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Johannesburg, March 8 Thousands of people from various communities enthusiastically celebrated Holi over the weekend at a range of public events, including a Holi celebration in the Brij style, which was a first for South Africa.On Sunday, the Consulate General of India in Johannesburg and the...

New Delhi, March 5 – The festival of Holi was celebrated with great enthusiasm by police personnel in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. Officers and staff were seen applying color to each other, exchanging greetings, and dancing enthusiastically as they joined in the...

Jaipur, March 4: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma celebrated Holi with great enthusiasm alongside members of the public on Wednesday.Thousands of people from across the state gathered at the Chief Minister's residence to celebrate the festival with flowers and natural colours...

March 04, New Delhi – The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) celebrated Holi at 14,300 ft near Pangong Lake with local villagers. Children performed cultural programmes, adding color and warmth to the high-altitude festivities.The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) shared a post on X, writing...

New Delhi, March 4 – Aam Aadmi Party national Convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal celebrated Holi along with senior party leaders at the residence of former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia here on Wednesday.Addressing the media, Kejriwal said: "Many...

Hyderabad, March 4 Holi, the festival of colors, was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Telangana on Wednesday as people smeared 'gulal' on each other's faces and distributed sweets to friends and relatives.Children and young people enjoyed the Holi celebrations organized in apartments and...

Gorakhpur (UP), March 4 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that festivals of joy and enthusiasm can be celebrated in their true spirit only in an atmosphere of security and peace.Launching the traditional Holi celebrations at the Gorakhnath Temple, the chief minister said Holi...

Canberra, March 4 – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese conveyed heartfelt Holi greetings on Wednesday, highlighting the festival's timeless message of good triumphing over evil, the significance of friendship and forgiveness, as well as the shared spirit of humanity."For many...

Gorakhpur (UP), March 2 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath appealed to people on Monday to celebrate Holi with dignity, avoid vulgar songs, and refrain from using chemicals or force while applying colours, saying that festivals bring joy only when observed in peace and harmony...

Islamabad, March 1 The Pakistan Hindu community announced on Sunday that they would celebrate the Holi festival with simplicity due to the regional situation, following President Asif Ali Zardari's appeal after attacks in Iran.Holi, the festival of colors, will be celebrated on March 4.The...

Mumbai, March 1 The Mumbai municipal body has appealed to citizens to celebrate Holi responsibly by adopting eco-friendly practices and avoiding harm to trees.The Holika Dahan, where a bonfire is lit to celebrate the burning of the demoness, Holika, will be celebrated on Monday evening...

New Delhi, February 21 – Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena, inaugurated the Delhi Development Authority's (DDA) "Palaash Mahotsav" on Saturday, highlighting the importance of green public spaces and citizen participation in environmental conservation.Speaking to reporters, the...

New Delhi, February 21 – Delhi Lieutenant Governor and DDA Chairperson V.K. Saxena will inaugurate the two-day Palaash Mahotsav 2026 at the Asita floodplain near ITO on Saturday.The festival reflects the DDA’s continued efforts towards sustainable urban development and enhancing accessible...

New Delhi, February 14 The Delhi Development Authority's annual flower festival, Palaash Mahotsav, was inaugurated by Lt Gov V K Saxena at Baansera on Saturday.The three-day festival will conclude on February 16.For the first time, this year's festival is being organized simultaneously at...

Kanihama in Budgam has been developed as a model craft village with infrastructure works worth Rs. 3 crore to promote Kani shawls and traditional handicrafts.February 14, Srinagar: Kanihama, globally known for its intricate Kani shawls, has been developed as a model craft village to preserve...

New Delhi, February 14 – Delhi Lieutenant Governor and DDA Chairperson V.K. Saxena inaugurated the "DDA Green Expo 2026" and Palaash Mahotsav 2026 at Baansera on the banks of the Yamuna River on Saturday, urging every citizen to take responsibility for the environment.The Palaash festival...

New Delhi, February 13 The Delhi Development Authority will host the annual spring festival, 'Palaash Mahotsav 2026', from February 14, officials said on Friday.This year, the three-day city-wide celebration will, for the first time, be organized at four locations, including Ashoka Garden...

Amaravati, February 12 The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday approved the implementation of 'Happy Sunday', a community-led voluntary movement across all urban local bodies, aimed at promoting happiness, emotional well-being, and quality urban life through various activities.Suresh Kumar...