Tag: Holi

Bhubaneswar: People of Odisha today celebrated Holi with festive spirit to mark harmony and brotherhood, the theme of the festival of colours. Also known as “Dola Purnima” or “Basant Utsav” in Odisha, Holi is one of the major festivals celebrated across the country. The festival was observed with pomp and grandeur by the residents of […]

Bhubaneswar: With the festival of colours Holi barely a day away, Commissionerate Police has now geared up to put a check on the sale of harmful chemical colours in the twin cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar. Police Commissioner YB Khurania on Wednesday informed that two special teams have been formed to conduct surprise raids on […]

Bhubaneswar:  Over 50 persons were injured in separate incidents of group clashes today marring Holi celebrations across Odisha. Most of the clashes that took place in several parts of the state including at Bhubaneswar are believed to be the fallout of the ongoing rivalry between the groups since panchayat elections. Police had to fire tear-gas […]

Bhubaneswar: Holi was celebrated with great enthusiasm throughout Odisha today, with special programmes organised to mark harmony and brotherhood that go hand-in-hand with the theme of the festival of colours. Also known as “Dola Purnima” and “Basant Utsav”, Holi is one of the major festivals celebrated across the country and globe. The festival was observed […]

Bhubaneswar: Tragedy struck Holi celebrations in Odisha as at least four persons were killed in various incidents of drowning across the State on Monday, official said. All the victims were either minors or youngsters who had gone to water bodies to take bath after playing Holi. In Kendrapara, two boys drowned in a pond at […]

Bhubaneswar: Festival of colours Holi was also celebrated with enthusiasm by politicians in the State with grand functions organised by activists in their respective party offices. Most excitement was seen in the BJP party office. Delighted upon the results of Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, the party celebrated Holi in a very pompous way. Senior leaders […]

Bhubaneswar: To aware people for celebrating herbal Holi instead of using chemical colours, the festival of colours is celebrated in a unique way in the Capital city today. The programme organised by model and cine star Swapna Pati saw many people using turmeric paste, sandalwood paste, multani mitti and tomato paste to celebrate Holi. Along […]

Bhubaneswar: Adequate security arrangements have been done by the Commissionerate Police today to celebrate a safe and secure Holi. Protection of environment has been given priority by the police as for the first time it has imposed restrictions on commercial Holi. The police have started vigorous raids on illegal liquor business in the twin city. […]

Bhubaneswar/Puri/Cuttack/Narasinghpur: ‘Dola Purnima’ was celebrated across the State with religious fervour and gaiety. Devotees indulged in throwing ‘phagu’ (colour powder) and chanting devotional rhymes during the Melana at Olakana in Mahanga of Cuttack district. Around 200 ‘bimanas’ from Cuttack, Kendrapara and Jajpur joined the traditional Olakana ‘melana’. In Puri, the Dola Gobinda and Bhu Devi […]

By Dillip Kumar Pradhan Bhubaneswar/Cuttack: The festival of colour-Holi- brings joy and delight for the people from all walks of life, but sometimes the festival turns nightmare for many when the revellers go crazy for the chemical laced colour instead of traditional herbal items. Even as the experts advise revellers to use as much as […]

Puri: In view of the festival of colours, Holi, a sand sculpture has been created at Puri sea beach by sand artist Manas Sahu. Marking the festival of love and brotherhood, Manas has created a sand sculpture of Radha-Krushna. According to Manas it took him nearly eight hours to create the 15 foot wide sculpture. He […]

Bhubaneswar: The pre-Holi celebration has been reported at the camp of three major political parties as the election to block chairman posts concluded today following panchayat elections. Victorious Panchayat Samiti members in Panchayat polls casted their votes to elect chairmen of as many as 307 blocks, out of which BJD captured maximum 218 posts followed […]

Bhubaneswar: For those, who prefer to celebrate Holi in a more party-like way in a commercially organized mass celebration event with rain dance, mud dance, live DJ, swimming pool, selfie zone et al on their menu, the Commissionerate Police’s latest clampdown can very well prove to be a wet blanket. In view of the Bengaluru […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha will showcase Dola Yatra in its tableau in the Republic  Day parade in New Delhi on January 26 this year. The design of the tableau sponsored by the State I&PR department has been selected at the national level after the approval by a 16-member selection committee of the Ministry of Defence. The design […]

Bhubaneswar: Revellers across Odisha on Thursday celebrated Holi with herbal and organic colours without worrying about skin damage or any other allergies. Non-toxic colours and powders of various shades made of natural ingredients are available in plenty in market. Though priced slightly on the higher side, the non-toxic colours do not harm the skin if […]