New Year

First day of a calendar year, in particular, January 1 in the Julian and Gregorian calendar

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Myanmar to free almost 25,000 prisoners in largest amnesty in years Myanmar will free almost 25,000 prisoners in an amnesty to mark the traditional New Year, the president's office said on Friday, its largest mass pardon in recent years. Reuters - Published on April 17, 2020
Iran to ban New Year travel as coronavirus toll rises to 2,077 Iran plans to ban Iranian New Year travel and traditional gatherings in parks, President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday, as the coronavirus toll rose to 2,077 in the worst-hit country in the Middle.. Reuters - Published on March 25, 2020
North Korea urges citizens to 'break through barriers' as nuclear standoff continues While a North Korean deadline for the United States to soften its stand on denuclerization talks passed uneventfully over the New Year, state media and propaganda efforts have been focusing on the.. Reuters - Published on January 27, 2020
China's New Year TV show pays tearful tribute to virus fighters, urges victory Chinese state television's traditional Lunar New Year extravaganza on Friday paid tribute to the people of Wuhan and to medical staff fighting the coronavirus crisis, urging them on to victory in the.. Reuters - Published on January 24, 2020
PM Modi dials French President Macron to wish New Year, discusses global situations In his telephone conversation with President Macron, Prime Minister Modi reiterated his commitment to further strengthening the Strategic Partnership between India and France. DNA - Published on January 10, 2020
PM speaks to US President Trump; expresses desire to enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President Donald Trump and expressed desire to work with him to increase cooperation in areas of mutual interest, a statement from the PMO said on Tuesday... IndiaTimes - Published on January 7, 2020
Manner in which nation celebrated science and space program will be etched in memory: PM on Chandrayaan-2 mission "I am very happy that one of my first programmes at the start of the New Year and new decade is linked to science, technology and innovation. This programme is happening in Bengaluru, a city associated.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 3, 2020
Austrian conservatives and Greens strike New Year's coalition deal Austrian conservative leader Sebastian Kurz struck a coalition deal on Wednesday with the Greens to ensure his return to power and bring the left-wing party into government for the first time, three.. Reuters - Published on January 1, 2020
Kolkata Police conducts raids on New Year's night; arrests more than 800 people for disorderly conduct Raids were conducted in the vicinities of clubs, pubs and hotels besides other parts of the city and as many as 148 non-bailable warrants were issued against people. DNA - Published on January 1, 2020
Irish PM leaves for Delhi after celebrating New Year in Goa Ireland Prime Minister Leo Varadkar left for New Delhi on Wednesday afternoon after celebrating the New Year in Goa, an official said. "His entire trip was private and he did not even avail any police.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 1, 2020
Thousands march in Hong Kong on New Year's Day, pledge to 'keep fighting' Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters began marching in Hong Kong on New Year's Day, demanding concessions from the city's embattled government as the civil unrest that convulsed the.. Reuters - Published on January 1, 2020
World welcomes 2020, but wildfires, protests, cast a pall over some celebrations The world celebrated the New Year on Wednesday with fireworks displays from Sydney to London, although celebrations were clouded by deadly wildfires in Australia, protests in Hong Kong and India and.. Reuters - Published on January 1, 2020
'New decade is occasion to renew commitment towards stronger India': Pres Kovind "Happy New Year everyone! The dawn of New Year and the new decade is an occasion to renew our commitment towards a stronger and more prosperous India. May 2020 bring joy, peace and prosperity to our.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 1, 2020	World welcomes 2020, but celebrations shadowed by wildfires, protests, Korea tensions The world celebrated the New Year on Wednesday with fireworks displays from Sydney to London, although celebrations were clouded by deadly wildfires in Australia, protests in Hong Kong and India and.. Reuters - Published on January 1, 2020
India celebrates New Year's Eve with protests against citizenship law Thousands of Indians ushered in the New Year by demonstrating against a citizenship law despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi's attempts to dampen protests that have run for nearly three weeks. Reuters - Published on December 31, 2019	Austria's next cabinet takes shape as New Year's coalition deal nears Austria's future cabinet took shape on Tuesday, with conservative Sebastian Kurz and his party set to control the lion's share of ministries under a coalition deal with the Greens widely expected to be.. Reuters - Published on December 31, 2019
Delhi: Going out for New Year's celebrations? Here's your traffic guide Go ahead and give this a read, if you are looking to go out prowling the streets of New Delhi soon. And if you already are stuck in traffic, well... you have no other choice. DNA - Published on December 31, 2019	J&K abolishes toll tax from New Year, to incur annual loss of Rs 1,500 crore Jammu and Kashmir administration on Tuesday announced abolition of toll posts, including at Lakhanpur along Jammu-Pathankot highway, a move that will lead to a loss of Rs 1,500 crore to the exchequer.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 31, 2019
President Kovind extends New Year greetings, asks people to commit themselves to making caring, compassionate society President Kovind asked people to commit themselves to making a peaceful, caring and compassionate society, according to a statement issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan. "The dawn of New Year and the new.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 31, 2019	Hong Kong protesters stage New Year marches, little festive cheer Hong Kong protesters formed giant human chains and marched through shopping malls on New Year's Eve, urging people not to give up the fight for democracy in 2020. Reuters - Published on December 31, 2019
Sydney gears up for New Year's spectacle despite Australian fires Large crowds thronged Sydney harbor on Tuesday to watch Australia's famous New Year's Eve fireworks, even as smoke from deadly wildfires turned skies in nearby coastal towns blood-red. Reuters - Published on December 31, 2019	North Korea's Kim to unveil 'new path' in New Year speech after U.S. misses deadline North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is set to make a closely watched New Year address on Wednesday which is likely to offer a glimpse of a "new path" he has vowed to take if the United States fails to meet.. Reuters - Published on December 31, 2019
'Persist in 2020' - Hong Kong gears up for New Year countdown unrest Hong Kong police will deploy more than 6,000 officers on New Year's Eve, local media reported on Tuesday, as protesters plan rallies around the city to urge people not to give up the fight for.. Reuters - Published on December 31, 2019	Turkey arrests 94 Islamic State suspects ahead of New Year Turkish police detained 94 people suspected of ties to Islamic State in nationwide raids on Monday ahead of New Year celebrations, police and state media said, two months after the group's leader Abu.. Reuters - Published on December 30, 2019
Cold wave tightens grip in north India, hits rail and air traffic; no respite till New Year The frigid air barrelling through parts of north India plummeted temperatures to the season's lowest in several places Saturday, including Delhi where the mercury hit a low of 2.4 degrees Celsius, as.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 28, 2019	Coldwave tightens grip, hits rail, air traffic; several places record season's lowest The frigid air barrelling through parts of north India plummeted temperatures to the season's lowest in several places Saturday, including Delhi where the mercury hit a low of 2.4 degrees Celsius, as.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 28, 2019
Olivia Newton-John becomes a dame in UK New Year's honors list Britain has recognized its film-directing and cricketing stars in the New Year's honors list, with a damehood for Olivia Newton-John and knighthoods for Sam Mendes, Steve McQueen and cricketer Clive.. Reuters - Published on December 27, 2019	Namibian ex-ministers enmeshed in fish scandal in jail for New Year Two former ministers and four others accused of taking bribes to offer fishing rights in Namibia's biggest corruption scandal will see in the New Year from custody after a court dismissed their urgent.. Reuters - Published on December 27, 2019
In a southern Indian town, women prepare for first New Year party IndiaTimes - Published on December 27, 2019	You dirty rat: Zodiac window cleaners set Tokyo sparkling for New Year Dangling more than 50 meters above a busy Tokyo street, window cleaners dressed up as a boar and a rat on Thursday scrubbed windows at a downtown hotel ahead of the country's New Year festivities. Reuters - Published on December 19, 2019
Hong Kong's New Year's fireworks canceled amid security concerns Hong Kong’s popular New Year's Eve fireworks will be canceled for the first time in a decade, as more than six months of protests heighten security concerns, the Hong Kong Tourism Board said on.. Reuters - Published on December 18, 2019	Elon Musk Releases Tesla Patents for Free – in the Name of Climate Change by Stephanie Boyd - While 2018 may well have been a year of mixed news as far as Tesla and SpaceX boss Elon Musk is concerned – at least with regard to his car firm’s financial performance.. One News Page Staff - Published on February 3, 2019