festivals

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of Jumat-ul-Vida, the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, which will be celebrated today. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that in a message, the Lieutenant Governor said...

In light of the upcoming Navratri and Eid-ul-Fitr festivals, the Udhampur district administration has increased efforts to regulate markets, maintain hygiene standards, and prevent overcharging.As part of these efforts, a team led by the Tehsildar of Udhampur conducted inspections in the...

Lucknow, March 10 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed law and order and administrative preparedness on Tuesday in view of upcoming festivals, examinations for recruitment of sub-inspectors, and other key events, and directed officials to maintain heightened vigilance and...

Nashik, March 8 People celebrated by jumping into ponds filled with coloured water, a tradition associated with the Peshwa era, in Nashik, marking the Rangpanchami festival on Sunday.Traditionally, the festival of colours was celebrated on the fifth day after the Holi bonfires were lit...

New Tehri, March 6 Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Friday that Tehri Lake is rapidly emerging not only as a tourist destination but also as a global hub for adventure sports.After inaugurating the four-day Tehri Lake Festival 'Himalayan O-2' here, Dhami said, "Tehri Lake...

Barpeta celebrates Doul UtsavThe Doul Utsav is being celebrated in Barpeta today with great enthusiasm. The festive atmosphere has been evident throughout the town since early morning, with the air filled with the melodies of traditional Holi songs.Alongside the celebrations, various...

Guwahati, March 6 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday emphasized the importance of preserving the state's rich cultural heritage, stating that the right political choice can help take Assam's traditions from local roots to the global stage.In a post on the social media...

The Jammu Railway Division of Northern Railways has announced the addition of an extra third AC (3AC) coach to the Jammu Rajdhani Express to accommodate passengers during peak travel times, particularly during festivals, and to reduce the waiting list. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports...

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...