Twin cities usher in New Year with style
TIMES NEWS NETWORK
1 Jan, 2007 0020hrs IST
HUBLI: The bitter cold failed to dampen the mood as revellers left the warm comfort of their houses to chill out on New Year's Eve and all roads led to party boulevard.
Clubs, restaurants, hotels and resorts in and around the twin cities were beautifully adorned and decked up to mark the occasion.
As the hands of the clock struck twelve, the twin cities were seized with excitement and "Happy New Year"filled the air as everyone greeted each other.
Special entertainment programmes and dance parties were organised at all high-profile hotels. Hotels organising theme parties turned out to be a big success because of their blend of fun and music. The DJ's foot-tapping music made the youngsters sway to the tunes.
The cuisine was also appreciated by the family crowd. And, those at home were not left behind either. Television channels had lined up hoards of entertainment programmes to keep the viewers hooked.
"Network is busy"message greeted residents as they tried calling and sending messages to near and dear ones, particularly between 12 and 12 30 am.
In striking contrast though, thousands of poor people, especially slum dwellers, spent their night out without a roof. They had only the unsparing winter sky above their heads.
Heavy bandobust Police had deployed a massive force all over the city. Police nakas were put up at different places to ensure that the revellers did not cause nuisance on the roads.
TIMES NEWS NETWORK
1 Jan, 2007 0020hrs IST
HUBLI: The bitter cold failed to dampen the mood as revellers left the warm comfort of their houses to chill out on New Year's Eve and all roads led to party boulevard.
Clubs, restaurants, hotels and resorts in and around the twin cities were beautifully adorned and decked up to mark the occasion.
As the hands of the clock struck twelve, the twin cities were seized with excitement and "Happy New Year"filled the air as everyone greeted each other.
Special entertainment programmes and dance parties were organised at all high-profile hotels. Hotels organising theme parties turned out to be a big success because of their blend of fun and music. The DJ's foot-tapping music made the youngsters sway to the tunes.
The cuisine was also appreciated by the family crowd. And, those at home were not left behind either. Television channels had lined up hoards of entertainment programmes to keep the viewers hooked.
"Network is busy"message greeted residents as they tried calling and sending messages to near and dear ones, particularly between 12 and 12 30 am.
In striking contrast though, thousands of poor people, especially slum dwellers, spent their night out without a roof. They had only the unsparing winter sky above their heads.
Heavy bandobust Police had deployed a massive force all over the city. Police nakas were put up at different places to ensure that the revellers did not cause nuisance on the roads.
