R SHARMA
Bokaro
Vaishnavi Tripathi of Bokaro Steel City has been crowned Miss Jharkhand 2026, bringing laurels to the city with her outstanding achievement. She won the coveted title at the Mr., Miss & Mrs. Jharkhand Beauty Pageant 2026, held in Ranchi on July 12, 2026.
Vaishnavi is the daughter of Hetram Tripathi, who serves in the Quality Control Department of M/s Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd. Competing against participants from across the state, she impressed the judges with her confidence, poise and stage presence to emerge as the winner.
The pageant, organised by WAMS Modeling Institute, featured contestants from different districts of Jharkhand and aimed to provide a platform for emerging talent in the fields of fashion and modelling.
Vaishnavi was felicitated with the winner’s crown, trophy, sash and a cash prize during the award ceremony. Her success has been widely celebrated by her family, friends and well-wishers, while also bringing pride to Bokaro Steel City.
The organisers said the event was designed to encourage young talent and create opportunities for aspiring models to showcase their potential at the state and national levels.
