New Year Celebrations
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COVID: Bihar government orders to close parks from December 31 to January 2
India | Dec 29, 2021, 08:16 AM IST"It has been also decided that New Year celebration will not take place in any park in Bihar. The decision has been taken to avoid the crowd on New year," the order read.
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Omicron Scare: BMC bans New Year celebration parties, gatherings in Mumbai
India | Dec 25, 2021, 10:54 AM ISTMumbai municipal commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal issued an order to this effect late Friday evening. The order is applicable to all hotels, bars, restaurants as well as to privately-owned places that could be used for such gatherings and celebrations, it said.
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World welcomes New Year 2021 with celebrations muted by coronavirus
World | Dec 31, 2020, 11:07 PM ISTCoronavirus-free New Zealand finally welcomed 2021 with breathtaking fireworks that were launched from the Sky Tower on New Year's eve in Auckland.
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Has a night curfew been imposed on New Year in your state? Check state-wise list
India | Dec 31, 2020, 04:49 PM ISTThe coronavirus pandemic has dashed many year-end plans as 2020 draws to a close. In a bid to avoid any escalation of the contagion, many states across the country have imposed certain restrictions including a night curfew, diminishing the cheer surrounding the new year. However, some other states have decided not to imposed any restrictions. So, are there any restrictions in your state? Here's your cheat sheet.
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Night curfew imposed in Delhi on New Year's eve, no celebrations allowed at public places
India | Dec 31, 2020, 01:24 PM ISTAhead of the 2021 new year's eve celebrations, Delhi Disaster Management Authority on Thursday imposed a night curfew in the national capital.
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Guidelines for Mumbaikars on New Year: Will curfew be imposed? Here is your cheat sheet
India | Dec 29, 2020, 05:05 PM ISTThe Maharashtra government on Monday issued guidelines for residents as they usher in the New Year amid the coronavirus outbreak. The state government urged people to refrain from venturing out of their homes and celebrate the New Year in the confines of their homes.
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New Year Celebrations: Pune likely to impose night curfew from tonight
India | Dec 25, 2020, 01:32 PM ISTNight curfew has been already imposed in the city in the wake of a new coronavirus variant being detected in the UK.
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New Year celebrations paralyse Delhi, traffic snarls on major roads
India | Jan 01, 2020, 09:22 PM ISTNew Year celebrations brought Delhi to a standstill on Wednesday with traffic snarls on major roads across the national capital. Commuters were stuck in elongated traffic jams in areas including India Gate, Connaught Place, ITO, and Barapullah flyover.
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Delhi witnesses traffic congestion owing to New Year celebrations
India | Jan 01, 2020, 05:42 PM ISTThe Jai Singh road has been closed from both sides for traffic movement. People coming from Noida have been advised to take DND or Akshardham to reach Delhi since road no. 13A between Mathura Road and Kalindi Kunj is closed for traffic movement, the officials said.
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When and how to watch New Year's Eve Ball Drop 2020 live from Times Square NY
Books & Culture | Dec 31, 2019, 04:07 PM ISTThe grand New Year celebration at New York's Times Square features a giant ball drop at 11: 59 ET. The event beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC and runs till the wee hours, the party includes reports from four cities: Miami, New Orleans, Los Angeles, and New York.
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Mumbai Police bans boat party on New Year Eve; issues time limits for restaurants
India | Dec 31, 2019, 06:28 PM ISTBoat parties have been banned in Mumbai due to security concerns during new year celebrations. The city administration has said that anyone found organising boat parties will have to meet with stringent action.
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Deadline to party on New Year's Eve in Mumbai extended till 5 am, in Bengaluru till 2 am
India | Dec 31, 2019, 06:28 PM ISTNew Year 2020 celebrations: Restaurants, pubs, bars, party places in Mumbai can remain open till 5 am on New year's Eve while till 2 am in Bengaluru.
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No exit from Rajiv Chowk metro station post 9 PM; traffic restrictions placed in Delhi-NCR
India | Dec 31, 2019, 10:50 AM ISTThe traffic police in Delhi-NCR have made strict security arrangements to smooth traffic movement and check on drunk driving. Several advisories have also been issued for New Year's eve. The Delhi Metro have said there would be no exit from the Rajiv Chowk metro station post 9 PM today.
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Delhi: 8-year-old boy killed, another injured in firing during New Year eve celebrations
India | Jan 01, 2019, 12:15 PM ISTAn eight-year-old boy died of bullet injuries in Usmanpur area, while a 12-year-old boy was shot at during New Year's eve celebrations in northeast Delhi's Welcome area.
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Rahul joins Sonia Gandhi in Goa for New Year celebrations
National | Dec 31, 2017, 02:04 PM ISTCongress President Rahul Gandhi arrived in Goa to join his mother Sonia Gandhi to usher in the New Year, a party official said on Sunday.
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Cops watched as mobs targeted women on New Year’s eve in B'luru
India | Jan 02, 2017, 02:39 PM ISTAs the world turned a new chapter with the onset of 2017, Bengaluru proved its abject failure in safeguarding the safety and dignity of women.
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Don’t forget to watch New Year's Eve show at Burj Khalifa on Twitter
World | Dec 31, 2016, 06:39 PM ISTThe much-anticipated New Year's Eve gala will include a series of fireworks for the first time and will be live streamed from Dubai to a global audience on Twitter. Emaar Properties, developer of Burj Khalifa
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35 dead, over 40 injured in Shanghai New Year's stampede
World | Jan 01, 2015, 08:45 AM ISTShanghai: Thirty-five people died in a stampede during New Year's celebrations in downtown Shanghai, city officials said -- the worst disaster to hit one of China's showcase cities in recent years.A Shanghai government statement said
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Don't let 'these' ruin your perfect 1st January!
Who cares | Jan 01, 2015, 12:53 PM ISTEvery year on 31st December many of us think that with clock striking 12, our lives would entirely change. The first day of the 'New Year' would be super exciting and happening, all our resolutions
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Know 'perfect' destinations in world famous for New Year celebrations
World | Jan 05, 2015, 01:13 PM ISTNew Delhi: After a turbulent year marred by terror woes, Ebola outbreaks and a horrific series of airline disasters, many could be forgiven for saying good riddance to 2014 and gratefully ringing in a new