Nepal President extends greetings as people in hilly regions celebrate Holi with fanfare

KATHMANDU: (Mar 2) Holi festivities kicked off in Nepal on Monday with President Ramchandra Paudel saying that the festival may inspire people to end social anomalies and evil customs.

President Paudel extended greetings as the festival of colours was observed in the hilly districts of the country; however, it will be celebrated in the Terai region on Tuesday.

The festival may inspire people to end social anomalies and evil customs, he said, adding that the festival may help maintain social harmony and unity in the country.