Amidst water crisis, Holi celebrations mostly dry in Bengaluru
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Amidst water crisis, Holi celebrations mostly dry in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Amidst a severe water crisis, many opted for dry Holi celebrations in the city on Monday. Owing to a ban on the use of potable water for Holi parties, most restaurants who had announced pool dances and rain dance parties had cancelled them. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board had served notices to at least two top-end restaurants who had announced pool parties and rain dance for Holi parties. Meanwhile, V. Ram Prasath Manohar, Chairman, BWSSB, said that while celebrating Holi was not an issue, commercialising it and organising parties was not right, especially amidst a water crisis.

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Holi celebrations in Bengaluru take a sustainable turn amid water crisis
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Holi celebrations in Bengaluru take a sustainable turn amid water crisis

The Hindu  

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22 Bengaluru families fined ₹5000 each for wasting water: Report
8 months, 4 weeks ago

22 Bengaluru families fined ₹5000 each for wasting water: Report

Hindustan Times  

A total of 22 families in Bengaluru were slapped with a fine of ₹5,000 each for using Cauvery water for non–essential purposes amid the severe shortage of water, according to a report in the Deccan Herald. 22 Bengaluru families fined ₹ 5k each for wasting potable water amid crisis The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board collected ₹1.1 lakh as …

Dry day for people celebrating Holi in Bengaluru due to severe water crisis
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Dry day for people celebrating Holi in Bengaluru due to severe water crisis

New Indian Express  

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How Bengaluru is gearing up for ‘dry Holi’ celebrations amid water crisis?
9 months ago

How Bengaluru is gearing up for ‘dry Holi’ celebrations amid water crisis?

Hindustan Times  

The Holi celebrations in Bengaluru are not going to be the same this year, as the city has been going through a severe water crisis for the past several weeks. How Bengaluru is gearing up for ‘dry Holi’ celebrations amid water crisis? It is important to celebrate Holi responsibly amid water crisis.” The Resident Welfare Associations of many communities also …

Amid water crisis, Bengaluru civic body bans pool parties, rain dances on Holi
9 months ago

Amid water crisis, Bengaluru civic body bans pool parties, rain dances on Holi

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Taking a firm stance on water conservation measures amid water shortage in the capital, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board on Wednesday banned the use of Cauvery water and borewell water for activities such as pool dances and rain dances during Holi celebrations in the city. This directive comes in response to numerous establishments organising pool parties and …

No using potable water for pool and rain dance during Holi events: BWSSB
9 months ago

No using potable water for pool and rain dance during Holi events: BWSSB

The Hindu  

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board issued the much-awaited guidelines for Holi on Wednesday. Hence, in view of public welfare, Cauvery water or borewell water should not be used for rain dance and pool dance,” said V. Ramprasath Manohar, Chairman, BWSSB, in the order. With more than 70 Holi events planned in the city involving rain dance and pool …

Hotels, resorts offer pool parties and rain dance for Holi amid water crisis in Bengaluru
9 months, 1 week ago

Hotels, resorts offer pool parties and rain dance for Holi amid water crisis in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Even as Bengaluru continues to grapple with water scarcity, hotels, resorts, and event organisers have started preparations for Holi festival, which falls on March 25. However, some organisers have also announced that they will be hosting dry Holi events, flower Holi events, and pet-friendly Holi events which would not use synthetic colours or water. However, as we also do not …

Holi 2021: 5 things you need to organize a perfect Holi party
3 years, 8 months ago

Holi 2021: 5 things you need to organize a perfect Holi party

India Today  

The Festival of colours is here and you all must be planning to do something exciting on Holi. All you need is delicious food, refreshing drinks, party music to add spark to your great time. Well, you're going to need a good music system that makes you and your friends groove to your favourite Holi songs. Cheers to the glasses: …

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