New lockdown-like restrictions in Maharashtra from today as Covid-19 cases soar Premium (HT) Share Via Read Full Story The Maharashtra government has imposed several new restrictions in an attempt to bring the spiralling coronavirus infections under control. The new lockdown-like restrictions under the government's 'Break- the-Chain' program will come into effect from 8 pm today and will remain effective till 7 am on May 1. On Wednesday, the state added 67,468 new Covid-19 cases and 568 deaths. With this the total cases of Covid-19 have mounted to 40,27,827. Here is all you need to know about the new lockdown-like restrictions in Maharashtra effective 8 pm today: TRENDING STORIESSee All