After felicitating Palampur students, similar functions to be organised in other places of Himachal
TNR News Network
Palampur
As the gentle monsoon clouds drifted over the tea gardens and pine-covered slopes of Palampur, an atmosphere of pride and celebration filled Villa Camellia on Sunday. Bright young faces, accompanied by proud parents and encouraging teachers, gathered for the fourth edition of the TNR Shining Star Awards, a celebration of academic excellence and youthful aspiration.
Stupendous response was witnessed to the TNR Shining Star Awards, the fourth edition of which kicked off in Palampur on sunday.
About 500 meritorious Class X and XII students of around various schools of palampur area who have secured 85 per cent and above marks in their board examination were awarded in the function, which was organised at the Villa Camellia in Palampur. The students, both from private and government schools, from were accompanied by their parents and teachers.
MLA Palampur and former CPS , Ashish Butail ji presented the awards to the students congratulating them on their achievements and encouraging them to pursue their dreams with determination.
Supported by Minerva Study Circle , Ghumarwain and Dharamshala ,and associate partner HIET Group of Institutions, P3Y, Dronacharya and Digiperform , the awards series continues to grow in both reach and impact.
Gracing the Occassion Rakesh Chandel, MD of Minerva , said ,”We at Minerva Study Circle have always believed that education is not merely about marks—it is about nurturing curiosity, building confidence, and preparing young minds to face the challenges of life. These awards, conceptualised by The Newz Radar, perfectly align with our vision: to uplift students, recognise their achievements, and encourage them to dream bigger.”
Chandel further added,”We extend our heartfelt gratitude to MLA Ashish Butail ji, who has graced this occasion and personally presented awards to the achievers. His presence is a powerful reminder that society and leadership stand firmly behind the youth of Himachal.”
Explaining about Himquest he said that “More than just an academic initiative, Himquest is a vision—an ongoing quest to transform merit into opportunity and perseverance into success.
Through years of dedicated mentorship, Minerva has consistently produced achievers who shine not only in board examinations but also in competitive platforms like JEE Main, JEE Advanced, and NIT admissions. This journey reflects Minerva’s belief that education must go beyond classrooms, instilling confidence, resilience, and leadership in every student.”
Conceptualised by The Newz Radar, Himachal Pradesh’s leading and only English digital news platform, the Shining Star Awards 4.0 is not just an award ceremony but a movement dedicated to uplifting and recognising young achievers.
The Shining Star Awards 4.0 continues the successful legacy of the 2023, 2024 and 2025 editions, celebrating perseverance, hard work and academic excellence among Himachali youth. The initiative is dedicated to fostering student well-being and excellence beyond academics.
Sunil Chadha, Executive Editor, The Newz Radar, emphasised the larger goal behind the awards: “We are here not only to applaud merit but to build a future with these bright minds. These stars are our strength, and this recognition is just the beginning.”
As applause echoed through the hall and students proudly held their awards, the message was clear: talent deserves recognition, and encouragement can become the spark that lights the way forward.
With Palampur setting the benchmark for the season, Shining Star Awards 4.0 will soon travel to other districts across Himachal Pradesh, continuing its mission of recognition and encouragement.
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