Sluggish traffic, road barricades for marriage processions, loud bangs of 'dhols' and DJs during commute, and parking headache awaits Delhiites as the wedding season kicked off on Tuesday (Nov 12).

With around 450k&nbsp;weddings expected to be held over the next three weeks, Delhi Police have&nbsp;deployed 1,500 to 2,000 traffic personnel to smoothen the flow of vehicles.

The first phase of the wedding season, which spans 18 days, began on Tuesday and will continue till December 16, according to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). Around 50,000 weddings are scheduled for the day in the national capital, it said.

Wedding bands and banquet halls across the city are witnessing a surge in demand for bookings.

A senior police officer said that regular meetings are being held with banquet hall owners to ensure that parking arrangements are in place. "We advise venues without on-site parking to arrange for valet services. We are also focussing on curbing drunk driving and managing 'baraats' to avoid congestion on main roads," the officer said.

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Patrolling bikes have been stationed across the city to help maintain traffic flow, he added.

Wedding vendors in the city are gearing up for a busy month ahead.

Jakir Khan, owner of Rajdhani Band, shared that he has already received 75 to 80 bookings for November. "From today, we're getting five to six bookings every day. A lot of customers booked us in advance, starting last month," Khan said.

Karishma, who runs the Jea Band Group, also reported a strong start to the season.

"We have already received around 80 bookings for November, with 14 just for today," she said. "The number is likely to increase in the coming days. We're also seeing a rise in destination wedding bookings," she added.

Mohammad Rihaan, owner of White and Green Wedding Planners, said that his team has secured 50 contracts for weddings this month alone.

Harindra Tomar, another wedding planner, said he has already 25 wedding bookings for this month, and expects the numbers to rise as the season progresses.

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Praveen Khandelwal, Secretary General of the CAIT and the MP from Chandni Chowk, explained that the tradition of celebrating weddings after Dev Uthani Ekadashi is rooted in ancient texts, which suggests that Lord Vishnu awakens from his four-month rest on this day.

"From this point onward, auspicious events like weddings begin," Khandelwal said.

With weddings spanning sectors such as clothing, jewellery, decorations, electronics, furniture, gifts, and catering, the wedding season will create a wealth of opportunities for service providers and generate significant employment, he added.

According to CAIT's estimates, the wedding season is set to drive economic activity of over Rs 6 lakh crore.

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Sluggish traffic, road barricades for marriage processions, loud bangs of 'dhols' and DJs during commute, and parking headache awaits Delhiites as the wedding season kicked off on Tuesday (Nov 12).

Sluggish traffic, road barricades for marriage processions, loud bangs of 'dhols' and DJs during commute, and parking headache awaits Delhiites as the wedding season kicked off on Tuesday (Nov 12). With around 450k weddings expected to be held over the next three weeks, Delhi Police have deployed 1,500 to 2,000 traffic personnel to smoothen the flow of vehicles. The first phase of the wedding season, which spans 18 days, began on Tuesday and will continue till December 16, according to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). Around 50,000 weddings are scheduled for the day in the national capital, it said. Wedding bands and banquet halls across the city are witnessing a surge in demand for bookings. A senior police officer said that regular meetings are being held with banquet hall owners to ensure that parking arrangements are in place. "We advise venues without on-site parking to arrange for valet services. We are also focussing on curbing drunk driving and managing 'baraats' to avoid congestion on main roads," the officer said. Also read | India: Delhi becomes 'gas chamber' as AQI surges to 'severe' for first time this season Patrolling bikes have been stationed across the city to help maintain traffic flow, he added. Wedding vendors in the city are gearing up for a busy month ahead. Jakir Khan, owner of Rajdhani Band, shared that he has already received 75 to 80 bookings for November. "From today, we're getting five to six bookings every day. A lot of customers booked us in advance, starting last month," Khan said. Karishma, who runs the Jea Band Group, also reported a strong start to the season. "We have already received around 80 bookings for November, with 14 just for today," she said. "The number is likely to increase in the coming days. We're also seeing a rise in destination wedding bookings," she added. Mohammad Rihaan, owner of White and Green Wedding Planners, said that his team has secured 50 contracts for weddings this month alone. Harindra Tomar, another wedding planner, said he has already 25 wedding bookings for this month, and expects the numbers to rise as the season progresses. Also read | India: Man arrested for cultivating cannabis at home in Greater Noida, selling on dark web Praveen Khandelwal, Secretary General of the CAIT and the MP from Chandni Chowk, explained that the tradition of celebrating weddings after Dev Uthani Ekadashi is rooted in ancient texts, which suggests that Lord Vishnu awakens from his four-month rest on this day. "From this point onward, auspicious events like weddings begin," Khandelwal said. With weddings spanning sectors such as clothing, jewellery, decorations, electronics, furniture, gifts, and catering, the wedding season will create a wealth of opportunities for service providers and generate significant employment, he added. According to CAIT's estimates, the wedding season is set to drive economic activity of over Rs 6 lakh crore. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Delhiites brace for traffic chaos as 450k weddings to be held in 3 weeks

Antibodies against COVID-19 infection have been found in 33% of people in the latest sero-prevalence survey in the national capital.

The figure was released after the preliminary analysis of the third survey of 17,000 samples.

The third serological survey, which collected samples from all 11 districts in the national capital, suggested that the prevalence of antibodies for COVID-19 went up from 29.1 per cent to around 33 per cent between August and September.

A sero prevalence survey uses serology tests to determine the number of people in a population or community who have antibodies against an infectious disease.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, India's COVID-19 tally of cases galloped past 51 lakh with a spike of 97,894 new cases and 1,132 deaths in last 24 hours.

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 51,18,254 including 10,09,976 active cases, 40,25,080 cured/discharged/migrated and 83,198 deaths, according to Union Ministry of Health data.

India on Wednesday became only the second country in the world, after the United States, to record more than 5 million cases.

(With inputs from agencies)

Antibodies against COVID-19 infection have been found in 33% of people in the latest sero-prevalence survey in the national capital. The figure was released after the preliminary analysis of the third survey of 17,000 samples.

Antibodies against COVID-19 infection have been found in 33% of people in the latest sero-prevalence survey in the national capital. The figure was released after the preliminary analysis of the third survey of 17,000 samples. The third serological survey, which collected samples from all 11 districts in the national capital, suggested that the prevalence of antibodies for COVID-19 went up from 29.1 per cent to around 33 per cent between August and September. A sero prevalence survey uses serology tests to determine the number of people in a population or community who have antibodies against an infectious disease. Meanwhile, India's COVID-19 tally of cases galloped past 51 lakh with a spike of 97,894 new cases and 1,132 deaths in last 24 hours. The total coronavirus cases mounted to 51,18,254 including 10,09,976 active cases, 40,25,080 cured/discharged/migrated and 83,198 deaths, according to Union Ministry of Health data. India on Wednesday became only the second country in the world, after the United States, to record more than 5 million cases. (With inputs from agencies)

33% Delhiites exposed to coronavirus, have Covid antibodies: Latest sero survey

Union health minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday said that the Covid-19 vaccine may be ready by the beginning of the next year.

Speaking in Rajya Sabha Dr HArsh Vardhan said that “India is making efforts just like other countries. Under PM's guidance, an expert group is looking at it &amp; we have advanced planning in place. We are hopeful that by start of next year, vaccine will be available in the country.”

Meanwhile, India's COVID-19 tally of cases galloped past 51 lakh with a spike of 97,894 new cases and 1,132 deaths in last 24 hours.

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 51,18,254 including 10,09,976 active cases, 40,25,080 cured/discharged/migrated and 83,198 deaths, according to Union Ministry of Health data.

(With inputs from agencies)

Union health minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday said that the Covid-19 vaccine may be ready by the beginning of the next year. Speaking in Rajya Sabha Dr HArsh Vardhan said that “India is making efforts just like other countries.

Union health minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday said that the Covid-19 vaccine may be ready by the beginning of the next year. Speaking in Rajya Sabha Dr HArsh Vardhan said that “India is making efforts just like other countries. Under PM's guidance, an expert group is looking at it & we have advanced planning in place. We are hopeful that by start of next year, vaccine will be available in the country.” Meanwhile, India's COVID-19 tally of cases galloped past 51 lakh with a spike of 97,894 new cases and 1,132 deaths in last 24 hours. The total coronavirus cases mounted to 51,18,254 including 10,09,976 active cases, 40,25,080 cured/discharged/migrated and 83,198 deaths, according to Union Ministry of Health data. (With inputs from agencies)

Hopeful of virus vaccine in India by beginning of 2021: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

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