According to DrikPanchang, Holi in 2026 will be observed over two days — Holika Dahan on March 2 and Rangwali Holi on March 3. The festival marks the triumph of good over evil and the arrival of spring, celebrated with bonfires, colours, sweets and community gatherings across India
25 February,2026 12:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDistrict Magistrate Chandraprakash Singh and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shlok Kumar said elaborate security arrangements have been made from Barsana to the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi
22 February,2026 07:57 PM IST | Mathura | mid-day online correspondentour passengers, including three brothers, died after their car plunged into a six-metre-wide canal near the Nahla Deviya bridge while travelling from Mahmoodpur to Deeg. Police suspect the driver failed to negotiate a sharp turn at high speed. Bodies have been sent for post-mortem
19 February,2026 10:57 AM IST | Mathura | PTIFive members of a family, including a couple and their three children, were found dead inside their home in Mathura district’s Mahavan area. Police suspect a case of mass suicide, with a video recovered indicating no third-party involvement. Post-mortem results are awaited
10 February,2026 05:00 PM IST | Mathura | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT