Courage award nomination

SHILLONG, APR 7: Applications are invited from individuals from East Khasi hills district who desire their names to be recommended to the government for conferring of the Kabir Puraskar, a national award instituted by the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs. The award is for honouring persons who show physical/moral courage in saving life and property of members of another community, caste or ethnic group.

The awards is given in three grades and carries a cash amount of Rs. 2, 00,000/-, Rs. 1, 00,000/- and Rs. 50,000/- for Grade I, Grade II and Grade III respectively along with a citation.

Intending individuals can send their nomination to the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong on or before 30^th April, 2015. Detailed information may be downloaded from the district website http://eastkhasihills.gov.in.- By Our Reporter