Pallavi Sharma
DHARAMSHALA: After the resounding success in Chamba, Dharamshala and most recently Nurpur, the much-celebrated The Newz Radar–Shining Star Awards 3.0 is all set to make its next stop in Hamirpur on June 21, 2025.
The upcoming event will see former Union Minister and local MP Anurag Thakur gracing the occasion as chief guest as he honours Himachal’s brightest young minds from Hamirpur and Bilaspur districts for their outstanding academic performance.
The awards, a flagship initiative of The Newz Radar, Himachal Pradesh’s first and only English digital news platform, aim to recognise Class 10 and 12 students (across all boards and streams) who have performed extraordinarily in their board exams.
Momentum builds across Himachal
The awards series, currently in its third edition, has already created waves across the state. The Dharamshala event saw Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri leading the celebrations, while Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania did the honours in Chamba. Nurpur’s ceremony, held on June 12 at Jyoti resort in Kandwal was a heartwarming celebration where local BJP MLA Ranbir Singh Nikka personally awarded dozens of students from the region, calling the event a “meaningful celebration of youth, education and hope.”
Each ceremony witnessed an overwhelming turnout of students, teachers, parents and community members, making the awards not just a felicitation event but a people’s movement for academic pride and youth empowerment.
Hamirpur, Bilaspur gear up
Now, all eyes turn to Hamirpur and Bilaspur, known for their academic excellence and competitive spirit. The June 21 function is expected to draw hundreds of achievers and their families. With Anurag Thakur as Chief Guest, anticipation is high for what promises to be another memorable event in the Shining Star Awards journey.
Movement for youth well-being
Backed 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 Shining Star Awards 3.0 continues to grow in strength and sentiment.
Sunil Chadha, Executive Editor, The Newz Radar, highlights the deeper purpose of the initiative: “These awards are not just about marks, but motivation, resilience and reminding students that their hard work matters.”
S Gopal Puri, Political Editor, The Newz Radar, says, “These ceremonies are also a salute to the silent supporters — the parents and teachers — who fuel the dreams of every meritorious student.”
“As board exam results bring both excitement and pressure, The Newz Radar remains committed to standing by the students — not just as journalists, but as partners in their journey to success,” says Abhinav Sharma, Head, HR, The Newz Radar.
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