TNA, Chief Minister’s Model School, Pelling school win top honours at State band competition

GANGTOK,: Tashi Namgyal Academy (TNA), Gangtok, Chief Minister’s Model School, Assam Linzey, and PM SHRI Pelling Senior Secondary School secured first positions in their respective categories at the State-Level Inter-School Band Competition 2026 held here on Wednesday.

The competition was organised by Samagra Shiksha under State Education department at Tashi Namgyal Academy, with seven schools from across Sikkim participating in the event.

Tashi Namgyal Academy secured first position in the boys’ pipe band category, while Chief Minister’s Model Schoolemerged winner in the girls’ pipe band category. PM SHRI Pelling Senior Secondary School secured the top position in the boys’ brass band category.

The winning teams will represent State at the zonal and national levels, with the competition schedule to be announced by the Ministry of Education, informs a press release.

The event was attended by Samagra Shiksha director A.D. Chhetri as the chief guest.

Addressing the participants, Chhetri congratulated the winning teams and appreciated all participating schools for their performances. He encouraged the students to nurture their talents and showcase their abilities on bigger platforms.

The competition was judged by Sangita Gurung, Women Naik, State Reserve Lines, and Abner Darnal, an artist from the Culture department.