These are the states which have imposed or re-imposed new curbs ahead of the new year celebrations:Maharashtra: The state has announced a seven-hour night curfew across all cities and municipal corporation areas. However, in view of the night curfew, New Year celebrations can be held before 11 pm, but after that strict action will be taken against people who violate the prohibitory orders, the official said. Karnataka: After the night curfew order was withdrawn, Karnataka has put a ban on mass gatherings without social distancing in clubs, pubs, restaurants or in similar places from December 30 to January 2. In a statement, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said: "In view of the public opinion that there was no need for night curfew, the decision was reviewed and after consulting with cabinet colleagues and senior officials it has been decided to withdraw the night curfew," Yediyurappa said. Rajasthan: Curfew will be imposed in Rajasthan from 8 pm on December 31 to 6 am on January 1.

Source: Mint December 27, 2020 11:26 UTC