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Amid coronavirus, Ganga ghats in Varanasi remain deserted on Holi

With Section 144 in place amid the surge in cases in Varanasi on the occasion of Holi, the Ganga ghats in the city remained desolate as people refrained from venturing out to celebrate the festival

Farmers protesting against farm bills at Ghazipur border celebrate Holi

Farmers protesting against the Centre's agricultural laws at the Ghazipur border were seen beating drums, dancing, singing, and playing Holi on Monday

'Festival of joy, happiness and laughter': PM Modi extends Holi wishes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Holi and wished that the festival infuses "new vigour and energy" in the lives of people

Festival represents every colour of diversity of country: Rahul on Holi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi extended greetings to the people of the country on the auspicious occasion of Holi.

Festival of unity and goodwill: Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah extend Holi wishes

Union Ministers Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah extended greetings to the people of India on the occasion of Holi and wished the festival brings happiness, health and prosperity in the lives of people

In pictures: Holi Celebrations across the nation

A festive mood fills the air as people across the country get set for Holi celebrations

MP: Indore administration allows Holika Dahan celebration with 20 people

Indore district administration has now given a partial relaxation allowing a maximum of 20 people to gather at one place for the celebration

Holi celebrations banned in Gurugram as number of Covid-19 cases surge

As the number of Covid-19 cases surge in Gurugram the district administration has imposed ban on Holi celebrations in public places.

Impose local restrictions during upcoming festivals: Centre tells states

It is strongly advised that states may consider to limit/do away with mass gatherings during the upcoming festivals, a Health Ministry official told states in a letter

From Fanta to Surf Excel, brands walk the emotional plank on Holi

Facebook looks at the power of social media in amplifying celebratory messages, Fanta (Coca-Cola India) invokes the joyous spirit, Fbb asks women to protest against harassment in the name of Holi

Yes Bank crisis may hit jute mill operations, worker wages ahead of Holi

According to jute industry sources, payments to mills got stuck in totality though 60 per cent of the payment is not associated with Yes Bank

SC to set up vacation bench during 7-day Holi break to hear urgent matters

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde said it will not be on the day of Holi but during the week

Holi 2019: Modi, Rahul, Bollywood celebs greet the world on Twitter

Naidu tweeted that Holi was a celebration of the victory of good over evil and a festival that expresses joy, camaraderie and conviviality

Happy Holi! India celebrates festival of colours in style; see pictures

Holi, also known as the festival of colours, is celebrated across India to mark the end of winter season and beginning of spring

Holi bonanza: Indigo airlines offers 3-day special sale; know the details

Under the sale, tickets for routes such as Delhi-Ahmedabad, Delhi-Kolkata and Delhi-Mumbai are available at Rs 2,199, Rs 2,899 and Rs 2,399, respectively

The Holi state of mind

Geetanjali Krishna writes about a person she knew who celebrated Holi with all its attendant customs

Holi: Vrindavan widows to present gulaal and sweets to 'Modi bhaiya'

These widows played Holi at the historic Gopinath Temple here for the sixth consecutive year, breaking the Indian tradition where widows are shunned from such festivities

Holi: Delhi police books 1,418 motorists for drunken driving

However, no fatal accidents were reported

Holi celebrated with traditional fervour in Bihar

Holi was today celebrated with traditional fervour and gaiety in Bihar. The people, particularly children, were seen applying colour on one another and dancing to the beat of music to celebrate the festival of colour throughout the state. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and RJD supremo Lalu Prasad, however, did not hold any festivity at their respective residences. In a micro-blogging site, Kumar greeted the people with a message "Happy Holi", while the RJD chief urged the people to protect and preserve the united colours of India. "Let's be committed to protect & preserve colorful cultures and united colours of India. Spread more Love & Humanity... #HappyHoli," Prasad said in a post. The BJP leaders and workers were seen celebrating the festival with fanfare following their party's landslide victory in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. In Patna, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Rural Development Ram Kripal Yadav, celebrated the festival

Delhi University hostels bar girls from stepping out on Holi

DU's International Student House for Women has said decision was taken in best interest of residents