AS the countdown for welcoming the New Year begins, people from Twin Cities, Bhilai and Durg are planning for the grand celebration.

Hotels, clubs, pubs, resorts and other event organising venues have amped up for the weekend party and are welcoming 2023 with special sets, DJs, renowned artists, celebrities and decorations, while minding the police guidelines. As the revellers are likely to come out to the streets for celebrations in good numbers, the city police are gearing up to check untoward incidents.

Meanwhile, the markets are all set with the varieties of designers’ and colorful greeting cards for customers on the occasion of New Year; while on the other hand, hotels and restaurants have already made elaborate arrangements for New Year’s celebrations. Eating-out places in the city have dished out a special menu for the foodies of the city. Many families prefer to spend the New Year’s Eve at their favorite eatery to enjoy a grand feast with their loved ones.

Youths of the city are all set to shake leg to the tunes of electrifying music on the occasion, many of whom have already bought entry passes for party venues. The youngsters are looking forward to attend the hottest of bashes, scheduled up at various hotels and eating joints in the city, while the kids are thronging at gift shops for buying beautiful NY gifts and designers’ greeting cards.