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Indraprastha College for Women celebrated Samanvay 2026, marking its centenary legacy and honoring student achievements. The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, addressed the gathering, emphasising women's empowerment and critical thinking

Odisha's coal sector is set for a boost with Coal India Limited planning two new non-coking coal washeries totaling 27 MTPA capacity. Additionally, a coal gasification-based ammonium nitrate plant is slated for commissioning by FY29-30. The government emphasizes economic and employment benefits for coal-bearing districts through direct hiring and skill development initiatives.

Tragedy struck Kolkata after Holi as six individuals lost their lives in separate drowning incidents along the Hooghly River. In Bhatpara, four people, including two brothers and a brave teenager who attempted a rescue, drowned. Another man perished at Shovabazar Ghat while taking a dip. Search operations are ongoing for some victims.

Sportsman balaram Nakhwa died of old age this morning at his residence here, family sources said.

Balaram Jayanti, also known as Hal Sashti, will be celebrated on August 14, 2025. This day honors Lord balaram, elder brother of Shri Krishna. Devotees, especially from farming families, will worship Lord balaram and their ploughs. Women will pray for their children's health and longevity. The day involves specific rituals and fasting guidelines.

Asian Games gold medallist and Olympian Tulsidas balaram, a part of Indian football's 'holy trinity' in the 1950s and 60s, died here on Thursday after a prolonged illness, sources close to his family said.

Balaram Jayanti, also known as Hal Shashti, is a festival dedicated to Lord balaram, the elder brother of Lord Krishna. It is observed on the Shashti Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. In 2023, balaram Jayanti will be celebrated on September 5. The festival holds significance as Lord balaram is believed to be the incarnation of Shesh Naag, on which Lord Vishnu rests. Hindu devotees, especially those from farming communities, worship their sacred tools for a good harvest. Women observe the Hal Shashti Vrat for the well-being of their children.

Hal Shashti, also referred to as balaram Jayanti, marks the birth anniversary of Lord balaram on the shashti Tithi of Bhadrapada month. On August 24, 2024, devotees, especially farmers, will worship Lord balaram and their ploughs. Women pray for their children's well-being, observe fasting rituals, and avoid certain foods to honor this sacred day.

One of India's footballing greats, Tulsidas balaram, who was instrumental in the country winning the 1962 Jakarta Asian Games gold, has been admitted in a multi-speciality hospital here to undergo treatment for urinary infection and abdominal distension.

Unlike the fitting state-sponsored observations held to honor great heroes of the soil, a small but significant function was held to mark the 123rd death anniversary of warrior balaram Sougaijam.

Hal Shashti 2022: Hal Shashti is the festival dedicated to Lord balaram, who was the elder brother of Lord Krishna. Lord balaram was born on this day. Hal Shashti is observed on the sixth day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapad. This festival is celebrated with great zeal all over India.

Around 50 schoolchildren and their teachers hit the hilly terrain near balaram on Sunday and cleared as much as 1,000kg garbage strewn on the roads.