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Holi 2025: Holika Dahan Lights Up India with Bonfires, Festive Rituals & Grand Celebrations - Videos Holika Dahan celebrations are in full swing across India as people gather around sacred bonfires to mark the victory of good over evil. The festival, observed on the eve of Holi, holds deep spiritual.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 09:15Published 3 weeks ago

Kathmandu bursts into colour as thousands celebrate Holi festival Kathmandu bursts into colour as thousands celebrate Holi festival Thousands in Kathmandu celebrated Holi, widely known as the Hindu festival of colours, with vibrant colours, music, and dance,.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

Holi 2025: Why are women beating men with sticks? The unique tradition of Barsana Lathmar Holi Barsana Lathmar Holi 2025: Witness the vibrant and unique celebration of Lathmar Holi in Barsana, where women playfully hit men with sticks in a symbolic reenactment of a legend from Lord Krishna’s.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:14Published 3 weeks ago

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Holi 2024: Banks to remain closed in these states on March 25; check list here Here's the list of states where banks will be closed for Holi on March 25 (Monday). DNA - Published on March 24, 2024
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Siachen today, will celebrate Holi with military personnel The Siachen Glacier, at the height of around 20,000 ft in the Karakoram range, is known as the highest militarised zone in the world, where the soldiers have to battle frostbite and high winds. DNA - Published on March 24, 2024
Arvind Kejriwal moves High Court against 'illegal' arrest ahead of polls Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal moved high court on Saturday, challenging his “illegal” arrest and subsequent remand by Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case linked to the alleged Delhi.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 23, 2024

Central Railway to run 2 additional unreserved Holi special trains IndiaTimes - Published on March 22, 2024
AAP won't celebrate Holi, to gherao PM's residence in protest against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest The AAP will not celebrate Holi this year and will gherao the prime minister's residence on March 26 to register its protest against Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 22, 2024
At Christmas event, CJI recalls 4 soldiers killed in J&K, those guarding borders Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud celebrated Christmas with lawyers from the Supreme Court Bar Association, dedicating the carols to soldiers guarding the borders. He mentioned the four soldiers who lost.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 25, 2023

Chargesheet filed in ‘love jihad’ dentist’s murder In the case of the murder of a Hindu dentist in Jammu, the police filed a chargesheet against her male Muslim friend, in the case of suspected love jihad case. The dentist was stabbed multiple times.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 31, 2023
Pakistan bans Holi, other cultural celebrations in universities Pakistan's HEC bans Holi celebrations in universities, citing challenge to religious identity. DNA - Published on June 21, 2023
Two SpiceJet pilots grounded for having gujiya, beverages in cockpit, celebrating Holi while flying Reports state that both pilots were taken off the roster and an inquiry into the matter is pending. DNA - Published on March 16, 2023
Holi celebration goes wrong: Two SpiceJet pilots grounded for keeping beverage on centre console while having 'gujhiyas' Celebrating Holi irresponsibly while operating a flight has led to two SpiceJet pilots getting grounded. While having gujhiyas on a Delhi-Guwahati flight last Wednesday, the two had kept a cup of.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 15, 2023

Juvenile among 3 held for harassing Japanese woman during Holi in Delhi When a Holi video of men harassing and groping a Japanese lady went viral, Delhi Police wrote to the Japanese embassy. Authorities arrested three boys, including a juvenile. DNA - Published on March 11, 2023
Hindu woman doctor killed in Jammu, ‘love jihad’ stir erupts A 26-year-old Hindu dentist was found dead in Jammu on Holi-eve along with her wounded Muslim boyfriend who is now critical, sparking accusations of murder and “Love Jihad” by Bajrang Dal and other.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 10, 2023
'Sickening': Japanese woman harassed in Delhi on Holi, viral video draws outrage A 22-year-old Japanese woman in India had horrifying Holi celebrations after being harassed by a bunch of males. DNA - Published on March 10, 2023	Noida, Greater Noida traffic police slap hefty challans on Holi, here's the highest fine amount About 1,100 vehicle owners, including those of cars and two-wheelers, were charged by police on Holi for breaking a number of traffic laws in Noida and Greater Noida DNA - Published on March 9, 2023
Why is #BoycottBharatMatrimony trending? On the occasion of International Women's Day and Holi, the matrimonial service Bharat Matrimony released an ad that got netizens furious. DNA - Published on March 9, 2023	Greater Noida: Holi celebrations turn violent, 21 people held over clashes in Niloni Shahpur The Holi celebrations in Greater Noida turned violent on Wednesday after 21 people were arrested by the UP police in view of clashes between two groups. DNA - Published on March 9, 2023
Ghaziabad couple killed in gas leak from geyser during bath after Holi Ghaziabad news: Their children found them unconscious after about an hour. DNA - Published on March 8, 2023	Telangana: Man set on fire after he sprinkles colour on another person during Holi celebrations Telangana: The man (victim) was told by the person not to apply colour to him, but the former smeared him with colour. DNA - Published on March 8, 2023
PM Modi on two-day visit to Gujarat with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese As per the official schedule shared by authorities, Albanese would attend a cultural event at Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar organised by the Gujarat government on the occasion of the Holi festival. DNA - Published on March 8, 2023	May colours of joy, enthusiasm always shower in your life: PM Narendra Modi extends Holi wishes Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his greetings to the citizens of the country on the occasion of Holi. Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said, "Best wishes for Holi. May the colours of joy.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 8, 2023
'Wife is angry': Cop's Holi leave letter goes viral As police officials get busier than usual during the festive season and do not get leaves, an inspector in UP's Farrukhabad district applied for a 10-day leave ahead of Holi citing marital discord. The.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 8, 2023	‘Gods will be angry’: No Holi in these villages While Holi is celebrated with much fanfare across Kumaon and Garhwal regions of Uttarakhand, there are over 100 villages in Pithoragarh district's Dharchula and Munsiyari that stay away from all.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 7, 2023
Delhi Metro: Section on Yellow Line to remain closed on Holi, check alternative routes Delhi Metro services will begin at 2.30 pm on Wednesday except for one section between Rajiv Chowk and Central Secretariat on Yellow Line. DNA - Published on March 7, 2023	Indian Railways cracks down on ticketless travel during Holi season, recovers record fines from violators Indian Railways collects record fines from ticketless travel during Holi season. DNA - Published on March 7, 2023
Is Choti Holi 2023 a dry day in Delhi? Check list of dry days in Delhi in March 2023 As we all know, March 8 will be a dry day in Delhi on account of Holi celebrations, but many are still confused about whether March 7, which is celebrated as Choti Holi, is a dry day or not. DNA - Published on March 7, 2023	IMD: Delhi to witness heat while rainfall, thunderstorm expected in Rajasthan, MP, Maharashtra during Holi On March 7 and 8, the nation will celebrate the festival of colours. Under the blazing sun and mild weather of the national capital Delhi, Delhiites will probably celebrate Holi. DNA - Published on March 6, 2023
Chinese products lose market share as Atmanibhar Bharat take centre stage this Holi As customers go shopping this Holi, they are increasingly rejecting Chinese products and preferring local Made in India products. ANI visited Delhi's famous Sadar Bazar and found most of the traders.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 6, 2023	IMD forecast rain, hailstorms over western, central India in run-up to Holi Rajasthan and large parts of western and central India are expected to witness thundershowers and hailstorms over the next few days in the run-up to Holi. The weather office has forecast thundershowers.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 4, 2023
Holi 2023: Places to visit for best Holi party in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram; make your celebration memorable Holi in Delhi- NCR: Here are the Holi Parties to go this year to enjoy, drink, and dance to fantastic lively music to make celebrations memorable DNA - Published on March 4, 2023	CJI skips SCBA's Holi event after spat with Bar body chief IndiaTimes - Published on March 3, 2023
Happy Holi - The festival of colours and how it's celebrated around the world The Hindu festival of Holi is back for another year of colours, food fun and celebrations. Sky News - Published on March 3, 2023	Hijab row: SC assures petitioner to constitute bench, hearing expected after Holi vacation In the Hijab row, the Supreme Court on Friday assured the petitioner that it will constitute a bench and hear the plea, seeking to allow female students to appear in the examination wearing Hijab in.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 3, 2023
Indian Railways: Know how to get a confirmed railway ticket for Holi holidays Learn how to book confirmed Indian Railways tickets for Holi 2023. DNA - Published on March 3, 2023	Free ration distribution for ration card holders to begin before Holi, check details Free ration scheme under NFSA to distribute wheat, rice, millet and sugar. DNA - Published on March 2, 2023
Railways cancel more than 400 trains before Holi IndiaTimes - Published on February 27, 2023	Holi 2023: Indian Railways announced special trains between Gorakhpur and Amritsar for easy commute Indian Railways to run special Holi trains between Gorakhpur and Amritsar. DNA - Published on February 25, 2023
Tejashwi will be Bihar CM after Holi: RJD MLA IndiaTimes - Published on February 22, 2023	Delhi, UP, Bihar, MP, Jammu and Kashmir: IRCTC launches special trains during Holi 2023, check full list here IRCTC has launched several special trains for passengers during Holi to handle the rush during holiday season. DNA - Published on February 21, 2023
IRCTC update: Want to travel this Holi? Book confirm train ticket through THIS app, know step-by-step process The process of booking Tatkal train tickets through this app called 'Confirm Tkt' is quite easy. Here's a step-by-step guide on how you can book train tickets through this app. DNA - Published on February 8, 2023	Liquor shops to remain closed on Jan 26 in Delhi, total 6 dry days up to March 31 Republic Day, Guru Ravidas Jayanti, Swami Dayananda Saraswati Jayanti, Maha Shivaratri, Holi, and Ram Navami are among the upcoming dry days, according to a list released by the Delhi government's.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 24, 2023

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Holi 2024: Banks to remain closed in these states on March 25; check list here

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Central Railway to run 2 additional unreserved Holi special trains

AAP won't celebrate Holi, to gherao PM's residence in protest against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest

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Two SpiceJet pilots grounded for having gujiya, beverages in cockpit, celebrating Holi while flying

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Delhi Metro: Section on Yellow Line to remain closed on Holi, check alternative routes

Indian Railways cracks down on ticketless travel during Holi season, recovers record fines from violators

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IMD: Delhi to witness heat while rainfall, thunderstorm expected in Rajasthan, MP, Maharashtra during Holi

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Free ration distribution for ration card holders to begin before Holi, check details

Railways cancel more than 400 trains before Holi

Holi 2023: Indian Railways announced special trains between Gorakhpur and Amritsar for easy commute

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Delhi, UP, Bihar, MP, Jammu and Kashmir: IRCTC launches special trains during Holi 2023, check full list here

IRCTC update: Want to travel this Holi? Book confirm train ticket through THIS app, know step-by-step process

Liquor shops to remain closed on Jan 26 in Delhi, total 6 dry days up to March 31