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Surat, March 4 Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi celebrated 'Dhuleti', the festival of colours, with elderly residents of a care home in Surat on Wednesday, officials said.He celebrated the festival with residents of Ambika Niketan Old-Age Home in the Piplod area of Surat.He used...

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...

Kolkata, March 4 – One person was killed and several others sustained burn injuries after a fire broke out in Madhyamgram in North 24 Parganas district on the day of Holi, police said on Wednesday.The identity of the deceased has not yet been established, police sources said, adding that...

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...

Mumbai, March 4 Actress Preity Zinta is happy to have returned to India for Holi after a hectic trip around the world.The 'Veer Zaara' actress used social media to express her gratitude for being safe at home with her family amidst the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East region.Extending her...

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...

Bhubaneswar, March 4 At least three people, including a boy, drowned while taking a bath after celebrating Holi at separate locations in Odisha on Wednesday, police said.Two incidents occurred in the Jajpur district, while the third took place in the Cuttack district.A report from Jajpur...

Shimla, March 4 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday appealed to the Central government to grant 50 per cent royalty on water used by hydroelectric power plants in the state, so that it can become self-sufficient in the absence of the Revenue Deficit Grant.The...

Kolkata, March 4 – Kolkata Police arrested 330 people on charges of indecent behaviour and drunkenness on the day of Dol Yatra, the police said on Wednesday.Strict security arrangements were made across the city since Tuesday morning to avoid any untoward incident. Police patrols were...

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 A warm day greeted Delhi as the city celebrated Holi on Wednesday, with the maximum temperature reaching 33.2 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest day recorded so far in March, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).According to the IMD, the maximum...

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...

Shillong, March 4 In a heartwarming gesture on Holi, an IAS officer set aside festive celebrations to help paint the newly built home of a woman beneficiary of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana in the remote Myrkhan village of Meghalaya.Swapnil Tembe, who holds the position of secretary in the...

Mumbai, March 4 Actor Harshvardhan Rane showcased his inner skills as he was seen practicing shooting in his latest social media post.The latest clip, posted on the actor's official Instagram handle, featured him at a shooting range. He was seen hitting one target after another with impressive...

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...

Thane, March 4 A 44-year-old man was allegedly killed by being struck with a wooden board when he attempted to intervene in a dispute during Holi celebrations in the Bhiwandi city in the Thane district, police said on Wednesday.The incident occurred on Tuesday morning at a residential society...

Etawah (UP), March 4 A 29-year-old man collapsed and died while dancing at a Holi celebration in a village here, police said on Wednesday.The incident took place in Nandgaon village under the Lavedi police station area on Tuesday night, when villagers had gathered to celebrate the festival...

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...