The People of Delhi-NCR are all set to welcome the New Year 2025. On the eve of New Year, the streets have been lit up and party places along with hotels and restaurants in several parts of the city are preparing for a huge rush. Over 20 thousand police personnel and Paramilitary forces are being deployed in the National Capital to ensure public safety and peaceful New Year celebrations in the national capital.
As Delhites prepare for celebrations of the New Year, special preparations are being made by the hotels, restaurants, pubs and malls with special offers and discounts to make the eve a memorable one for the people. The National Capital and its adjoining areas have been decked up with colourful lights creating a party vibe in the air. On the occasion, Delhi Police are putting in extra vigil to make it safe for the people of the city. Special arrangements have been made in major markets, including CCTV cameras and extra deployment of police personnel to prevent any untoward incident.
The exit gates of Rajiv Chowk Metro Station will be closed at 9 PM today. However, entry of passengers will be allowed until the last train departs from the Station. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) informed that QR tickets with a destination to Rajiv Chowk Metro Station will also not be issued through DMRC’s mobile app from 8 PM today.
Metro services on the rest of the network will continue to operate as per the regular timetable. Delhi Traffic Police has also issued an advisory for commuters stating that no vehicle will be allowed entry without passes in the Inner and Outer Circle of Connaught Place after 8 PM today. Despite experiencing intense cold, the people of Delhi are in no mood to skip celebrations of welcoming New Year 2025.