Newsinc24 Team 
In view of the increasing number of coronavirus patients inMaharashtra, Uddhav Tahkarey,CM has instructed to impose a night curfew in the state from Sunday night (March 28) to avoid congestion, implement some strict measures to curb growing infection & implement it effectively, said CM's Secretariat. The decision was taken during a meeting with district magistrates.As per the guidelines for the statewide night curfew, all malls will remain closed from 8 pm to 7 am in Maharashtra. The state has also reported a new variant of the virus, called a "double mutant," adding to concerns about the surge in cases.
"The danger from coronavirus is not over. On the contrary, it has increased. People need to understand this. It has become imperative to take strict actions. District collectors can impose lockdown depending on the local situation. But they will have to give sufficient time to the people beforehand," Uddhav Thackeray said. The chief minister said the government will also increase the rate of vaccination in the state. Uddhav Thackeray said he does not want to impose lockdown but the rising Covid-19 numbers suggest the state's health infrastructure may fall short of the rising demand. The local government imposed a full lockdown for ten days in the worst-affected towns Nanded and Beed following a cabinet meeting.
Chief Minister Office also issued an order stating that all Malls are directed to remain close from 8 pm to 7 am.People should celebrate Holi in a simple manner considering the rise in COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra and crowding should be avoided, the state government said on Friday. Holi will be celebrated on March 28 and Rang Panchami falls a day later. The state government also urged the Christian community to observe Good Friday (on April 2) and celebrate Easter Sunday (on April 4) in a simple manner in view of the spread of the disease. As for daily COVID-19 cases, Maharashtra reported the highest 35,952 infections in a day.
