Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Cities Prepare for New Year Celebrations
Cities across India are getting ready for New Year celebrations.
In Mumbai, the Fire Brigade checked many places and punished some for not following safety rules.
They told people to avoid fireworks, smoking, and overcrowding.
In Delhi, the Traffic Police said no cars can go to Connaught Place and India Gate after 7 pm on December 31.
They also told people to use public transport.
In Bengaluru, the metro will run late to help people get home safely.
The Bihar government is making sure there is strict law and order during the celebrations.
Mumbai Police have also deployed a large number of personnel to ensure safety during the celebrations.
Everyone is advised to follow the rules and celebrate safely.
Mumbai Fire Brigade inspected 2,474 establishments and penalized 122 for violating fire safety norms.
Delhi Traffic Police issued traffic restrictions and diversions in Connaught Place and India Gate areas starting from 7 pm on December 31.
Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited extended metro services on the night of December 31 and the morning of January 1.
Bihar Chief Secretary directed strict law and order enforcement during New Year celebrations.
Mumbai Police deployed over 17,000 personnel across the city for New Year's Eve celebrations.
- Who
- Mumbai Fire Brigade, Delhi Traffic Police, Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited, Bihar Chief Secretary, Mumbai Police
- What
- Issued safety guidelines, traffic advisories, extended metro services, law and order enforcement, and security arrangements for New Year celebrations
- When
- Between December 22 and 28 (Mumbai inspections), December 31 (Delhi traffic restrictions, Bengaluru metro extended services, Bihar law and order enforcement, Mumbai police deployment)
- Where
- Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Bihar
- Why
- To ensure safety, manage traffic, and maintain law and order during New Year celebrations
- Mumbai Inspections Conducted
- 2,474
- Mumbai Non-Compliant Establishments
- 122
- Mumbai Notices Issued
- 52
- Mumbai Compliant Establishments
- 1,804
- Mumbai Action Taken Under
- Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act, 2006
- Delhi Traffic Restrictions Start Time
- 7 pm on December 31
- Delhi Designated Parking Locations
- Kali Bari Marg, Pt Pant Marg, Bhai Veer Singh Marg, Rakab Ganj Road, Copernicus Marg, Babar Road, Tansen Marg, Windsor Place, Jantar Mantar Road, Raisina Road
- Bengaluru Metro Extended Services
- Purple, Green, and Yellow Lines
- Bengaluru MG Road Metro Station Closure
- 10:00 pm on December 31
- Bihar Law and Order Enforcement
- Strict enforcement during December 31 and January 1
- Mumbai Police Personnel Deployed
- 17,000
Sources
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