Pallavi Sharma
The much-awaited The Newz Radar–Shining Star Awards 4.0 commenced today (June 17, 2026) at the Degree College Auditorium, Dharamshala, with the felicitation of meritorious Class 10 and Class 12 students.
Chairman of HPBOSE, Rajesh Sharma, will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest, adding prestige to the ceremony. The event celebrates students who scored 85% and above in their board examinations across all boards and streams.
The Dharamshala edition follows the spectacular Palampur ceremony, which saw an overwhelming turnout of students, parents, teachers, and dignitaries.
Conceptualised by The Newz Radar, Himachal Pradesh’s leading English digital news platform, the Shining Star Awards 4.0 is more than just an award ceremony — it is a movement dedicated to uplifting and recognising young achievers. Supported by Minerva Study Centre (Dharamshala & Ghumarwain) and co-powered by HIET Group of Institutions and P3Y,Dronacharya, Digiperform , the awards continue to expand in reach and impact.
The initiative carries forward the successful legacy of the 2023, 2024, and 2025 editions, celebrating perseverance, hard work, and academic excellence among Himachali youth, while fostering student well-being beyond academics.
