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Gen Z lead the way - chemical free Holi this year

Lucknow, March 13 -- Giving chemical-infused colours a go by this year, many Gen Zs plan a dry Holi, using gulal. Reducing ground water levels and protection of skin and hair from damage, they give as... Read More


Hues of unity, peace & joy at Dewa Sharif

LUCKNOW, March 13 -- Dewa Sharif, said to be the only Sufi shrine in the country where Holi is celebrated, sees people from across India, regardless of their faith, come together to celebrate the fest... Read More


Ahead of fest, big crackdown on illicit liquor trade

Lucknow, March 13 -- Ahead of Holi, the state excise department is running a special prohibition campaign since March 1 to curb the manufacturing, sale and smuggling of illegal liquor. As per a senio... Read More


OPD timings changed, emergencies strengthened

LUCKNOW, March 13 -- Over the two days of Holi, March 13 and 14, outpatient departments at government hospitals and medical institutes will not be running as usual. Emergency departments, however, wil... Read More


Uninterrupted water, power supply tomorrow

LUCKNOW, March 13 -- The Jal Sansthan has taken steps to ensure uninterrupted water supply across the city during Holi. Mayor Sushma Kharkwal has directed engineers, including general manager Kuldeep ... Read More


'Holi, Friday prayers on same day is our Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb'

Lucknow, March 13 -- The Imam of Aishbagh Eidgah in Lucknow and chairperson of Islamic Centre of India, Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali, said the announcement by Hindu brothers to curb Holi cele... Read More


Every district to have employmentzone named after Sardar Patel: Yogi

VARANASI, March 13 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said an employment zone will be built in every district in the name of Iron Man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He announced that Rs 1 lakh... Read More


Nod to guest houses, restaurants, resorts along ring road, bypass

PRAYAGRAJ, March 13 -- Guest houses, dhabas, restaurants, resorts and petrol pumps etc can now be constructed within 500 metres radius along the under-construction ring road and Handia-Kokharaj bypass... Read More


25K senior citizens get Ayushman cards in Prayagraj

PRAYAGRAJ, March 13 -- Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) was expanded in September 2024, just ahead of Diwali, last year, to provide the facility of free treatment to senior... Read More


Week of colours: Unique Holi tradition of Kanpur

KANPUR, March 13 -- In Kanpur, Holi is more than a one-day affair-it's a week-long extravaganza of colours, music, and festivity. This year, the celebrations will begin on March 14 and continue until ... Read More