Nazira Girls' HS School honours top achievers

Nazira Girls' Higher Secondary School honoured its meritorious students at an academic awards ceremony held as part of the Rabha Divas observance, recognising outstanding performance in school and Higher Secondary examinations.

The programme, organised at the school auditorium on June 20, continued the institution's tradition of presenting memorial awards instituted by teachers and alumni in honour of eminent personalities, particularly women who made significant contributions to society.

Senior teacher Ruhit Sabukdhara chaired the function, while Principal Tulsi Konwar outlined the objectives of the awards. Teacher Jinku Tamuliya delivered a keynote address on the life and ideals of Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Rabha. The event was conducted by teacher Manju Gharpholia Bora and opened with a chorus by students.

Retired teacher and poet Vijay Chandra Bora and Nazira–Simaluguri Development Authority Chairman Dr Ajaylal Barua attended the ceremony and encouraged students to pursue academic excellence.

Among the recipients, Nurjahan Begum and Aditi Keot received the Late Meena Budhagohain Memorial Academic Award for securing the highest marks while advancing from Class IX to X. Chadrika Akhtar Rahman was presented the Dr Abharani Bora Memorial Academic Award for topping the Higher Secondary examination, while Mayurakshi Barua received the same award for achieving the highest marks while moving from Class VI to VII.

Jahnavi Budhagohain received the Jyotiprasad Bordoloi Memorial Encouragement Award. Chadrika Akhtar Rahman also won the Late Punya Prabha Devi Memorial Rolling Trophy and the Sujai Ahmed Memorial Rolling Trophy for emerging as the school's top scorer in the Higher Secondary examination.

Speakers said recognising academic achievement not only rewards excellence but also motivates students to strive for higher goals and contribute meaningfully to society.