Mangaluru, Dec 31, 2020: In the wake of the fear of the fast spreading Covid-19 strain already detected in the state and in order to check the spread of the virus, the administration has banned any public celebration of New Year in Mangaluru.
As a strict measure, prohibitory orders under Section 144 will be enforced in Mangaluru Police Commissionerate limits from 6 pm on December 31 to 6 am on January 1.
Hotels, pubs, clubs and malls have been instructed not to hold any special programmes for New Year.