New Year parties

New Year's Eve party: Night curfew, Section 144 and ban on bursting firecrackers; check rules for your state, city

Several state governments in India have taken measures to prevent large gatherings as part of their strategy to trace and treat passengers who returned from the UK in recent days and their contacts. The restrictions are most likely to affect the New Year's Eve celebrations in many cities as authorities have banned New Year parties and imposed night curfew along with Section 144 to prevent big gatherings.

Dec 30, 2020, 09:11 AM IST

Hyderabad police to conduct surprise checks to restrict violators

The police will use speed radars and vehicle-mounted cameras to keep a close eye on violators and will also impose certain restrictions on traffic movement. Hyderabad City's Commissioner of Police Anjani Kumar said that there will be 10-15 dynamic places where we`ll be conducting checking by surprise.  

Dec 31, 2019, 06:42 AM IST

Stop midnight parties on New Year's eve, they encourage drugs, sex: Karnataka moral police

The Karnataka Home Minister has refused to address to the demand saying people have no authority to make requests. 

Dec 29, 2017, 09:49 AM IST

Five star-studded performances on New Year’s Eve

Here's where you can have a glitzy New Year's Eve.

Dec 29, 2016, 15:21 PM IST