Updated: Bar on social, cultural, political gatherings Share Article AAA Warning: A mural at Deonar, in Mumbai, promotes the message to not throw used masks carelessly. | Photo Credit: Vivek Bendre Bar on social, cultural, political gatherings In what could be termed as the return of partial lockdown in the State in the wake of rising COVID-19 cases, Maharashtra government announced that all cinema halls, hotels and restaurants will run on 50% capacity only. According to new guidelines issued on Monday, entry in cinema halls, restaurants, shopping malls will be allowed only to those wearing masks. Establishments have been asked to make adequate arrangement of santisiers and additional personnel to strictly enforce the rules. In case of violations, these will be closed down till further notification.