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New Delhi, March 4 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi celebrated Holi with party workers at the AICC's 24, Akbar Road office here on Wednesday, as he was smeared with colors by supporters and leaders.Gandhi wished everyone a Holi filled with love and one that eliminates hatred.Surrounded by...

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...

New Delhi, March 4 As India celebrates the vibrant festival of Holi on Wednesday, Chief Ministers from various states expressed their best wishes, emphasizing the principles of social unity, happiness, and empowerment that this festival embodies.Leaders from Delhi, West Bengal, Bihar, Madhya...

New Delhi, March 3 – President Droupadi Murmu greeted fellow citizens on the eve of Holi, stating that the festival symbolizes unity in diversity.In a message, the President said, "On this joyous occasion of Holi, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all Indians, both in India...

Chandigarh, March 3 Punjab Governor and Administrator of the Union Territory of Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, extended warm greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Holi on Tuesday.In his message, the Governor said, "The festival of Holi marks the arrival of spring and...

Hyderabad/Amaravati, March 3: The Governors and Chief Ministers of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Holi, which is being celebrated in both Telugu-speaking states on Tuesday.Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma conveyed greetings and good...

Kolkata, March 3 – West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called for "holy harmony" among the people on Dol Yatra and Holi on Tuesday.She posted on her social media account, quoting two lines from a song about the Dol Yatra festival, written by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, in which the...

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...

Lucknow, March 2 Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel on Monday extended her heartfelt greetings and best wishes to everyone ahead of Holi.Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, Minister of State for Higher Education Rajni Tiwari, along with other senior officials, met the governor at the Jan...

New Delhi, February 22 Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly advocated for the use of "indigenous" products during festivals on Sunday, urging people to always "promote local" products.Modi said that the holy month of Ramzan is currently underway and wished everyone well for the occasion...

February 15, New Delhi – The Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Om Birla, extended greetings on the occasion of Maha Shivratri, conveying heartfelt wishes to citizens and highlighting the festival's spiritual significance. He stated that the festival reflects Lord Shiva's compassion, sacrifice, and...

New Delhi, February 15 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Mahashivratri greetings on Sunday, invoking the blessings of Lord Shiva for the well-being of every citizen and the prosperity of the nation.In a post on X, he wrote, "To all my family members across the country, my heartfelt...

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his warmest greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, which will be celebrated tomorrow. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that in a message, the LG said: “On this sacred occasion of...