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New Year sees a 'spirited' start as liquor sales surge in several states

New Year's Eve in Kerala saw liquor sales worth Rs 108 crore, while alcohol worth Rs 97.42 crore was sold on Christmas Eve. Noida, Greater Noida records Rs 14 crore liquor sales

New Year sees a 'spirited' start as liquor sales surge in several states
Updated On : 03 Jan 2025 | 6:43 PM IST

Mumbai Police penalise 23,470 motorists for violating norms on New Year eve

Police penalised more than 23,000 motorists for violating rules, driving drunk, and obstructing traffic, during the New Year celebrations in Mumbai, officials said on Wednesday. While traffic police penalised 17,800 vehicles and collected Rs 89,19,750 fine via e-challans, city police fined 5,670 motorists. Overall, police checked 46,143 vehicles on New Year's eve at 107 places across Mumbai and caught 333 motorists who were driving under the influence of alcohol. The action was taken for drunk driving, obstructing traffic, riding motorbikes without helmets, jumping signals, and entering one-way roads, a traffic police official said. Motorists were also fined for speed violations, driving four-wheelers without wearing the seat belt and using mobile phones while driving, he said. A large number of people assembled at prominent places in Mumbai, including the Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Bandra Bandstand, and Juhu Chowpatty, to ring in the New Year. Security was tightened at key

Mumbai Police penalise 23,470 motorists for violating norms on New Year eve
Updated On : 01 Jan 2025 | 9:08 PM IST

New Year's Eve order frenzy: Ice cubes, condoms, chocolates among top items

Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha shared interesting insights on user orders via social media

New Year's Eve order frenzy: Ice cubes, condoms, chocolates among top items
Updated On : 31 Dec 2024 | 11:11 PM IST

World starts to welcome 2025 with light shows, embraces, ice plunges

From Sydney to Vladivostok, communities around the world have begun welcoming 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges. Auckland became the first major city to celebrate, as thousands thronged downtown or climbed the city's ring of volcanic peaks for a fireworks vantage point. A light display recognized Indigenous people. Countries in the South Pacific Ocean are the first to ring in the New Year, with midnight in New Zealand striking 18 hours before the ball drop in Times Square in New York. Conflict muted acknowledgements of the new year in places like the Middle East, Sudan and Ukraine. Fireworks in Sydney Fireworks blasted off the Sydney Harbor Bridge and across the bay. More than a million Australians and others gathered at iconic Sydney Harbor for the celebration. British pop star Robbie Williams led a singalong with the crowd. The celebration also featured Indigenous ceremonies and performances that acknowledged the land's first people. Asia prepares for

World starts to welcome 2025 with light shows, embraces, ice plunges
Updated On : 31 Dec 2024 | 10:24 PM IST

Masks, whistling ban: Bengaluru enforces strict rules for New Year's eve

From vehicle restrictions to mandatory masks, here are all the rules implemented by Bengaluru Police to ensure safety in the city during New Year's eve celebrations

Masks, whistling ban: Bengaluru enforces strict rules for New Year's eve
Updated On : 31 Dec 2024 | 2:15 PM IST

High security in Mumbai on New Year's eve, over 14,000 personnel deployed

More than 14,000 police personnel have been deployed in Mumbai as part of elaborate security arrangements to maintain law and order on New Year's eve, officials said on Tuesday. Large gatherings are expected at prominent places in the city, including Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Girgaon Chowpatty, Bandra Bandstand, Juhu and Versova beaches. Also, celebrations at various hotels, restaurants and malls are likely to continue till the wee hours of Wednesday. Hence, police have made arrangements for a strict vigil to avoid any untoward incident in the city, an official said. More than 12,000 police constables, 2,184 officers, 53 assistant commissioners, 29 deputy commissioners and eight additional commissioner-rank officers have been deployed as part of the security arrangements, he said. Police personnel in plain clothes will keep an eye at crowded places to avoid any untoward incident, he said. The New Year celebrations at many places will also be monitored through CCTVs, the off

High security in Mumbai on New Year's eve, over 14,000 personnel deployed
Updated On : 31 Dec 2024 | 12:48 PM IST

Last day of the year: Google Doodle celebrates New Year's Eve 2024

Countdown begins to welcome 2025 and preparation also started to enjoy the last day of the year. Google Doodle also celebrated New Year's Eve, sharing an animated shimmering clock ticking to midnight

Last day of the year: Google Doodle celebrates New Year's Eve 2024
Updated On : 31 Dec 2024 | 11:55 AM IST

New Year's Eve 2024: Over 20,000 cops to watch over celebrations in Delhi

Delhi Police has reportedly announced strong security plans for New Year's eve, deploying close to 20,000 police and paramilitary officers to maintain law and order amid celebrations

New Year's Eve 2024: Over 20,000 cops to watch over celebrations in Delhi
Updated On : 31 Dec 2024 | 11:21 AM IST

New Year 2025: 50 best quotes to inspire you to fulfill your resolutions

Happy New Year 2025: The New Year is here and people are making New Year resolutions. If you've made your own promises, here are 50 inspiring quotes to help you stay motivated and achieve your goals

New Year 2025: 50 best quotes to inspire you to fulfill your resolutions
Updated On : 31 Dec 2024 | 6:47 AM IST

Mumbai Police to deploy 14k personnel for security on New Year's Eve

More than 14,000 police personnel will be deployed across Mumbai to prevent any untoward incidents on New Year's Eve, officials said on Friday. The police are expecting large gatherings at prominent and popular places, including the Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Girgaum Chowpatty, Juhu beach and Bandstand in suburban Bandra on December 31. People will also throng places like hotels, restaurants and other such commercial establishments to ring in the New Year. In view of this, police are gearing up to maintain law and order in the city, they said. Accordingly, 12,048 police constables, 2,184 officers, 53 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs), 29 Deputy Commissioners of Police (ACPs), and 8 Additional Commissioners of Police-rank officers will be part of the security arrangements, he said. Besides this, the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) platoons, Quick Response Team (QRT), Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), Riot Control Police platoon and Home Guards will also be ...

Mumbai Police to deploy 14k personnel for security on New Year's Eve
Updated On : 27 Dec 2024 | 10:51 PM IST

100+ End-of-year quotes and messages to reflect on memories of 2024

2024 is all set to end in just a few days and it's time to visit some powerful quotes to help you appreciate the past year. Here are 100+ end of the year quotes and messages to share

100+ End-of-year quotes and messages to reflect on memories of 2024
Updated On : 04 Dec 2024 | 7:16 AM IST

Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival draws record tourists to China

A significant hike was observed in tourism in China due to the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival which helped to generate over 46.18 million yuan in income

Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival draws record tourists to China
Updated On : 05 Jan 2024 | 12:11 PM IST

Food, quick delivery platforms clock all-time high orders on New Year's Eve

While Bengaluru, New Delhi, and Mumbai saw the highest number of orders among the metros, cities such as Jaipur, Chandigarh, and Ahmedabad too witnessed significant demand

Food, quick delivery platforms clock all-time high orders on New Year's Eve
Updated On : 02 Jan 2024 | 12:14 PM IST

Kolkata's air worsens on New Year's Day due to bursting of firecrackers

The air quality in Kolkata worsened on New Year's Day, mainly due to the bursting of firecrackers at midnight, an official of the West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) said. Immediately after the midnight celebrations, the air quality index (PM 2.5) turned 250 in some southern and northern parts of the city, with smog reminiscent of Kali Puja night. However, it dipped slightly on Monday morning but some places such as Ballygunge and Jadavpur still experienced poor quality air of AQI 281 till 1 pm, the official said. Air monitoring stations at Victoria Memorial recorded marginally better AQI at 199, followed by 161 at Rabindra Sarobar and 152 at Bidhannagar, he said. While an AQI of 200 and above is classified as 'poor', the readings between 100 and 199 are categorised as 'moderate', both causing breathing discomfort to people with lung and heart diseases. Bursting of firecrackers coupled with particulate matters hanging in the air in winter, plus more number of cars hitting

Kolkata's air worsens on New Year's Day due to bursting of firecrackers
Updated On : 01 Jan 2024 | 4:32 PM IST

This new year, let us pledge to build prosperous nation: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday greeted citizens on the eve of the new year and asked them to take a pledge to build a prosperous society and nation. The arrival of the new year is an occasion to move forward with new resolutions and goals, she said in a message. The president has sent her greetings to all fellow citizens on the eve of new year, according to a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan. "May the year 2024 bring happiness, peace and prosperity for all. May we continue to contribute to the progress of our country. Let us welcome the new year and take a pledge to build a prosperous society and nation," Murmu said. On the joyous occasion of new year, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all Indians living in India and abroad," Murmu said.

This new year, let us pledge to build prosperous nation: President Murmu
Updated On : 31 Dec 2023 | 6:54 PM IST

New Zealand's Auckland first major city to celebrate New Year 2024

Auckland has become the first major city to ring in 2024, with thousands cheering a fireworks display sprouting from New Zealand's tallest structure, Sky Tower, and a downtown light show. This year's New Year's Eve celebrations are overshadowed by the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, which have cast a pall over festivities and heightened tensions across parts of the world. Many cities are deploying extra security and some places have canceled New Year's Eve events altogether. In Auckland, light rain throughout Sunday had cleared as forecast by midnight over the city of 1.7 million people before the countdown began on an illuminated digital display near the top of the 328-metre communications and observation tower. Two hours later in neighbouring Australia, the Sydney Harbor Bridge will become the focal point of a renowned midnight fireworks display and light show viewed annually by around 425 million people worldwide, according to city authorities. More police than ever have been

New Zealand's Auckland first major city to celebrate New Year 2024
Updated On : 31 Dec 2023 | 6:03 PM IST

Shimla records 50-60% occupancy on New Year's Eve, 'lowest in 40 years'

Prediction of weekend snow and the chief minister's directions not to be harsh with drunk revelers on New Year failed to woo tourists to Shimla which recorded 50-60 per cent occupancy, "the lowest in the last 40 years". Last year, Shimla had recorded more than 80 per cent occupancy on New Year. The hotel and allied industries were pinning hopes on 'white New Year' but chances of snowfall appear very bleak. While, the Mall Road and The Ridge in the heart of the city are abuzz with tourists as winter carnival turned the place into a fair with lights and cultural bonanza being organised but tourist footfall has not converted in room occupancy in hotels, said Shimla Hotel and Tourism Stakeholders Association president M K Seth. The occupancy is about 50-60 per cent which is the lowest in the last 40 years and even during the Covid-19 pandemic, the tourist rush on New Year was more than this time, he told the PTI. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu had directed to ..

Shimla records 50-60% occupancy on New Year's Eve, 'lowest in 40 years'
Updated On : 31 Dec 2023 | 5:45 PM IST

150k tourists likely to be in Shimla for New Year's Eve; 200 cops deployed

Shimla is preparing for a tourist surge and traffic snarls on New Year's Eve and Shimla Police is taking measures to maintain traffic order and public safety

150k tourists likely to be in Shimla for New Year's Eve; 200 cops deployed
Updated On : 31 Dec 2023 | 11:52 AM IST

New Year 2024: Delhi Police issues traffic advisory; check details here

Delhi Traffic Police will deploy around 2,500 personnel for the smooth movement of vehicles and 250 teams to regulate drunk driving

New Year 2024: Delhi Police issues traffic advisory; check details here
Updated On : 29 Dec 2023 | 11:17 AM IST