Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (RJP)

Mangaluru, Jan 1: As the clock struck midnight, the city erupted in joyous celebrations welcoming the New Year with much spirit and gusto.

In spite of restrictions placed by the city commissionerate about timings, banning of New Year parties in public places and stricter guidelines for the year, the city bathed in celebrations as the year 2017 faded into oblivion, and paved way for the dawn of New Year, 2018. At the stroke of midnight, the city erupted in joy and dazzling fireworks lit the night sky everywhere.

There were plenty of New Year parties across the city. Live orchestra with the latest film songs hits, DJs playing peppy dance numbers, laser lights and lavish spreads of food and drink added spark to the occasion. Revelers, chiefly made of youngsters, enjoyed the music and entertainment and danced away to glory till after midnight. In most of the cases, New Year died down at midnight due to restrictions.

While some Hindu organisations like Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal had called for banning of late night parties and threatened with consequences if they went on, police made sure that no untoward incident took place.
Security was tight all over city. Police commissioner T R Suresh personally managed the security situation with the help from senior officers and police personnel.

Kulshekar Church 

Bejai Church

Vamanjoor Church

Earlier in the evening, New Year celebrations began on a solemn note with Eucharistic celebrations at all churches in city including Rosario Cathedral.

Bishop Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza celebrated the Mass at Bajal Church this year.

Daijiworld wishes all its readers a happy, prosperous and fabulous New Year!