In a major decision, Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday allowed 4 lakh restaurant, bars and eatery outlets in the state to start their operations from the first week of October, just ahead of Navaratri starting October 17.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/maharashtra-govt-allows-restaurants-bars-to-open-from-october-first-week/articleshow/78362953.cms