"Police took out a flag march with paramilitary forces and the whole area was checked through drone regarding Holi and Shab-e-Barat in Moradabad," Hemraj Meena, senior superintendent of police (SSP) said.
After a grey Covid period, tourism is also at its peak and this is reflected in the Dhulandi program organised by the tourism department as part of the Dhulandi festival. It was held at the Khasa Kothi Hotel, especially for foreign tourists.
Staff members of the Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand have decided not to celebrate Holi festival this year, the Administration said in a statement on Monday, adding that it will remain shut for tourists on March 8.
Nashik is known for many things, including its grapes, onions, and wine, but one sweet dish that has been gaining attention recently, ahead of this year's Holi celebrations, is the unique and colourful 'Abhushan Mithai' or 'Phool Mithai'.
After becoming the Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath participates in two important processions of Gorakhpur as Gorakshpeethadhishwar, despite his busy schedule. In these processions social harmony and a reflection of an egalitarian society is visible.
Antananarivo [Madagascar], March 20 (ANI): The Indian Embassy in Madagascar organised Holi celebrations to mark the occasion of 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' here on Saturday.
Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) [India], March 19 (ANI): The body of a man who had gone missing after Holi celebrations, was retrieved from River Bhagirathi in Uttarkashi on Saturday.
Los Angeles [US], March 19 (ANI): Even after staying miles away from India, our very own 'Desi Girl' Priyanka Chopra is still connected to her roots. The 'Mary Kom' star and her husband Nick Jonas, who celebrated Holi with their family and friends, shared several pictures and videos from
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 19 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that for the first time in two years, COVID-19 is under control on the occasion of Holi.
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], March 19 (ANI): In a bid to ensure peace and security in the district, police beefed up security arrangements on Friday in Madhya Pradesh's Indore as Holi celebrations coincided with Shab-e-Barat this year.