Hundreds of people, most of them youngsters, thronged to main road in the last moments of 2013 to witness the celebrations amidst fireworks. Spirit of the crowd rose as midnight approached and crackers made the sky colourful as the clock struck 12 midnight.
People were seen exchanging New Year greetings by shaking hands and hugging each other.
Hotels in city had offered special loads of gifts to its customers in an attempt to make their New Year celebrations a memorable one. Hotels such as Ocean Pearl, Gold Finch also offered sumptuous food, live music, dance competition, unlimited food and some colourful events.
People who hesitated to attend expensive New Year parties welcomed the year 2014 in front of Television in their houses.
Only 30 minutes
The police department has just given half-an-hour extension for Mangaloreans to welcome 2014 after midnight, in order to avoid untoward incidents in the late night.
The Mangalore police were out in full strength on New Year's eve to rein in drunk drivers. Alcometers were used to check drunken driving. In some places where alcometers were not there, drivers suspected for drunken driving were be taken for a medical examination, police sources said.
Police teams were formed to curb instances of youth and students misbehaving with women in the guise of wishing them. They have also warned of strict action against persons indulging is drag races, driving vehicles rashly, drinking and driving, creating ruckus, drinking on beaches and conducting dances or programmes which are obscene.
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