Neelahalli school wins divisional science drama competition, qualifies for State-level event

Students of Government High School, Neelahalli, located in Sedam taluk of Kalaburagi district, emerged victorious in the divisional-level science drama competition held in Vijayapura on Friday, 9 November 14, 2026. Their team secured the top spot by presenting a compelling drama titled 'EV Jagattu', which effectively conveyed a scientific theme through theatrical means.

This remarkable achievement was a testament to the students' creativity, acting prowess, and collaborative spirit, which earned them high praise during the competition.

In addition to their group success, individual accolades were also awarded. Prithviraj, a student from the school, was honored with the Best Actor award, while their director, Ashok Totanalli, was recognized as the Best Director. The competition, organized by the Department of School Education and Literacy for high school students, saw the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) in Kalaburagi, under Principal Shreeshail Biradar, and Girish Kadlewad, the nodal officer for the science drama competition, extend their congratulations to the students, the theatre teacher, and the school headmaster.

The officials acknowledged that such competitions are instrumental in cultivating a scientific mindset, encouraging creative thinking, promoting artistic expression, and enhancing scientific awareness among students. They confidently expressed their belief that the Neelahalli school team would continue to excel at the upcoming State-level competition, further solidifying their reputation in the realm of scientific drama.