New Delhi [India], Mar 10 (ANI): Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday extended his greetings to the nation on the occasion of Holi and celebrated the festival in a very "controlled" manner, amid rising concerns over coronavirus.
Puducherry [India], Mar 10 (ANI): Puducherry Governor Kiran Bedi on Tuesday celebrated Holi at Raj Bhawan. Avoiding colours and giving a message to save water, Bedi played Holi with flowers.
Amritsar [Punjab], Mar 10 (ANI): On the special occasion of 'Hola Mohalla' or Warrior Holi today, thousands of devotees thronged to seek blessings at the Golden Temple here.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Mar 10 (ANI): Both stock exchanges BSE Ltd and National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India were closed on Tuesday on account of Holi, the festival of colours celebrated across the country.
New Delhi [India], Mar 10 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday extended heartiest greetings and good wishes to countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Holi.
New Delhi [India], Mar 10 (ANI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday extended his greetings and good wishes to the people on the occasion of Holi and urged everyone to strengthen the bonds of friendship and amity that hold the society together.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Mar 10 (ANI): An effigy, based on the theme of coronavirus, was put up in Worli area here and burned to ashes in 'Holika' bonfire on the eve of Holi.
Panaji (Goa) [India], Mar 9 (ANI): Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday extended his greetings to people of Goa on the occasion of the Holi festival.
New Delhi [India], Mar 9 (ANI): In the wake of cases of coronavirus (COVID19) in the country and its potential to spread fast, health experts have appealed to people to avoid mass gatherings during Holi as a precautionary measure.
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Mar 9 (ANI): In a unique bid to spread awareness about coronavirus, locals in Varanasi came up with a special song titled 'Aaya corona Holi mein' (coronavirus has come in Holi) at Assi Ghat here on Monday.