19:36 March 09
BJP MP from East Delhi Gautam Gambhir is the latest to join the list of politicians who have announced that they will not be taking part in Holi celebrations this year. Gambhir said this was not a time for celebration, but the time to help victims of the violence in northeast Delhi.
17:32 March 09
Talking to reporters after a review meeting with Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on the preparedness for COVID-19, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said he would skip Holi celebrations this year in wake of the coronavirus outbreak and the Delhi violence.
16:45 March 09
Days after violence erupted in northeast Delhi, the area was seen limping back to normalcy, gearing up for the festival of colours. While some set up holy pyres for 'Holika Dahan', others were seen taking to the markets to buy colours to celebrate the festival. Heavy security presence was also witnessed in the area. The ensuing tension post the violence has cast a spell of doubt over the festival.
15:37 March 09
With Holi celebrations facing the threat of coronavirus, Dr Mohsin Wali, who has worked an an honorary physician to three former Presidents, said that there was no reason to not play Holi due to the virus outbreak. He however, advised people to take necessary precautions during the festival - like maintaining a safe distance from people, avoiding large gatherings and not playing with water. He said that people could dry their Holi colours in the Sun to ensure proper safety.
13:53 March 09
An effigy of 'coronasur' (corona demon), symbolising coronavirus, has been put up in Mumbai's Worli ahead of 'Holika Dahan' which will be held later today.
13:09 March 09
The Visva Bharati University in Shantiniketan wore a dull look on the eve of Holi, as the varsity authorities cancelled Holi celebrations in the campus this year, due to the coronavirus threat. Every year, lakhs of people form across the country descend upon the university to join in the Holi celebrations.
12:53 March 09
On the occasion of 'Choti Holi', world-renowned artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand art in Odisha's Puri. Through the beautiful sand sculpture, Pattnaik not only extended Holi greetings, but also urged people to take precautions in view of the coronavirus outbreak. "Happy Holi. Take care from Coronavirus," reads the message on his sand art.
11:32 March 09
COVID-19: Rajnath not to celebrate Holi, urges people to take precautions
कोरोना वायरस के ख़तरे से निपटने के लिए विशेषज्ञों की राय को ध्यान में रखते हुए मैं इस बार होली एवं होली मिलन से जुड़े किसी भी कार्यक्रम में भाग नहीं लूँगा।
कृपया स्वच्छता का ध्यान रखें और आवश्यक सावधानी ज़रूर बरतें।
">कोरोना वायरस के ख़तरे से निपटने के लिए विशेषज्ञों की राय को ध्यान में रखते हुए मैं इस बार होली एवं होली मिलन से जुड़े किसी भी कार्यक्रम में भाग नहीं लूँगा।
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) March 9, 2020
कृपया स्वच्छता का ध्यान रखें और आवश्यक सावधानी ज़रूर बरतें।
कोरोना वायरस के ख़तरे से निपटने के लिए विशेषज्ञों की राय को ध्यान में रखते हुए मैं इस बार होली एवं होली मिलन से जुड़े किसी भी कार्यक्रम में भाग नहीं लूँगा।
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) March 9, 2020
कृपया स्वच्छता का ध्यान रखें और आवश्यक सावधानी ज़रूर बरतें।
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that he will not celebrate Holi in view of the coronavirus outbreak in the country.
"In view of coronavirus scare and keeping the experts' opinion in mind, I will not participate in the Holi celebrations this year. Please maintain cleanliness and take necessary precautions," Rajnath tweeted.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced that he will not be participating in any 'Holi Milan' programmes this year in view of the coronavirus outbreak.
Read: Health ministry issues advisory in view of outbreak of Novel Coronavirus
"Experts across the world have advised to reduce mass gatherings to avoid the spread of COVID-19 novel coronavirus. Hence, this year I have decided not to participate in any Holi Milan programme," the Prime Minister tweeted.
Following Prime Minister Modi's example, Shah and BJP president J P Nadda also took to Twitter to announce their decision to not celebrate Holi or hold any Holi gatherings in view of the coronavirus outbreak.
Read: Appeal to people to stay away from rumours regarding coronavirus: PM Modi
So far, at least 40 positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in India.
Global deaths due to coronavirus outbreak have risen above 3,000. The deadly virus, that originated in China late last year, continues to spread around the world.
(With inputs from ANI)
19:36 March 09
BJP MP from East Delhi Gautam Gambhir is the latest to join the list of politicians who have announced that they will not be taking part in Holi celebrations this year. Gambhir said this was not a time for celebration, but the time to help victims of the violence in northeast Delhi.
17:32 March 09
Talking to reporters after a review meeting with Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on the preparedness for COVID-19, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said he would skip Holi celebrations this year in wake of the coronavirus outbreak and the Delhi violence.
16:45 March 09
Days after violence erupted in northeast Delhi, the area was seen limping back to normalcy, gearing up for the festival of colours. While some set up holy pyres for 'Holika Dahan', others were seen taking to the markets to buy colours to celebrate the festival. Heavy security presence was also witnessed in the area. The ensuing tension post the violence has cast a spell of doubt over the festival.
15:37 March 09
With Holi celebrations facing the threat of coronavirus, Dr Mohsin Wali, who has worked an an honorary physician to three former Presidents, said that there was no reason to not play Holi due to the virus outbreak. He however, advised people to take necessary precautions during the festival - like maintaining a safe distance from people, avoiding large gatherings and not playing with water. He said that people could dry their Holi colours in the Sun to ensure proper safety.
13:53 March 09
An effigy of 'coronasur' (corona demon), symbolising coronavirus, has been put up in Mumbai's Worli ahead of 'Holika Dahan' which will be held later today.
13:09 March 09
The Visva Bharati University in Shantiniketan wore a dull look on the eve of Holi, as the varsity authorities cancelled Holi celebrations in the campus this year, due to the coronavirus threat. Every year, lakhs of people form across the country descend upon the university to join in the Holi celebrations.
12:53 March 09
On the occasion of 'Choti Holi', world-renowned artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand art in Odisha's Puri. Through the beautiful sand sculpture, Pattnaik not only extended Holi greetings, but also urged people to take precautions in view of the coronavirus outbreak. "Happy Holi. Take care from Coronavirus," reads the message on his sand art.
11:32 March 09
COVID-19: Rajnath not to celebrate Holi, urges people to take precautions
कोरोना वायरस के ख़तरे से निपटने के लिए विशेषज्ञों की राय को ध्यान में रखते हुए मैं इस बार होली एवं होली मिलन से जुड़े किसी भी कार्यक्रम में भाग नहीं लूँगा।
कृपया स्वच्छता का ध्यान रखें और आवश्यक सावधानी ज़रूर बरतें।
">कोरोना वायरस के ख़तरे से निपटने के लिए विशेषज्ञों की राय को ध्यान में रखते हुए मैं इस बार होली एवं होली मिलन से जुड़े किसी भी कार्यक्रम में भाग नहीं लूँगा।
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) March 9, 2020
कृपया स्वच्छता का ध्यान रखें और आवश्यक सावधानी ज़रूर बरतें।
कोरोना वायरस के ख़तरे से निपटने के लिए विशेषज्ञों की राय को ध्यान में रखते हुए मैं इस बार होली एवं होली मिलन से जुड़े किसी भी कार्यक्रम में भाग नहीं लूँगा।
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) March 9, 2020
कृपया स्वच्छता का ध्यान रखें और आवश्यक सावधानी ज़रूर बरतें।
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that he will not celebrate Holi in view of the coronavirus outbreak in the country.
"In view of coronavirus scare and keeping the experts' opinion in mind, I will not participate in the Holi celebrations this year. Please maintain cleanliness and take necessary precautions," Rajnath tweeted.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced that he will not be participating in any 'Holi Milan' programmes this year in view of the coronavirus outbreak.
Read: Health ministry issues advisory in view of outbreak of Novel Coronavirus
"Experts across the world have advised to reduce mass gatherings to avoid the spread of COVID-19 novel coronavirus. Hence, this year I have decided not to participate in any Holi Milan programme," the Prime Minister tweeted.
Following Prime Minister Modi's example, Shah and BJP president J P Nadda also took to Twitter to announce their decision to not celebrate Holi or hold any Holi gatherings in view of the coronavirus outbreak.
Read: Appeal to people to stay away from rumours regarding coronavirus: PM Modi
So far, at least 40 positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in India.
Global deaths due to coronavirus outbreak have risen above 3,000. The deadly virus, that originated in China late last year, continues to spread around the world.
(With inputs from ANI)
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