Delhi Traffic Police carried out a special traffic checking drive on Wednesday, during the festival of Holi. Traffic police teams were deployed at many important roads, junctions, and busy areas across different parts of the city.
A joyous Holi festival turned tragic in Delhi's Burari area when a dispute between two groups escalated into a deadly stabbing, resulting in the death of a young man named Nepal and leaving another critically injured.
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi participated in the Holi festival with students of IIT Madras at Lok Bhawan on Wednesday, joining them in singing traditional Phagua songs and highlighting the spirit of "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat."
In a post on X, she said that the festival of colours spreads love and optimism, while strengthening unity and brotherhood among people. She wished that Holi brings joy to every life and inspires collective efforts toward building a developed India.
With Holi here, everyone is immersed in the festivities, and celebrities including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Bobby Deol, Sachin Tendulkar, and Virat Kohli, have shared their greetings with fans on social media.
The world-famous Golden City of Jaisalmer has transformed into a vibrant mosaic of colours. Foreign tourists arriving in the city for Holi are not only enjoying the local sightseeing spots but are also deeply immersed in its festive spirit.
Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain celebrated Holi festival during the early morning Bhasma Aarti on Tuesday, with the sanctum sanctorum drenched in gulal and Lord Mahakal adorned with bhang (cannabis) and dry fruits in a divine decoration.
Indian share markets are closed on Tuesday on account of the Holi festival holiday, with trading suspended on both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the BSE.
According to the Gujarat CMO, he participated in the Vedic Holi Dahan at Manav Mandir in Memnagar, promoting environmental conservation, and prayed for the well-being and prosperity of the citizens.
Festive colours have begun to fill the markets of Hyderabad as people gear up to celebrate Holi with devotion, excitement, and a touch of confusion over dates this year.
In the last five days, around 14 lakh passengers have travelled from the Delhi area. Based on continuous monitoring of passenger rush at major stations, 22 special trains are also planned to run on March 3. Northern Railway officials are continuously monitoring the crowd situation at majo