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Gandhinagar, March 5 – The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) operated over 7,400 additional bus trips during the Holi and Dhuleti festival period, transporting approximately 3.14 lakh passengers across the state, officials said on Thursday.Special arrangements were made to...

Hamirpur (HP), March 5 A four-day national-level Holi festival concluded at Sujanpurtira here, after which Himachal Pradesh Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania encouraged people to actively participate in such fairs and festivals, officials said.Speaking at the festival's conclusion on Wednesday...

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...

Mumbai, March 5: Television star Rupali Ganguly gave fans a glimpse into her vibrant Holi celebrations, where she was seen posing with loved ones and enjoying the festival.The actress was seen with bright Holi colors smeared on her face.Sharing joyful moments from the festivities, she...

New York, March 5 US President Donald Trump has extended greetings to all those celebrating the festival of Holi, saying it is "a day welcoming the arrival of spring and rejoicing in the triumph of good over evil."In his presidential message on Wednesday, Trump said, "Melania and I wish all...

New Delhi, March 4 – Holi festivities swept across India on Wednesday, with vibrant colors, lively music, and traditional celebrations as people exchanged sweets to mark the victory of good over evil.From temple rituals in Mathura-Vrindavan, the vibrant 'Dhulandi' celebrations in Rajasthan, to...

Itanagar/Agartala, March 4 – The festival of colors, Holi, was celebrated across the northeastern region on Wednesday, with governors and chief ministers participating in the festivities and extending greetings to the people.In Arunachal Pradesh, Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (Retd.) celebrated...

Leh/Jammu, March 4 Indo-Tibetan Border Police troops stationed along the 14,300-foot-high Pangong Lake in Ladakh celebrated Holi with residents of Vibrant Villages on Wednesday, spreading warmth and cheer in the sub-zero temperatures.The stunning 134-kilometre-long, high-altitude saltwater...

Islamabad, March 4 Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday congratulated the Hindu community on the occasion of Holi and urged greater national efforts to promote interfaith harmony.Highlighting the cultural significance of the festival, the prime minister said Holi reflected...

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...

Leh, March 4 Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta celebrated Holi with soldiers of the Fire and Fury Corps here on Wednesday, and expressed gratitude for their unwavering service to the nation, officials said.Gupta was received by the General Officer Commanding of the 14 Corps, Lieutenant...

Itanagar/Agartala, March 4 – The festival of colors, Holi, was celebrated across the northeastern region on Wednesday, with Governors and Chief Ministers participating in the festivities and extending greetings to the people.In Arunachal Pradesh, Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (Retd.) celebrated...

Jammu, March 4 Holi was celebrated with traditional enthusiasm and joy across Jammu on Tuesday, with Army and paramilitary personnel joining the festivities along the India-Pakistan border.The main celebrations were held across the Jammu city, where people were seen playing with colours and...

New Delhi, March 4 – Holi festivities swept across India on Wednesday, with vibrant colors, lively music, and traditional celebrations as people exchanged sweets to mark the triumph of good over evil with smiles.From temple rituals in Mathura-Vrindavan, the vibrant "Dhulandi" celebrations in...

Mumbai, March 4 Bollywood celebrities, including Akshay Kumar and Varun Dhawan, extended heartfelt wishes for the Holi festival on Wednesday and prayed for peace amid rising geopolitical tensions.The festival of colors, celebrated in India with great enthusiasm, signifies the triumph of good...

March 04, New Delhi - The Kashi Vishwanath Dham Temple in Varanasi organized 'Phool Holi' today, providing devotees with an opportunity to celebrate the festival in a traditional and spiritually enriching environment.The flower-based Holi festivities took place at Shankaracharya Chowk within...

Surat, March 4: Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi celebrated Holi with elderly residents at an old age home in Surat, spending time with them, applying colours, and seeking their blessings.Describing the visit as more than a formal engagement, Sanghavi said the celebration was an...

Majuli celebrates the traditional 'Boka Holi'In Majuli, Vaishnav devotees celebrated the traditional 'Boka Holi' (Holi played with mud) from early morning, preserving age-old customs and traditions. The Satra town was filled with festive atmosphere.

Assam celebrated Holi with great enthusiasm over two days. People across the state participated in the festivities with immense joy and excitement. From children to the elderly, everyone was swept up in the festive spirit.At Fancy Bazaar, the atmosphere was filled with scenes of celebration...

Holi was celebrated with enthusiasm at the Kashmiri Pandit Colony in Vessu, Anantnag, with CRPF personnel joining residents in festivities marked by unity and harmony.March 04, Srinagar: The festival of colors, Holi, was celebrated with enthusiasm at the Kashmiri Pandit Colony in the Vessu...