Shimla: The Newz Radar, the leading and only English digital news network based in Himachal Pradesh, concluded its prestigious ‘TNR Shining Star Awards-Celebrating Excellence’ event for 2024 in style by organising the last of the year’s ceremony at the historic Gaiety Theatre in Shimla on Monday (August 5). Never has a media house organised such an event here.
And, the Chief Guest was none other than the Hon’ble Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Shiv Pratap Shukla. The Governor was all praise for The Newz Radar and its social-cause initiative TNR Shining Star Awards, aimed at encouraging the bright young minds.
“There are so many media houses in the country, but not all are organising such events that can bring about a positive change in the society. The Newz Radar deserves special praise for encouraging meritorious students, who are the future of Himachal as well as the country. I wish The Newz Radar best for its future,” the Governor said as he addressed a packed Gaiety Theatre auditorium.
For Team Newz Radar, it was the ceremony number 10, and the last, for 2024. In its social initiative, Team Newz Radar received active support from Guru Study Centre, a coaching institute based at Kachcheri Adda in Dharamshala (Kangra) that prepares students for NEET, IIT and other medical and non-medical entrance examinations.
Prior to Shimla, similar district-level awards ceremonies were organised in Dharamshala (Kangra district), Chamba, Kullu, Mandi, Bilaspur, Una, Hamirpur, Nahan (Sirmaur) and Solan. Among other dignitaries, Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri and Cabinet Ministers Rajesh Dharmani and Harshwardhan Chauhan have graced these functions as Chief Guests.
The aim behind organising the TNR Shining Star Awards is to connect with bright young minds and foster a constructive society, says Sunil Chadha, Executive Editor at The Newz Radar. He avers that it’s a must to honour students, their parents and teachers who have worked hard for years to achieve such academic milestones.
Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri recently lauded Team Newz Radar for its innovative social initiative TNR Shining Star Awards. Mukesh Agnihotri had praised TNR Political Editor S Gopal Puri and Executive Editor Sunil Chadha, emphasising their remarkable accomplishments in journalism at a young age and their efforts to drive social change through the event.
