Jharkhand celebrates Holi with fervour

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 13:39 [IST]

Ranchi, Mar 4(UNI) Jharkhand celebrated Holi today with traditional fervour and gaiety.

Among the VIPs, Chief Minister Madhu Koda led his council of ministers to celebrate the occasion while Opposition leader and former Chief Minister Arjun Munda did not lag behind.

Governor Syed Sibtey extended his greetings to the people on the occasion.

Mr Koda also greeted and hoped the festival of colour would usher peace and amity in the state.

With the X and XII standard examinations on, the state capital witnessed relatively less holy revellers on the street.

So far, no untward inicident was reported from any part of the state.

UNI

Topics: FESTIVAL-JHARKHAND-HOLI

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