correspondent of Hindustan Samachar, Bishal Gurung, for the ‘Most Promising Journalist’ award of 2012.
The meeting also decided to celebrate the foundation day by organizing cultural events. Those interested in participating in the cultural event have been invited to contact the Cultural Secretary of the Club, Sagar Chettri at 98324-24750.