In Madhya Pradesh, the State government has imposed a ten-day lockdown in the capital Bhopal from 25th July, following a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in the last few days.<br />''<br />''The number of COVID-19 cases in the State climbed to 24,842 while the death toll mounted to 770.<br />'' <br />''State Home Minister Narottam Mishra told the media after the meeting of the State cabinet today that hotels and markets will also remain closed except for essential services during lockdown.<br />'' <br />''As per the State Health Department, all 52 districts have active cases. A total of 579 persons were discharged from hospitals yesterday taking the number of the recovered patients to 16,836.<br />'' <br />''The number of cases in Indore, the worst-hit district, rose to 6,339 and death toll to 300. The number of cases in Bhopal stood at 4,669 including 144 fatalities.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Meanwhile, there will be a ban on entry into the Nag Chandreshwar temple in Ujjain, which opens only on Nag panchami in a year. According to official information, keeping in view the government's guideline due to Corona pandemic, the district and temple administration has arranged live darshan through website and other modes.</span><br />