Madhya Pradesh government has issued new guidelines in the wake of rising Covid-19 cases in the State. As per the fresh guidelines, only 250 persons will be permitted in the wedding function and only 50 persons will be allowed to attend a funeral. AIR correspondent reports, Additional Chief Secretary Home Dr. Rajesh Rajoura informed that all types of fairs, in which people gather, will be banned. These instructions have become effective with immediate effect till further orders.<br />''<br />''Collectors of the districts have been instructed to take necessary preventive action by declaring containment zones in their districts as per requirement.<br />''<br />''Along with these instructions, the guidelines issued earlier regarding night curfew will also remain effective.<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Meanwhile , State reported 594 new Covid positive cases including 319 in Indore and 92 in Bhopal. The number of active cases increased to 1554.</span><br />