New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The festival of Holi was celebrated with great fervour by police personnel in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. Officers and staff were seen applying gulal to their colleagues, exchanging greetings, and dancing enthusiastically as they joined in the festive spirit. In Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, a Holi Milan ceremony was celebrated with enthusiasm at the Police Line premises on Sanchi Road. District Judge Anil Kumar Sohane and Collector Arun Vishwaka…
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Washington, March 5 (IANS) Political leaders in the United States and Canada extended greetings to Hindu communities celebrating Holi, the festival of colours that marks the arrival of spring and symbolises renewal, unity, and the triumph of good over evil. US President Donald Trump issued a message from the White House, wishing those celebrating the festival a day filled with hope and harmony.”Melania and I send our best wishes to all who celebrate the Hindu festival of Holi — a day welcoming …
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) In a heart-warming display of cultural diplomacy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron exchanged festive greetings in Hindi and French on the occasion of Holi, underscoring the deepening bond between India and France.The exchange unfolded on social media platforms as celebrations took place across India on March 4, with both leaders using each other’s languages to convey their wishes.It began with President Macron posting a brief message in …
Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, March 4 (IANS) Gujarat recorded 4,890 emergency incidents across the state during the Holi-Dhuleti festivities, compared with the normal daily trend of 4,002 cases, marking an increase of 888 emergencies or 22.20 per cent. As per the figures received till 9 p.m. on Wednesday, district-wise data shows that several parts of the state witnessed a notable rise in incidents.Ahmedabad reported 908 emergencies, up from its usual 767, for an 18.37 per cent increase.Surat …
Itanagar/Agartala, March 4 (IANS) The festival of colours, 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 Holi with representatives of the Brahma Kumaris at Lok Bhavan in Itanagar. A Lok Bhavan official said that while interacting with members of the spiritual organisation, the Governor appreciat…
Kolkata, March 4 (IANS) 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 efforts are underway to identify the victim.The injured persons have been rescued and taken to a local hospital, where they are currently undergoing treatment.According to local sources, the fire broke out …
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Actress Preity Zinta is glad that she returned to India for Holi following a hectic trip across the globe. 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 prayers for all those stuck amidst this conflict, Preity wrote on her official Instagram handle, “So grateful to be back home in Mumbai after a very stressful trip from across the world. Even more…
Jaipur, March 4 (IANS) 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.Sharma and his wife warmly greeted attendees, applied gulal, and showered the gathering with flower petals.On the auspicious occasion of Holi, the diverse cultural traditions of Rajasthan were brought tog…
Kolkata, March 4 (IANS) Kolkata Police arrested 330 people on charges of indecent behaviour and drunkenness on the day of Dol Yatra, said the police on Wednesday.Strict security arrangements were made across the city since Tuesday morning to avoid any untoward incident. Police picketing was increased at various places.It is learnt that the arrests were made on the basis of specific complaints from different parts of the city, said sources in city police headquarters.Along with this, the police a…
Itanagar/Agartala, March 4 (IANS) The festival of colours, 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 Holi with representatives of the Brahma Kumaris at Lok Bhavan in Itanagar. A Lok Bhavan official said that while interacting with members of the spiritual organisation, the Governor appreciat…