KULLU: The Newz Radar, the only English digital news network based out of Himachal Pradesh, is all set to host the third episode of its Shining Star Awards-2024 in the historic Kullu district on Sunday (June 9, 2024).
The venue for the event is Cambridge International School at Mohal in Kullu. About 200 meritorious Class X and Class XII students who scored 85 per cent or above marks in their 2024 board examination will be felicitated. The function will start at 9 am and the registration will begin an hour earlier.
Kargil war hero Brig Khushal Thakur (retd) will be the Chief Guest at the event. Chaman Kapoor, who is the state coordinator of the BJP’s municipal wing, will be the Guest of Honour.
The aim behind organising the event is to connect with bright young minds and foster a constructive society. “The function will take place at Cambridge International School at Mohal in Kullu,” said Sunil Chadha, Executive Editor of The Newz Radar.
Sunil Chadha said the purpose behind organising the event is to felicitate both students and their parents who have worked hard for several months to achieve the academic milestone.
The opening part of this year’s edition of the Shining Star Awards was held recently in Dharamshala. The event received stupendous response with a gathering of around 1,000 people turning up, which included meritorious students, their teachers and parents.
Retired IAS officer and UPSC adviser JM Pathania, who was the chief guest, addressed the gathering and, as a social welfare initiative, shared his personal contact number with the students to assist them in their careers. The second episode of the Shining Star Awards was held in Dharamshala.
The initiative of TNR Shining Star Awards was started in 2023 and it attracted personalities from various fields. Distinguished guests, including Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri and top government officials, graced various functions in 2023 and shared their views with students.
