Day: March 6, 2026

(Patna | Navneet Bansal, The Lucknow Tribune) Following the resignation of Nitish Kumar from the post of Chief Minister of Bihar and his nomination for the Rajya Sabha, political activity in the state has intensified. The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is expected to convene an important meeting of its legislative party soon to elect a new leader who will assume the responsibilities of Chief Minister. According to political sources, as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is the largest constituent of the NDA in the Bihar Assembly, it may stake…

Lucknow: The festival of Hola Mohalla was celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm at Gurudwara Alambagh. Devotees gathered in large numbers to participate in the religious and cultural events organized on the occasion. During the programme, Head Granthi Giani Jagjit Singh delivered a spiritual discourse, while the Raagi Jatha led by Satbir Singh performed soulful kirtan, filling the congregation with devotion. A series of games and competitions were organized from 9 am to 12 noon. Children enthusiastically took part in activities such as balloon blowing races and musical chairs, while…

Lucknow: Traders of the Lucknow Vyapar Mandal in Ganeshganj celebrated the festival of Holi with great enthusiasm, applying fragrant gulal and greeting each other warmly amid the beats of drums and popular Bollywood songs. On the occasion, the traders organized a vibrant Holi Milan event where participants embraced one another and exchanged festive wishes. Special arrangements were made for the traders of the area, including stalls serving a variety of delicious dishes and traditional kesariya thandai, adding to the festive spirit. The celebration was led by Ganeshganj Lucknow Vyapar Mandal…

Lucknow: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, women’s athletics competitions under the ASMITA League will be organised in Lucknow on March 8, 2026. The event will be held at the K. D. Singh Babu Stadium under the guidance of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Sports Authority of India (SAI). The competition is being coordinated by Rishi Kumar, hockey coach at the National Centre of Excellence–SAI, along with the Deputy Director of Mera Yuva Bharat. More than 1,000 female participants are expected to take part in…

Lucknow: Members of the Uttarakhand Mahaparishad and prominent members of the Uttarakhand community celebrated the traditional Kumaoni Holi with great enthusiasm and cultural fervour in the city. The Holi celebrations began at the residence of Mahaparishad President Harish Chandra Pant in Murlinagar. The gathering of holiyars (Holi singers) commenced the programme by invoking Lord Ganesha with the traditional Holi song “Siddhi Ke Data Vighna Vinashak,” setting a devotional tone for the festivities. Participants then exchanged greetings by applying abir and gulal to one another and offering blessings. Later, the group…

Lucknow: The festive spirit of Holi continued to flourish on Thursday as the third day of the Phagotsav celebrations was marked with traditional music and cultural performances at the premises of Little Champs School in Viram Khand. The Holi Sangeet Baithaki was organised under the aegis of the Lok Sanskriti Shodh Sansthan as part of its ongoing Phagotsav series. The programme reflected the rich traditions of Fag singing, a folk form closely associated with Holi festivities in North India. Participants exchanged greetings by applying gulal and celebrating the festival in…

Lucknow: The Ravi Chawla Cancer Seva Kendra marked the completion of seven years of service on Wednesday, continuing its efforts to support cancer patients and their families through various humanitarian initiatives. Centre coordinator Amit said the organisation was established in memory of his mother, Ravi Chawla, who passed away on March 5, 2019 after battling cancer. Inspired by her struggle with the disease, the family started the service centre to help patients facing similar hardships. Over the past seven years, the organisation has extended assistance to several cancer patients in…