Amid an alarming rise in COVID-19 cases, the Maharashtra Government has decided to impose more strict restrictions in the state under the ‘Break the Chain’ campaign. The new restrictions will stay in force from 8 am on Thursday to 7 am on May 1. Under the new orders, all government offices (centre, state, local administrative), except emergency services related to the coronavirus pandemic, will open with only 15 percent attendance.
It may be noted that the official notification from the government did not use the world ‘lockdown’ as had been the general expectation.
Restrictions will also be imposed on weddings and only 25 people will be able to attend the ceremony. Under the new restrictions, the wedding ceremony will have to be arranged in a single hall and should be completed in two hours as a single event. A fine of Rs 50,000 will be imposed for violating the rules.
Private vehicles (except buses) will be able to run only for urgent or emergency services,…