Local MLA Ranbir Nikka to be chief guest at event to honour meritorious students
Pallavi Sharma
DHARAMSHALA: The stage is set in Nurpur for The Newz Radar-Shining Star Awards 3.0 on Thursday (June 12, 2025), an event that will witness the felicitation of meritorious Class 10 and Class 12 students.
The Nurpur event comes after spectacular ceremonies of The Newz Radar-Shining Star Awards 3.0 in Chamba and Dharamshala. This is the first time the function is being held in Nurpur, the area chosen due to its significance in terms of educational advancement and academic institutions.
Nurpur BJP MLA Ranbir Singh Nikka will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest. The venue will be the banquet hall at Jyoti Hotel and Restaurant at Kandwal in Nurpur.
Students who scored 85% and above in Class 10 and Class 12 board exams (all boards and streams) will be eligible for recognition.
The awards aim to appreciate students not only for their academic excellence but also for their determination and commitment in an increasingly competitive environment.
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Dharamshala, Chamba events set high benchmark
The events in Chamba and Dharamshala witnessed enthusiastic turnout of hundreds of students, parents, teachers and dignitaries. Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri graced the occasion as the chief guest in Dharamshala and Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania in Chamba.
More than just awards —Mission for student well-being
Conceptualised by The Newz Radar, Himachal Pradesh’s leading and only English digital news platform, the Shining Star Awards 3.0 is not just an award ceremony but a movement dedicated to uplifting and recognising young achievers.
Supported by Guru Study Centre-Dharamshala and co-powered by Aarni University, HIET Group of Institutions, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun; P3Y, Soul Frame-Dharamshala and the HPPCL, the awards series continues to grow in both reach and impact.
The Shining Star Awards 3.0 continues the successful legacy of the 2023 and 2024 editions, celebrating perseverance, hard work and academic excellence among Himachali youth. The initiative, conceptualised by The Newz Radar, the state’s first and only English digital news platform, is dedicated to fostering student well-being and excellence beyond academics.
Sunil Chadha, Executive Editor of 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.”
Echoing this sentiment, Political Editor S Gopal Puri said, “Behind every student’s success is the constant support of their parents. Today’s event is also a tribute to them.”
The Newz Radar also underscored its year-round commitment to students’ mental, emotional and physical well-being. “When board results are announced, it becomes the perfect time to connect with students, understand their aspirations, and offer support where needed,” said Abhinav Sharma, Head of Human Resources at The Newz Radar.
