Dehradun, March 14 -- An important decision was taken by the Uttarakhand government in the interest of the people of the state.

As per the instructions of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, a public holiday has been declared on the occasion of Pahari Holi on March 15 in all government/non-government offices, educational institutions/schools under the state of Uttarakhand, as per a release.

This holiday will be applicable in all government and non-government offices, educational institutions, and schools of the state. However, this holiday will not apply to banks, treasuries, and sub-treasuries.

Keeping in mind the public sentiments, this decision taken by the state government was an important step in respecting the mountain culture an...