Sanika Phawa crowned Miss Jowai Teenager

Sanika S Phawa was crowned Miss Jowai Teenager 2026 at the fifth edition of the pageant held here on Saturday, while Joanna Pala and Dasienika Challam were named first and second runners-up respectively. Phawa also won three sub-titles — Miss Beautiful Skin, Miss Photogenic and Best Evening Gown — making her the standout performer of the evening. Dasienika Challam won Best State Costume, while Joanna Pala was adjudged Miss Intellectual. Other sub-title winners included Esanika Challam, who won Miss Congeniality and Miss Glamorous; Pynskhemmi Rymbai, who was named Best Personality; Zephaniami Bareh, who won Fashion Icon; and Ritrehaka Dkhar, who took the Best Catwalk title. The pageant was judged by The Shillong Times Editor Patricia Mukhim, Naphisha Pala and Phiralin Nongbet. It was organised by the Arts & Culture Committee of the Dorbar Shnong Chutwakhu, Jowai. The winner received a cash prize of Rs 50,000, while the first and second runners-up received Rs 30,000 and Rs 20,000, respectively.