Holi

Kantabanji: During the Holi celebration in Kantabanji area of Bolangir district, 20 people were splashed with toxic colour that was laced with chemicals. As a result, they developed swelling spots on their bodies and became critically ill.…

New Delhi: Colourful festivities to mark Holi are underway, unburdened by coronavirus fears for the first time in three years. The spring festival sees millions across the country hurl coloured powder at each other in a kaleidoscopic…

New Delhi: One of the most celebrated Hindu Festivals and an old Hindu custom is Holi. It honours the enduring and heavenly love of the Hindu deity Radha Krishna. As it honours the triumph of the Hindu deity Vishnu, also known as Narasimha…

Islamabad: In a shocking incident, Hindu students of Punjab University in Pakistan have been attacked on Tuesday by Islami Jamiat Tulba (IJT) activists for celebrating Holi on campus, reported the Dawn. Around 15 Hindu students are…

New Delhi: Holika Dahan, also known as Choti Holi marks the beginning of the Holi festival. Choti Holi symbolizes the victory of good over evil while serving as a reason to bring people together and enjoy the festival of colour. The…

Bhubaneswar: A youth from Mahisakhala slum in ward no 56 of Bhubaneswar who had gone missing on Holi was found dead today. The body has been recovered from Bankual ghat of Kuakhai river in the Odisha capital on Monday morning. The…

Holi is celebrated across India by applying ‘gulal’ (coloured powder) or by getting drenched in coloured water. It is celebrated with high enthusiasm and vigor. The day brings in unparalleled festive fervour and paints the hearts of people…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has wished everyone on the occasion of Holi on his official twitter handle. https://twitter.com/Naveen_Odisha/status/1505030778157400066?t=68nE2yLC83AvSTyRgE1qBQ&s=19 Holi, one of…

Bhubaneswar: Famous sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik celebrates the festival of Holi by creating a masterpiece on the Puri beach in Odisha. The internationally-acclaimed artist took to Twitter to share his sand art and an important message…

Bhubaneswar: Celebration of Holi and related rituals in any public place including public roads has been prohibited in the State. “Holi and its related rituals shall not be observed in public places throughout the State,” reads the…