New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Indian Railways continues to maintain enhanced operational preparedness this week with the running of special trains to facilitate safe, smooth, timely and comfortable travel for passengers during the ongoing Holi festive rush across the country, an official statement said on Tuesday.During this period, more than 5.5 million passengers travelled from stations under the jurisdiction of North Western Railway. Notably, around 1.1 million passengers travelled on March 1 and…
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Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, March 3 (IANS) A massive fire broke out in Maharashtra’s Hina Nagar locality of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, affecting residents, who allege that delayed response from the Fire department worsened the situation. The blaze quickly engulfed several homes, destroying property and causing significant financial losses.”We have lost a lot. All three of our homes were set ablaze. If the Fire brigade had arrived on time, our homes wouldn’t have been burnt. They came lat…
Gandhinagar, March 3 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday extended his greetings to the people on the festival of Holi-Dhuleti and urged citizens to celebrate in a manner that safeguards the environment. In his message on the occasion of the festival of colours, the Chief Minister said: “Holi may fill the lives of people with happiness, prosperity and enthusiasm.”He described Holi as a festival symbolising the victory of truth over falsehood and said, “It conveys the messa…
Patna, March 3 (IANS) A major police action ahead of Holi has created a stir in Bihar’s East Champaran district. Superintendent of Police Swaran Prabhat has suspended 37 constables with immediate effect for remaining absent from duty without prior notice.According to sources, police personnel had been deployed to maintain law and order during the sensitive festival period.In this context, unauthorised absence was treated as serious indiscipline.The SP made it clear that negligence during festi…
Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) As we celebrate the festival of Holi, celebrity chef and filmmaker Vikas Khanna revealed through his latest social media post how his trip to Vrindavan back in 2011 during Holi inspired his film, “The Last Color”.Vikas shared that while everyone else was enjoying the festival of colors, he observed a group of women, dressed in white, with not a single trace of color on them. These were the widows of Vrindavan.Heartbroken after seeing this, he ended up writing a short st…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu, on Tuesday, greeted fellow citizens on the eve of Holi, saying that the festival is a symbol of unity in diversity. In a message, the President said, “On the joyous occasion of Holi, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all Indians living in India and abroad.”Holi is a festival of joy and celebration that conveys the message of social harmony. The festival spreads love and hope in the society and strengthens the spirit of social c…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday extended greetings to city residents on the auspicious festival of Holi, describing it as a symbol of harmony, love, and unity. In her message, the Chief Minister said that Holi is not merely a festival of colours, but a celebration of our shared culture and unity in diversity.She expressed her wish that the festival bring happiness and prosperity to every resident of Delhi. She urged citizens to come together to elimina…
Patna, March 3 (IANS) BJP National President Nitin Nabin arrived in Patna from Delhi on Tuesday, where he was accorded a warm welcome by party leaders and workers at the airport. This year’s Holi Milan celebration of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Patna turned special as it marked his first visit to the city for Holi after assuming charge as national president.The BJP Patna Metropolitan unit organised a grand reception in his honour.Bihar Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar …
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday led Holi celebrations on the Assembly premises, saying that it is not just a festival of colours but a celebration of India’s civilisational strength. “Holi is not just a festival of colours, it is a celebration of India’s civilisational strength, our democratic spirit, and the enduring victory of truth and righteousness,” he said.The grand celebration at the historic Assembly complex brought together member…
Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) Actress Raveena Tandon was seen dancing her heart out on the Dhol during the Holi celebration with her family and friends. Raveena dropped a series of photos and videos on social media, providing a glimpse into the Holi masti this year.In the first clip published on her official Insta ID, she wished everyone, saying, “Hi, here’s wishing everyone a very very happy Holi.”In the photos that followed, Raveena, who was dressed in a printed kurta and pajama, along with huge j…