holi celebrations

Gorakhpur (UP), March 5 A 22-year-old MBBS student at BRD Medical College died after a speeding SUV allegedly crashed into his scooter on an overbridge here, police said on Thursday.According to the police, the accident occurred on Wednesday night on the Mohaddipur-Kauwabagh Overbridge when a...

New Delhi, March 4 A dispute during Holi celebrations in the Burari area of north Delhi turned violent on Wednesday, resulting in the death of one man and serious injuries to another, police said.The deceased has been identified as Nepal, while the injured person is receiving treatment at a...

New Delhi, March 4 – The Delhi Police maintained a strict vigil across the national capital on Wednesday as Holi festivities were celebrated with enthusiasm. Keen to ensure the safety of citizens, Delhi Police personnel stopped vehicles with tinted windows, conducted checks for drunk driving...

New Delhi, March 4 Leaders of the AAP, including former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, celebrated what they described as the "Most Honest Holi" at the residence of former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia here on Wednesday.The leaders were seen dancing, singing, distributing sweets...

New Delhi, March 4 Masterful choreography and striking visual design came together as globally acclaimed Russian National Ballet "Kostroma" turned a Delhi stage into a "vast artistic canvas" on Tuesday night, depicting Russia's cultural diversity and heritage, and its enduring spirit.The...

Mumbai, March 4 A case has been registered against six individuals for allegedly transporting a large betel nut tree trunk for Holi celebrations by tying it to the doors of a suburban local train traveling from Virar in Palghar district to Mahim in Mumbai, officials have said.An X user shared...

Mumbai, March 4 – A 22-year-old man was allegedly killed after a minor dispute occurred following Holi celebrations in the Wadala area of Mumbai. Four young men have been arrested in connection with the incident, and a murder case has been registered against them, the Mumbai Police said on...

Bhubaneswar, March 3 – The Odisha Police have made extensive security arrangements in view of the Holi celebrations across the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, informed Suresh Dev Datta Singh, Commissioner of Police, on Tuesday.Speaking to the media, Singh said that Holi is celebrated...

Mumbai, March 3 Railway authorities have registered a case against six individuals for allegedly transporting a large areca nut tree trunk for Holi celebrations by tying it to the doors of a suburban local train travelling from Virar to Mahim, officials said on Tuesday.A user on X shared an...

Mumbai, March 3 The traffic police conducted a special drive across the city during the Holi celebrations on Tuesday, collecting ₹3.17 crore in fines and issuing 16,727 challans for rule violations, an official said.As many as 159 cases of drunk driving were registered during the drive, he...

Beed, March 3 While much of India celebrated Holi with vibrant colors and playful splashes of water, the residents of Vida village in the Beed district of Maharashtra upheld a 90-year-old tradition – a ceremonial ride on a donkey for a son-in-law.This unique custom begins days before the...

Patna, March 1 The Bihar Police has taken necessary steps to ensure a safe and peaceful Holi across the state on Wednesday, officials said.Additional Director General of Police (Law & Order) Pankaj Kumar Darad said officers in all districts have been asked to remain vigilant to ensure that the...

Hyderabad, March 2 – Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar warned on Monday that strict action would be taken against those who throw coloured water or other coloured substances at unwilling people during Holi celebrations.He issued a notification prohibiting the throwing of coloured...

Beed, March 2 A 22-year-old man died and three others were injured after their speeding car overturned and crashed into the protective wall of a well in Beed district, Maharashtra, in the early hours of Monday, police said.The accident occurred near Nagaryachiwadi in Shirur Kasar taluka, while...

New Delhi, March 2 More than 15,000 police personnel will be deployed across Delhi on Wednesday to maintain law and order during Holi celebrations, with a special focus on preventing drunk driving and motorcycle stunts, officials said.According to the Delhi Police, elaborate security...

Lucknow, March 2 – As the festival of colors approaches, the vibrant atmosphere of Holi has taken over Lucknow's bustling bullion market, where silver and gold-plated "pichkaris" (water guns) and intricately crafted silver buckets are attracting eager buyers. These ornate items, blending...

Burhanpur, March 1 – As Holi approaches, the city's markets are abuzz with festive excitement, with people hitting the streets to buy colors, gulals, water guns, and decorative items.The markets are filled with a wide variety of products, but what is attracting everyone's attention are the...

Jaipur, March 1 The roof of a classroom in a government school in the Bharatpur district of Rajasthan suddenly collapsed on Saturday afternoon, an official said.No one was injured as the teacher had evacuated the students in time.A video of the incident surfaced on social media on Sunday...

Jaipur, March 1 Lac-made 'gulal gota', once a symbol of royal Holi celebrations in the former state of Jaipur, are witnessing a surge in demand not only in India but also abroad, largely driven by the impact of reels and posts on social media.'Gulal gota' are made of lac. Each shell weighs...

Gonda (UP), February 26 Amid preparations for Holi, an officer of the Uttar Pradesh Police here has advised those who are averse to colors to stay at home as a precaution on the festival day.As the holy month of Ramzan and Holi are being observed simultaneously, Gonda Additional Superintendent...