Bank Holiday Calendar 2025: Full List of National and Regional Bank Holidays in India, Check State-Wise Closures and Long Weekend Dates
Bank Holidays 2025: Long weekend to begin from March 13, know in which cities banks will remain closed
If you are planning to get some bank related work done, then pay attention! Banks will be closed in some cities of India on Thursday, March 13 due to Holika Dahan and Attukal Pongala. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), bank holidays may vary from state to state.
In which cities will banks remain closed on March 13?
Banks will remain closed in Dehradun, Kanpur, Lucknow, Ranchi and Thiruvananthapuram due to Holika Dahan and Attukal Pongala.
March 14: Holi holiday (in most cities)
March 15: Second Saturday (bank holiday)
March 16: Sunday
What are Holika Dahan and Attukal Pongala?
Holika Dahan: This Hindu festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil. According to the belief, Holika, his aunt, sat in the fire to kill devotee Prahlad, but was burnt to ashes herself, while Prahlad survived.
Attukal Pongala: It is a 10-day religious festival celebrated at Attukal Bhagavathi Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, in which lakhs of women participate.
Banks will also remain closed on March 14
Due to Holi, banks will remain closed in many cities on March 14, including:
Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Jaipur, Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, Ranchi, Guwahati, Shillong, Srinagar, Nagpur, Itanagar, Gangtok and other cities.
Other Important Bank Holidays 2025
Bank holidays in India vary depending on the state and festivals. Some of the major holidays in 2025 will be:
26 January: Republic Day
15 August: Independence Day
2 October: Gandhi Jayanti
Diwali, Dussehra, Christmas, Eid, Guru Nanak Jayanti, Good Friday, Ganesh Chaturthi, Buddha Purnima etc.
If you have to settle bank related work, then plan your plans keeping this list of holidays in mind! 🚀
SSC CGL 2024 Final Result Declared: Download Scorecard & Category-Wise Cut-Off
SSC CGL Final Result 2024 Released: 18,174 candidates got success!
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the final result of CGL 2024! This time 18,174 candidates have been provisionally selected on the basis of merit and preference of their posts.
If you had taken the exam, then you can check your result and cut-off by visiting ssc.gov.in or use the direct link given below.
What will happen next?
Now the selected candidates will be called for document verification, after which their appointment process will be completed.
The result of SSC CGL Tier 1 was released on 5 December 2024.
Tier 2 exam was conducted on 18, 19, 20 and 31 January 2025 in CBT mode. Tie-breaking rules (if more than one candidate has the same marks)
1️⃣ Marks of Paper 2 of Jr. Statistical Officer (JSO) and Statistical Investigator (SI)
2️⃣ Marks of Section 1 of Paper 1 of Tier 2
3️⃣ Date of Birth (higher will get preference)
4️⃣ Alphabetical order of names
Important information
The results of 1,267 candidates have been put on hold, while 253 candidates have been rejected/disqualified.
The verification of documents related to the appointment will be done by the allotted departments.
If a candidate does not get any contact from the appointment department for 6 months, he can contact the department himself.
This time no waiting list will be made and the vacancies will be carried forward to the next year.
💡 SSC CGL 2024 Final Result and Detailed Marks will be available on the official website soon!
Holi 2025: Celebrate the Festival of Colors with Joy, Traditions & Vibrant Festivities!
Happy Holi 2025: 50+ Wishes to Share with Loved Ones,
The holy festival of Holi symbolizes love, friendship, and new beginnings. Send these beautiful wishes and images to your loved ones on this auspicious occasion.
Happy Holi 2025
This spectacular festival filled with colours brings a message of joy, merriment, and harmony. This year Holi will be celebrated on Friday, March 14, 2025, which marks the victory of good over evil. People across the country splash colours, distribute Gujiyas and other delicious sweets, and celebrate.
To make your Holi even more special, we have brought you a special collection of wishes, messages, and beautiful images that you can share on WhatsApp, Facebook, and other social media platforms.
Happy Holi 2025 Wishes and Messages
1️⃣ May this Holi fill your life with the colours of happiness, love, and prosperity! Wishing you and your family a very Happy Holi of colours! 🌸🎨✨
2️⃣ May this Holi be filled with sweet memories, bubbling laughter and beautiful colours! Have a joyous and colourful Holi! 🌈🥳
3️⃣ May the bright colours of Holi bring love, happiness and good health in your life. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Holi of colours! 💖🌸
4️⃣ Let go of old grudges and embrace your loved ones with affection this Holi! Wishing you and your family a very Happy Holi! 🤗🌸
5️⃣ Holi is a festival of love, friendship and new beginnings. May it bring joy and excitement in your life like the colours! 🌈💫
6️⃣ May your life be filled with the colours of happiness and success as you throw colours on your friends and family! Wishing you a very Happy Holi! 🎨🎊
7️⃣ May this festival of colours bring peace, good luck and immense joy in your life. Happy Holi to you and your loved ones! 🥰✨
8️⃣ Holi is not just a festival of colours but a symbol of unity, love and joy. Have a safe and cheerful Holi! 🌸🌿
9️⃣ May this spring of colours fill your life with laughter, love and prosperity! Wishing you and your family a very Happy Holi! 🎉🌈
🔟 Just like Holi has a variety of colours, may your life also be filled with happiness and positivity! Happy Holi! 🥳🎨
Special Holi Messages for Friends and Family
1️⃣1️⃣ Celebrate Holi with enthusiasm, energy and fun of colours! My dear friend, wishing you a joyous Holi filled with colours! 🎉🌿
1️⃣2️⃣ May this shower of colours bring love, laughter and beautiful memories in your life. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Holi! 🎨💖
1️⃣3️⃣ Let us all fill this Holi with the colours of happiness. May this festival bring love, peace and prosperity in your life! 🌈💞
1️⃣4️⃣ Wishing you and your family a lot of love, laughter and happiness this Holi! May this festival be as colourful as your smile! 🌸🥳
1️⃣5️⃣ Holi is a festival of forgetting the sorrows of the past and embracing happiness anew. Have a wonderful and colourful Holi! 🎊🌿
1️⃣6️⃣ This festival gives the message of love, harmony and brotherhood. May this Holi bring immense happiness in your life! 🌈💫
1️⃣7️⃣ May your heart be filled with happiness and your life be drenched in the beautiful colours of Holi! Enjoy this festival! 🎉💖
18. As you spread colours in the air, may they bring new joys of happiness and success in your life! May this Holi celebration be memorable and joyous for you! 🌈✨
19. Play Holi with natural colours and create beautiful memories with your loved ones. Wishing you a safe, happy and colourful Holi! 🎊🌿
20. May this Holi filled with love, laughter and colours bring new enthusiasm and positivity in your life! May your days be brightened with happiness! 💖🌸
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The festival of Holi fills the atmosphere with laughter, merriment and colours. (Pinterest)
This festival strengthens the bonds of affection and friendship. (Pinterest)
The tunes of traditional songs and the beats of drums add to the charm of this celebration. (Pinterest)
Holi teaches us to forgive, forget and embrace happiness. (Pinterest)
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21. “Holi is not just a festival of colours but of love and joy. It is an occasion to express our affection and share happiness.” – Wishing you a colourful and joyous Holi! 🎨✨
22. May the colours of Holi bring peace, love and prosperity in your life. Enjoy this festival to the fullest! 🌸💖
23. “Holi is not just a festival of colours but an occasion to spread love, laughter and positivity.” Wishing you a safe and joyous Holi! 🌈🥳
24. Celebrate this festival with zeal, joy and warmth. May the beautiful colours of Holi brighten your days ahead! 🎊🌿
25. When there are colours in life, every moment becomes beautiful. This Holi, spread happiness and cheer all around! Have a wonderful Holi! 🌈💞
26. Holi reminds us that good always triumphs over evil. May your life always be filled with positivity and success! 🌸✨
27. Fill your heart with love and your hands with colours. May your dreams be as bright and beautiful as these colours this Holi! 🎨💖
28. Holi gives us an opportunity to feel the beauty of life, the value of friendship and the magic of colours. Enjoy this festival! 🌈🥳
29. Welcome happiness and good fortune by immersing yourself in the colours of Holi. May this festival add precious memories to your life! 🎊🌿
30. Holi is not just about colours, but an opportunity to live life to the fullest without worries. Celebrate this festival! 🎨✨
31. Wishing you a Holi filled with bright colours, immense happiness and lots of love. May your life always shine like Holi! 🌸💖
32. May this Holi add new colours of happiness, prosperity and peace to your life. Enjoy this colourful festival with your loved ones! 🎉🎨
33. The festival of Holi is all about spreading the message of love, peace and happiness. Enjoy this beautiful day to the fullest and make it memorable! 🌈✨
34. This Holi, may your life be as colourful and joyous as this festival. Wishing you lots of love and lots of happiness! 🎊💞bolizes the victory of good over evil. On this auspicious occasion, have fun with colours with your loved ones and spread the message of love and harmony.
Happy Holi to all of you! 🎨🌸✨
35. **Holi** is the perfect time to erase old grudges, give a new dimension to relationships and clear misunderstandings. Let your life be drenched in the colours of love and laughter! 🌈✨
36. This Holi, may your heart be filled with love and your life be illuminated with happiness. Wishing you a joyous festival full of colours! 🎨💖
37. Let this Holi, fill your life with the colours of love, joy and happiness. Wishing you and your family a memorable and beautiful Holi! 🌸🥳
38. May the colours of Holi fill your life with warmth and positivity. Enjoy this colourful festival with your family and friends! 🎊💞
39. Let this Holi mark the beginning of new relationships and new happiness. Wishing you immense prosperity and happiness in the year ahead! 🌈✨
40. **Happy Holi!** May this festival of colours fill your life with countless joys and bring comfort and peace to your heart! 🎨💖
41. Holi is not just a celebration of colours but also of happy moments spent with loved ones. Wishing you a fun-filled and joyous Holi! 🥳🌿
42. This Holi, fill your life with bright colours of hope, love and happiness. Enjoy every moment and celebrate the festival! 🎉💫
43. May the bright colours of Holi bring enthusiasm, energy and new vibes in your life. Enjoy this vibrant festival to the fullest! 🌸🥳
44. Wishing you a wonderful Holi filled with sweet memories, colourful moments and blooming smiles. Enjoy this festival of colours to the fullest! 🎊💞
45. Just like the colours of Holi spread happiness and joy all around, may your life also be filled with love, joy and success. Wishing you a colourful and happy Holi! 🌈✨
46. On this festival of colours, I wish that all your dreams come true and may you always be surrounded by love and laughter. **Happy Holi!** 🎨💖
47. Holi is an occasion to forget old grudges and fill your life with the colours of happiness. This time make the canvas of your life even more colourful! 🌸🥳
48. This Holi, may every colour bring new happiness in your life and may you find immense peace and love in every moment. Celebrate the beauty of life! 🎊💞
49. May the colours of Holi bring your loved ones closer to you and fill your life with love, joy and happiness! 🌈✨
50. Just like the colours of Holi spread cheer and joy all around, may your life also be filled with success and positivity. Have a beautiful and colourful day! 🎨💖
51. **Happy Holi** to all my loved ones! **May you always be happy and your life be filled with joy! 🌸🥳
“Gyanesh Kumar Appointed New Election Commissioner: Key Details and Significance”
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday criticized the selection process for the new chief election commissioner (CEC), calling it “disrespectful and inconsiderate” for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to make a “midnight decision.” He raised objections over the exclusion of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from the selection committee, arguing that this move undermines the credibility of the Election Commission, especially with a Supreme Court hearing on the matter scheduled within the next 48 hours.
On Monday, the Centre appointed Gyanesh Kumar, a 1988-batch Kerala cadre IAS officer and former parliamentary affairs secretary, as the new CEC. The selection panel included PM Modi, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi. Gandhi, who participated in the meeting, expressed his dissent on X, stating: “During the committee meeting to choose the next Election Commissioner, I submitted a dissent note to the PM and HM, highlighting that the most crucial aspect of an independent Election Commission free from executive interference is the process of selecting the Election Commissioner and chief election commissioner.”
Gandhi further accused the Modi government of disregarding a Supreme Court ruling by excluding the CJI from the selection panel, calling it a move that “deepened the concerns of millions of voters about the integrity of our electoral process.”
“As the LoP, it is my duty to uphold the values of Babasaheb Ambedkar and our nation’s founding leaders and hold the government accountable. It is both disrespectful and inconsiderate for the PM and HM to have made a midnight decision on selecting the new CEC when the composition of the committee and the process are under challenge in the Supreme Court, with a hearing due in less than forty-eight hours,” Gandhi added.
The Congress party issued an official statement on Monday, stating that the meeting should have been postponed until the Supreme Court delivered its final ruling on the composition of the selection panel. “The Congress party believes that since the Supreme Court will hear the matter on February 19 and issue a decision on the committee’s composition, today’s meeting should have been postponed,” the statement read.
Senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi also condemned the government’s actions, suggesting that the exclusion of the CJI was an attempt to exert control over the Election Commission rather than ensure its integrity. “By removing or attempting to exclude the Chief Justice from the CEC appointment process, the government has made it clear that they want control, not credibility. The credibility of the Election Commission is paramount,” Singhvi said.
Earlier, Rahul Gandhi raised the issue in Parliament, questioning the Prime Minister about the decision to exclude the CJI from the selection panel. “The rules have changed. The election commissioner used to be selected by the Prime Minister, the leader of the opposition, and the Chief Justice. Why was the Chief Justice removed from the committee?” he asked. This referred to the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, which altered the selection panel’s composition by excluding the CJI.
The appointment is significant as the current CEC, Rajiv Kumar, is set to retire on February 18. Gyanesh Kumar will become the senior-most Election Commissioner following his departure, with his tenure lasting until January 26, 2029.
Virat Kohli and Navdeep Channel displayed the brand of RCB when they were to play the DEL vs RLYS matches. This moment is heart breaking in the eyes of all of the world. Both of them were the first RCB team players, the media was surprised by the hug between these two.
RCB’s previous separation players are to meet again. Virat Kohli and Navdeep Saini told the media about some memories in the IPL match played in their lives together. Virat Kohli has been the first captain and player of RCB, who knows how to handle his team very well, They keep everyone strong in the game. When Virat Kohli was in RCB, a different star was seen emerging during his captaincy in the IPL. Because he used to win the match by uniting his team. Navdeep and Kohli’s brand made only to play together, Which was currently on good performance in DEL vs RLYS.
Viral hug; Virat Kohli and Navdeep hugged each other
When both Virat Kohli and Navdeep came in front of each other while playing high octane matches, both of them hugged each other after playing the game .Seeing Virat and Navdeep hugging, all the viewers were very happy and both the players won the hearts of everyone by hugging them. The deep friendship between these two is a symbol of goods between them, Whereas till now, by playing with these two different teams, they have made their friendship memorable.
Social media eradicates emotional process
Social media works to mix all the couples worldwide whether it is a cricket fraternity hop or a pair of spectators. Virat Kohli’s gift #Kohlisainibond, and Navdeep Saini‘s Hastag #Cabbuns are trending .The audience reminded about all the memories of RCB. And strengthened the action of exchange between Virat and Navdeep.
Effect on Kohli’s career
The role of Virat Kohli has shaped a lot of cricketers, and Navdeep Saini is no exception. Navdeep Saini joined the team when Virat Kohli was mentoring in RCB. The bond of these two was very good in domestic matter and international cricket while playing with other teams.
Let’s see their friendship and face in future
Both of them play their game with great love when they are facing each other even after playing with different teams. Both these players have made a lot of headlines from the audience about the game, This match has reminded the very good spirit between the two friends.
