Shimla, May 05: A noted writer from Shimla S R Harnot has been selected for Indu Sharma Katha Samman for his collection of short stories 'Darosh aur Anya Kahanian'. The award would be presented to Harnot at a function in London on July 26, Tajinder Singh, Secretary of Katha group comprising Asian writers settled in the United Kingdom, said. Born in chanavag, a small village in Himachal Pradesh, Harnot has written a number of books like Panja, Akash Bel, Peeth Par Pahaar (all collections of short stories), Himachal Ke Mandir aur Unsay Juri Lok Kathaein, Yatra and Himachal at a Glance. ,br>Bureau Report