Members of Kokar Mahila Samaj play Holi in Ranchi on Thursday. Picture by Prashant Mitra
COLOURS
There is no curb on playing with colours without inconveniencing others. But district administrations want to ensure a safe and peaceful Holi for all. Few suggestions
· Use organic colours
· Do not apply colour on women you don't know
· You can complain against anyone hurling colour-filled balloons
NOISE
According to Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Act, loudspeakers aren't allowed between 10pm-6am. Loudspeakers or microphones can be used at other times but within limits (55 decibels in the morning, 45 decibels at night).
Since board examinations are on, complaints will invite police action
Special children of Jeevan Jyoti School celebrate Holi on campus in Dhanbad on Thursday. Picture by Gautam Dey
DRY DAY
Liquor outlets and bars to remain closed on Friday
TRANSPORT
Public transport will not be available on Friday. Some auto-rickshaws may ply after 7 pm
POLICE BANDOBAST
Ranchi: Over 10,000 policemen will be on watch. Flag March carried out on Thursday from Albert Ekka to Doranda Chowk; plainclothes policemen to be deployed at Albert Ekka Chowk, Hinoo Chowk, Kantatoli Chowk, Lalpur Chowk, Kutchery Chowk, Ratu Road, Hindpiri, Birsa Chowk, Booty More, Sujata Chowk
Jamshedpur: Over 600 security forces personnel to be deployed at various city points including Bistupur and Sakchi roundabout
Dhanbad: More than 600 jawans, including 450 district police jawans, 150 JAP personnel
Hazaribagh: Town divided into four zones, magistrates and policemen deployed at sensitive points
HELPLINE
· Ranchi: 100, 1967
· Jamshedpur: 100 or 9431706480 (SP)
· Dhanbad: 0326-2311217, 0326-2311218, 9431123402
· Hazaribagh: 06546-265253
· Bokaro: 100, 101; 9431706418 (SP)
Women gear up for Holika Dahan at Aam Bagan grounds in Sakchi on Thursday. Picture by Bhola Prasad
WEATHER
Friday holds promise of a clear sky, so play Holi as much as you like.
'There will be plenty of sunshine on Friday. Maximum and minimum temperatures will be around 31 and 16 degrees Celsius respectively as the cold wind blowing from the northwest will stop.
Upendra Srivastawa (assistant meteorologist at Ranchi weather Office)
COPSPEAK
'We have taken extra precaution in sensitive areas by deploying adequate number of forces. We have also decided to keep a check on stunt biking and rash driving by youngsters who tend to overdo celebrations during Holi'
Ranchi SSP Prabhat Kumar
Compiled by ARTI S.SAHULIYAR, ANTARA BISWAS, PRADUMAN CHOUBEY, SHASHANK SHEKHAR, VISHVENDU JAIPURIAR
