People across metro cities in India thronged to landmark locations, malls and restaurants to celebrate New Year amid heavy security arrangements. Several historical landmarks were lit with bright coloured lights to mark the end of 2017 and to welcome 2018. <br/><br/>In the National Captial Delhi, people welcomed the new year with great enthusiasm and festive spirit. A large number of revellers visited the heart of the city, Connaught Place and India Gate to celebrate new year. Delhites also thronged temples, gurudwaras and churches for midnight prayers. <br/><br/>In Kolkata, thousands of people thronged popular tourist spots such as the Victoria Memorial, the Alipore Zoo, Science city and the Eco Park. New year's revellers also gathered at the brightly illuminated Park Street area, which houses a number of popular pubs and eateries.<br/><br/>In Mumbai, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation buildings were lit up on the occasion. Some revellers welcomed 2018 in restaurants in the famous hill station Lonavala. Some party goers celebrated arrival of new year in Navi Mumbai, Thane, and at farm houses located near Mumbai. <br/><br/>Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh celebrated New Year with ITBP officials and their family members at forward post at Matli, in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. He also interacted with the children and posed for photographs with them. Mr Rajnath Singh will today visit Nelong Valley at a height of 11,700 feet where temperature dips to minus 15 degrees Celsius. <br/><br/>President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have greeted the nation on the occasion of New Year. In a message, the President said, New Year is a time for reflection, for resolutions and for renewal. He said, as 2018 dawns, let us all commit ourselves to a happier and wholesome period ahead – to strengthening the bonds that unite all of us as Indians. He also called upon the people to work for a cleaner and greener environment that we can bequeath to our children.<br/><br/>In his message, Prime Minister wished a happy new year to fellow countrymen. Mr Modi also conveyed his best wishes to the people for various festivals falling in January 2018. <br/>