Valley DAOs call for decent Holi celebrations

Kathmandu, March 12: The administration offices of all the three districts (Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur) of the Kathmandu Valley have urged everyone to celebrate Holi festival in a dignified and civilized manner.

Assistant Chief District Officer of Kathmandu, Anil Poudel, urged all to celebrate the festival in a peaceful and decent way.

Issuing a notice, he said, "The Social Behaviour (Reform) Act and Regulations, 2033 BS have systematized and regulated the celebration of religious, social and cultural festivals. Therefore, on this occasion of the festival of colours, everyone is urged not to indulge in ruckus and quarrels in public places affecting the peace and security, consuming alcohol, disturbing the family and social life and public dignity and peace.

Everyone is requested not to indulge in such rowdy acts as throwing colours and water-filled balloons, sprinkling water from pipe, smearing colours without the consent of others or to run in a very excited manner while playing Holi, as doing so might invite accidents and even lead to death."

The Holi festival is being celebrated in the Hilly region on March 13 and in the Tarai region on March 14. (RSS)