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Mannarkkad crowned overall champions in Palakkad district school science fair

The Hindu NationalBy The Hindu National
5 Nov 2026
Original: English
AI Synopsis & Key Briefing

Mannarkkad topped the points table with an impressive 1,479 points. Alathur secured the second position with 1,377 points, while Thrithala finished third with 1,355 points

Key Highlights & Official Takeaways
  • ✓Mannarkkad topped the points table with an impressive 1,479 points.
  • ✓Displaying outstanding performance across various competition categories, Mannarkkad topped the points table with an impressive 1,479 points.
  • ✓Alathur secured the second position with 1,377 points, while Thrithala finished third with 1,355 points.
  • ✓The closely contested event saw Ottapalam finish fourth with 1,300 points, followed by Pattambi (1,253), Cherpulassery (1,242) and Palakkad (1,222).
Comprehensive News & Policy Report

Three days of intense competition, scientific exploration and creative expression came to an exciting close as the district school science fair concluded at Chittur in Palakkad on Thursday. Mannarkkad sub-district emerged as the overall champions in the event.

Displaying outstanding performance across various competition categories, Mannarkkad topped the points table with an impressive 1,479 points. Alathur secured the second position with 1,377 points, while Thrithala finished third with 1,355 points.

The festival, which brought together young talents from across the district, witnessed spirited competition as students showcased their scientific knowledge, technical skills and creativity. The closely contested event saw Ottapalam finish fourth with 1,300 points, followed by Pattambi (1,253), Cherpulassery (1,242) and Palakkad (1,222).

Chittur sub-district, the host, secured eighth place with 1,116 points, while Shoranur finished ninth with 1,087 points. Kollengode took the tenth position with 987 points. Parali and Kuzhalmannam secured the eleventh and twelfth positions with 925 and 791 points respectively.

In the school-level competition, T.R.K. Higher Secondary School, Vaniamkulam, emerged as the overall champions with 335 points. Government Higher Secondary School, Vadanamkurussi, finished a close second with 332 points, while B.S.S.

Gurukulam Higher Secondary School, Alathur, secured third place with 315 points. The festival concluded with a valedictory ceremony, during which Sumesh Achuthan, MLA, presented trophies to the winners, marking the culmination of three days of participation and celebration of young scientific talent.

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Issuing AuthorityThe Hindu National
Topic CategoryEDUCATION
JurisdictionAll India / National
Publication Date5 November 2026
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