HEADLINE: "Day-long Holi restricitions in Hyderabad"

Hyderabad, March 14: Commissioner of police A.K. Mohanty has imposed restrictions on Holi revellers that will continue till 6 am of March 16, 2006.

Off limits:

* Throwing colour or coloured water on persons, places, and vehicles or smearing people with colour, on public roads, and in public places in the twin cities are prohibited.

* Movement of two-wheelers and other vehicles in groups on streets and public places disturbing peace and order and or causing inconvenience, annoyance, or danger to public is prohibited.

* During this time sale of alcohol is prohibited. Mr Mohanty also directed toddy shops to close down. Wine shops and bars attached to restaurants, excluding bars in star hotels, in Hyderabad and Secunderabad will remain closed till 6 am on March 16.