Tag: Holi

Keonjhar/Jagatsinghpur: As the country braces for a resurgence in COVID cases, two districts in Odisha– Keonjhar and Jagatsinghpur– on Wednesday, issued two different sets of guidelines for the celebration of Dola Jatra later this month. The Jagatsinghpur district administration on Wednesday released an order, completely banning Holi celebrations in public places. However, it suggested partial […]

Mumbai: What’s Holi without new Holi songs? Bollywood filmmakers have churned out songs about the festival of colours down the decades. This year may have seen no new film song owing to the complete shutodwn of Bollywood through most of 2020, but many singers have come out with new non-film songs for Holi. Holi Hai! […]

New Delhi: Amid the concerns over the surge in the Covid-19 cases in the national capital with festivals round the corner, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Saturday advised the people of the city not to organise gatherings as it might result in spreading of the virus. Jain said, “Holi celebrations and large gatherings will […]

Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has now undertaken special measures to contain the outbreak of Covid-19 during the upcoming festivities. The move comes after steep hike in the number of new cases being reported from the city in the past few days. On Saturday, Khordha district reported highest 51 new Covid-19 cases in the […]

New Delhi: The most vibrant and colourful time of the year is finally here. A festive mood fills the air as people across the country get set for Holi celebrations. Enjoyed with water and gulaal (colour), the festival of colours adds dollops of fun in our otherwise mundane routine. But the fun must be tempered […]

Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday greeted the Hindu community on the occasion of Holi. The festival is being celebrated in Pakistan on Sunday and Monday. “Wishing all our Hindu community a very happy Holi, the festival of colours,” the prime minister tweeted. Wishing all our Hindu community a very happy Holi, the […]

New Delhi: If you are among those health-conscious people, then you should relish baked gujiyas this Holi. For those, who avoid oily and traditional sweets can now gorge themselves on baked gujiyas stuffed with dry fruits and which are also available in different flavours. The confectioners have come up with novel ideas in sweets, snacks […]

Bhubaneswar: The stage is all set to celebrate Holi, the festival of colours. But the resurgence of Covid-19 in different parts of the country is likely to play a spoil sport during the festivities this year. The team of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, one of the popular TV shows, through a video tweet on […]

Bhubaneswar: Commissionerate Police on Sunday warned of stern action against persons violating Covid-19 norms issued by Odisha government and Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) during Holi celebrations tomorrow. Bhubaneswar DCP Umashankar Dash said that already Holi celebrations on roads and congregations at other public places have been restricted by the State government and BMC in view […]

India is celebrating Holi today in a restricted way due to the corona pandemic. Nevertheless, it certainly could not stop people from enjoying the colors among their groups. And even celebrities and Bigg Boss 14 contestants could not control themselves from enjoying Holi albeit following all the lockdown rules. Priyanka Chopra Jonas Celebrates Holi With […]

Bhubaneswar: In a shocking incident, a young girl attempted to commit suicide by cutting her wrist near busy Master Canteen Square in the Smart City on the occasion of Holi. The girl, whose identity is yet to be established, cut her wrist with a blade. She is undergoing treatment at the Capital Hospital. According to […]

Dhaka: The Dalit community of Hindu faith in Bangladesh has celebrated the festival of colour — Holi, with much enthusiasm and gusto. Holi in Bangladesh was celebrated on Tuesday — a day later, as Muslims in the country marked ‘Shab-e-Barat’ on Monday. Dalits in Bangladesh are officially referred to as ‘Harijan’. People were seen playing […]