Page 6 - New Year

Sun Pharma, TCS, UltraTech: 5 Sensex stocks that you should bet on for 2022

Year 2020 may see up to 20 per cent jump in these stocks, as the chart formations reveal higher interest of market players in these counters

Strict action against ban violators on New Year's celebrations: Odisha govt

The Odisha government on Thursday directed the authorities to take stern action against people violating the ban on New Year's celebrations, and enforce the night curfew strictly. Issuing a fresh set of guidelines, the government said strict action will be taken against the people who violate the ban on celebrations on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Random checking will be conducted at picnic spots, malls, shopping complexes, hotels, clubs, restaurants, parks, convention halls and Kalyan Mandaps to check violations of mandatory wearing of masks and maintaining a distance of six feet between two individuals, it said. "In case of violation of COVID-19 protocols, heavy penalty will be imposed which will be decided by the local authorities," as per an official notification. The new guidelines, which will be in force from 5 am on January 1 till 5 am on February 1, said political gatherings should be limited to a maximum of 100 persons. Exhibitions, trade fairs, expos and melas will

Dakshineswar, Belur Math, Kalighat to be kept shut on New Year's Day

The Dakshineswar Temple and Belur Math, global headquarters of Ramakrishna Mission as well as Kalighat and North Kolkata's Thanthania Temple, will be closed to devotees on New Year's Day

Delhi to ring in New Year in chilly weather; cold wave likely till Jan 3

The minimum temperature at the Safdarjung Observatory, considered the official marker for the national capital, dropped sharply to 3.4 degrees Celsius, four notches below normal.

Covid-19: Mumbai Police impose Section 144, New Year celebrations banned

In view of the rising COVID-19 cases, the Mumbai Police on Thursday has imposed Section 144 in the city starting from today till January 7.As per the new COVID-19 restrictions, prohibition has been placed on New Year's celebrations, parties in any closed or open space including restaurants, hotels, bars, pubs, resorts and clubs from December 30 to January 7."The order shall come into the force, in the areas under the control of Commissioner of Police, Greater Mumbai from 00:00 Hrs of 30th December 2021 and will remain in force till 24:00 Hrs of 7th January 2022, unless withdrawn earlier," the order reads."Any person contravening this order shall be punishable under section 188 of Indian Penal Code 1860 in addition to the penal provision under the Epidemic Diseases Act 1897 and National Disaster Management Act 2005 and other legal provisions as applicable," said Chaitanya S, Deputy Commissioner of Police.Meanwhile, Mumbai on Wednesday reported 2,510 fresh COVID-19 cases and one death ..

Despite Omicron surge, tourists flock to Goa for New Year celebrations

Despite the recent Omicron surge, tourists from different parts of the country are flocking to Goa for New Year celebrations as there is no night curfew here.Speaking to ANI, Joe, a tourist said, "Basically, not only the government, but the public also should think about curbing the pandemic. For the past two years, people were at home and they were stressed, so we have come here for the New Year."He further spoke about the night curfew and said that the government has imposed it due to Christmas and New Year, but there is no night curfew in Goa."People should follow the COVID-19 protocols like wearing masks, maintaining social distancing, sanitizing, etc," Joe added.Justin, another tourist said that it is really important to be vaccinated with both the doses of COVID-19 vaccine."It is very important for all of us to be fully vaccinated due to rising cases. The government has taken the right decision of mandating both the doses for entering the places here. We are enjoying ourselves a

European countries tighten Covid measures to tackle Omicron surge

Just days before New Year's eve, some European countries have been forced to take stricter measures to cope with surging Covid-19 cases of the Omicron variant.

Small stocks score big in 2021; set to sail northwards in New Year

Stock market minnows put up a stellar show in 2021 giving returns of up to 60 per cent amid Dalal Street dream run and are likely to continue sailing northwards in the New Year too. Trumping pandemic-induced uncertainties, the Indian equity market posted stunning gains this year achieving several feats and smaller stocks benefited the most from the strong momentum. From reaching the momentous 50,000-mark in January to scaling 61,000-level in October, the BSE Sensex had an epic journey this year. Till December 28 this year, the midcap index gained 6,712.46 points or 37.41 per cent while the smallcap index zoomed 10,824.78 points or 59.81 per cent. In comparison, the BSE Sensex jumped 10,146.15 points or 21.24 per cent. "We are in a structural bull market where midcap and smallcap stocks tend to outperform. It was a very tough period for midcap and smallcap stocks from the beginning of 2018 to March 2020 because of the announcement of Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) and regulatory ..

Germany tightens Covid restrictions before New Year to curb Omicron threat

Germany introduced tighter restrictions nationwide for vaccinated and recovered people in a bid to slow the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant.

LIVE: Delhi, Mumbai report sharp uptick in daily Covid cases

Delhi sees 50% jump in cases from yesterday, while Mumbai reports nearly 70% rise

Omicron variant spreads global gloom over New Year's celebrations

As omicron spreads ever more gloom around the globe ahead of New Year's Eve, governments are moving at different speeds to contain the scourge, with some reimposing restrictions immediately

France tightens Covid-19 measures but no curfew for New Year's eve

France's Prime Minister Jean Castex and Health Minister Olivier Veran announced a series of new measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 during the New Year festivities

Karnataka govt imposes night curfew from December 28 for 10 days

The state has also banned New Year parties in public places

Odisha govt imposes restrictions for Christmas, New Year celebrations

As per the order, Christmas celebrations will be limited to the churches with participation of a maximum of 50 persons

Auto industry hopes for smooth ride in New Year after a bumpy 2021

The Indian automotive industry is driving into 2022 with a positive mindset in its quest to reach the pre-pandemic levels of sales volume, having built a solid foundation in 2021

Karnataka: No parties, mass gatherings from Dec 30-Jan 2 due to Covid

As many as 19 cases of Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus have been reported so far in the state

LIVE: 8 more Omicron cases in Maharashtra, 6 in Karnataka, 4 in Kerala

Of the six cases in Karnataka, one is a passenger from the UK, while five others have been detected from Covid clusters that have emerged from two educational institutions in Dakshina Kannada district

India records highest number of babies born on New Year's Day: UNICEF

More than 371,500 babies were born worldwide on New Year's Day and India is estimated to have recorded the highest number of births at around 60,000, according to the UN's children's agency

Curfews help Swiggy, Zomato serve record food orders on New Year's Eve

At peak, while Swiggy fulfilled 5,500 orders per minute, Zomato clocked in 4,254 orders per minute

India skipper Virat Kohli welcomes New Year with Hardik Pandya and family

India skipper Virat Kohli and all-rounder Hardik Pandya brought in the New Year together on Friday with their families in a safe environment