THANNAMANDI, Oct 24: Students of Government Degree College Thannamandi brought laurels to the institution by putting up an impressive performance at the Zonal level Competition.
Students of Government Degree College Thannamandi participated enthusiastically in various literary and cultural competitions during the Zonal-Level Display Your Talent 2026, organized by University of Jammu on 22 and 23 October 2026, at Government Postgraduate College, Rajouri, under the guidance of the College Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Shamim Ahmad Azad, and achieved notable success.
On the first day, students participated in Singing, Rangoli, Poster Making, Collage Making, and Quiz competitions. Haya Abadji Raina and Arsalan Rasool represented the college in the Singing Competition, while Umar Farooq, Misbha Tariq, and Sadia Farooq participated in the Quiz Competition. Iram Farooq won First Prize in Rangoli while Ruksanakouseralso performed well in Rangoli competition. Uqba Raina won First Prize in Poster Making. Sadia Farooq won First Prize in Collage Making competition while Iram Farooq also participated in collage making competition. The college secured three first prizes on the first day of the competition. Prof. Fatima Parveen coordinated the college’s participation on the first day and guided and supported the students during the event.
On the second day, students participated in Debate, Painting, and Clay Modelling competitions. Madiha Fatima and Wahida Kouser participated in the Painting Competition, while Sadia Farooq and Uqba Raina participated in the Clay Modelling Competition. In the Debate Competition, Sehrab Dar and Aquib-ul-Haq secured Second Prize, bringing further recognition to the college. Prof. Rumi Dar and Dr. Nagina kouser coordinated the college’s participation on the second day and guided theparticipants for the event.
Earlier the College Cultural and Literary Committee, also conducted intra-college talent trials to scrutinize and select students for various categories of Display Your Talent 2026,Pir Panjal Zone. The competitions included Painting (coordinated by Prof. Fatima Parveen), Poster Making (Prof. Yasmeen), Clay Modelling, Collage Making and Rangoli (Dr. Shazia and Prof. Nagina Kosser), Quiz (Dr. Ateeq-ul-Rehman and Dr. Mohd. Ashraf), Debate (Prof. Rumy Dar), and various singing, dance and performing arts categories coordinated by Dr. Gulshan Rashid, Prof. Rizwana Kousar and Dr. Mohd. Ashraf.
The programme was successfully conducted with the full support and encouragement of the worthy Principal, Dr. Shamim Ahmad Azad, whose guidance and cooperation played a vital role in the overall successat DYT 2026competition. Dr. Gulshan Rashid, Convener of the College Cultural and Literary Committee, organised and facilitated the college’s participation in the event.
Principal, Dr Shamim Ahmed Azad, Dr. Nazakat Hussain, Dr Nazar Ul Islam and all the faculty members congratulated the participating students and appreciated the efforts of the College Cultural and Literary Activities Committee for their dedication in mentoring the participants and their achievements and awards in the Zonal level Competition. The event provided students with a valuable platform to showcase their creativity, confidence, and literary and cultural talents.