'Holi' being celebrated across country today

The festival of colours- Holi is being celebrated across the country today which signifies the victory of good over evil and the arrival of spring. 

President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have extended their greetings and good wishes to the citizens on this occasion. 

In his message, Mr. Kovind said, Holi is a celebration of harmony in society and it conveys a message of unity, goodwill and fraternity. He expressed confidence that this cherished day will inspire all Indians at home and abroad, to strengthen their bonds of friendship and fill their lives with happiness and optimism. 

In a



message, Mr. Naidu said celebrated with traditional fervour and enthusiasm, Holi marks the end of winter and onset of spring.

Delhi Police has made elaborate arrangements to prevent any untoward incident during the festival. Adequate number of police personnel have been deployed to maintain law and order, and prevent violation of traffic rules.

Delhi Metro services will not be available till 2.30 in the afternoon and thereafter the services will continue as usual. 

Metro feeder bus services will not be available for the whole day today. 

The Delhi Transport Corporation will also not run its buses till 2 PM.