Janta Curfew LIVE: India joins hands to cheer Covid-19 warriors

23:50 March 22

New Delhi: People seen making purchases, after the conclusion of Janta Curfew following CM Arvind Kejriwal's announcement of a lockdown in the union territory from 6 am tomorrow till 31st March.  

23:29 March 22

Indian Medical Association conveys gratitude to PM Modi

Indian Medical Association conveys gratitude to PM Modi

New Delhi: The Indian Medical Association (IMA), on Sunday, wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a gesture of their appreciation towards the Janta Curfew and 5 pm public acknowledgement.

According to sources, Indian Medical Association on behalf of all its members has appreciated the gesture of PM Modi for motivating the Public to show gratitude towards the doctors, nurses and healthcare workers of the nation.

Notably, Prime Minister Modi had addressed the nation on March 19 to seek their help, support, and cooperation in the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic.

21:48 March 22

Curfew will remain continue till tomorrow 5 AM in Pune city  

Pune: The Joint Police Commissioner of Pune, Ravindra Shisve has said that the curfew will remain in place in Maharashtra's Pune city from 9 PM today to 5 AM tomorrow.  

"No one except people discharging essential duties will be allowed to come out on the streets during this period," he added.

20:45 March 22

Indian Army expresses gratitude to cheer Covid-19 'warriors'

Jammu and Kashmir: Dawar Battalion of Snow Leopard Brigade, at Gurez valley has participated in the exercise called by PM Modi to express gratitude to those providing essential services amid coronavirus pandemic.

20:12 March 22

Delhi people express appreciation for medical and other essential service providers

New Delhi: With the ringing of bells, beating of metal plates and clapping, people across the country on Sunday evening expressed appreciation for medical and other staff who are on the frontline of the battle against the Coronavirus.

The clanging sounds rang in the air as the clock struck five and people came out in balconies, lawns and terrace following an appeal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to show solidarity with doctors, nurses and others involved in providing essential services, as the country observed an unprecedented 'Janta Curfew' to check the spread of the virus.

20:11 March 22

Goa extends ''Janata Curfew'' by 3 more days

Panaji: The Goa government on Sunday extended the ''Janata Curfew'' by three more days, informed Goa CM Pramod Sawant.

19:54 March 22

PM Modi's mother clangs utensil to cheer Covid-19 'warriors'

Mother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Heeraben clangs utensil at her residence to express gratitude to those providing essential services amid novel coronavirus outbreak.

19:28 March 22

Odisha CM clangs utensil to express gratitude to those helping fight COVID-19

Bhubaneswar: Responding to the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik come out on his balcony to clap and express gratitude to those providing essential services amid deadly coronavirus outbreak.

Patnaik said,"Deep gratitude to millions of frontline warriors working relentlessly to contain COVID-19. I clap for all the doctors, nurses, health and sanitation workers, transport personnel, policemen, media persons and people providing basic necessities as partners to knockdown the pandemic."

19:21 March 22

Pradhan 'rings bell' to applaud services of people to contain virus spread

New Delhi: Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday participated in the bell ringing campaign to applaud the services of people who are working to contain the outbreak of coronavirus in the country.

In a video, the oil and steel minister, along with his wife Mridula Pradhan, son Nishant Pradhan and official residence staff, is seen clapping and ringing bells as a mark to salute those participating the war against coronavirus.

Pradhan in a tweet, said, "Joined my countrymen in expressing gratitude to all those people fighting for us, fighting to contain the #COVID19outbreak, fighting to keep the country running. Thank PM Sh. @narendramodi for making the country come together in these testing times," he said in a tweet.

18:57 March 22

It's beginning of a long battle says PM Modi

It's beginning of a long battle says PM Modi

Taking to the Twitter, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said,"JanataCurfew will end at 9 pm but it doesn't mean we should start celebrating. It's the beginning of a long battle."

"People shouldn't come out of houses in states which have announced a lockdown. In rest of the states if it is not very important don't come out of the houses," he said.

18:46 March 22

BJP National President JP Nadda rings a bell at his residence to express gratitude to those providing essential services amid coronavirus pandemic.

18:46 March 22

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed appreciation for medical and other staff who are on the frontline of the battle against the Coronavirus. 

18:45 March 22

Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy participates in the exercise called by PM Modi to express gratitude.

18:13 March 22

People in Bengal clap, bang utensils to express gratitude

Kolkata: For five minutes on Sunday evening, lakhs of West Bengal people stood in balconies, windows and on terraces of their houses and clapped their hands, banged plates and pans to salute those participating the war against coronavirus.

18:11 March 22

Gujarat CM claps to express gratitude to those helping fight COVID-19

Gandhinagar: Responding to the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani come out on his balcony to clap and express gratitude to those providing essential services amid deadly coronavirus outbreak.

17:46 March 22

People come out in balconies, clap, clang utensils to express gratitude to those helping fight COVID-19

17:34 March 22

Telangana: People come out in balconies, clap, clang utensils to express gratitude to medical professionals 

Hyderabad: Responding to the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, people of Hyderabad came out in their balconies and clapped to express their gratitude to the medical professionals and other staff who are on the frontline of the battle against the the coronavirus outbreak.  

Children were seen clapping and clanging their utensils. Some were even heard ringing bells.

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had reminded people to be on their terrace and balconies to express their gratitude to all those who are 'working 24/7.

17:22 March 22

People clap, clang utensils to express gratitude to those helping fight COVID-19 across India

New Delhi: With ringing of bells, beating of metal plates and clapping, people across the country on Sunday evening expressed appreciation for medical and other staff who are on the frontline of the battle against the Coronavirus.  

The clanging sounds rang in the air as the clock struck five and people came out in balconies, lawns and terrace following an appeal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to show solidarity with doctors, nurses and others involved in providing essential services, as the country observed an unprecedented 'Janta Curfew' to check the spread of the virus.

17:10 March 22

People express appreciation for essential service providers

New Delhi: People wave the tricolour outside Jama Masjid in Delhi to express their gratitude to those providing essential services amid coronavirus outbreak.

16:54 March 22

Make sure that Janata curfew is observed after 9 PM too: J'khand Principal Secy

Jharkhand Principal Secretary has written to Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police of the state asking them to ensure that the Janata curfew is observed after 9 PM too.

A spontaneous response by the people to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Janata curfew' appeal to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus showed empty streets, railway stations and highways across Jharkhand on Sunday.

The Transport Department of the Jharkhand government had suspended inter-state bus services from Saturday midnight till further orders.

Notably, the state government has already announced closure of all educational institutions till April 14.

16:24 March 22

MP Chirag Paswan lauds people for making 'Janata Curfew' success

As the nationwide 'Janata Curfew' began in India at 7 in the morning, several political leaders took to social media urging people to stay at home and follow the precautionary measure called-for by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Bihar MP Chirag Paswan has congratulated the people by dropping a quick tweet, "Many congratulations for making Janata Curfew a success. Today I am at home with my parents and family. I hope you all will be safe at home too. The novel coronavirus will end soon and normalcy will return."

He also quoted, "When India will be healthy, then only India will move forward."

15:05 March 22

TN govt extends 'Janata curfew' till Monday morning

While Tamil Nadu came to a virtual standstill on Sunday as people observed the 'Janata Curfew' proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help check the
spread of coronavirus, the state government extended it till 5 am on Monday.

15:03 March 22

Roads, railway stations empty in Bihar

Roads, railway stations, bus stands across Bihar wore a deserted look on Sunday with people voluntarily staying indoors in view of the 'janata curfew' call given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus.

Buses were not plying on city roads as the administration had already taken a decision to stop city bus service, besides inter-district and inter-state services till March 31.

Except police personnel and few passersby, one could hardly find anyone on the streets.

"We need to be more alert and cautious in our fight to curb the spread of coronavirus. We must keep ourselves confined to our homes for the next few days. This is how we can break the chain," said Ravi Kumar, a resident of Sri Krishna Nagar, Patna.

15:02 March 22

Roads emptied, shops shuttered as people stay home for 'Janata curfew' in HP

All roads, streets and public places wore a deserted look in Himachal Pradesh as people observed 'Janata curfew' on Sunday to check the spread of coronavirus.

The 14-hour-long 'Janata curfew' proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is part of a self-imposed exercise to maintain social distancing of at least one metre to help stop the spread of the virus. It began at 7 am and will end at 9 pm.

People chose to stay indoors in the hill state as streets, roads and public places remained empty.

The historic Ridge Maidan, Mall Road, Jakhu, Lakkar Bazar, Chhota Shimla, Khalini in Shimla city wore a deserted look as the roads were empty.

No trains and buses are running in the state. While all the trains on the Shimla-Kalka and Pathankot-Joginder Nagar sections were cancelled a few days ago, the state government decided not to run any bus to make 'Janata curfew' a success.

Barring few persons who ventured out to purchase essentials like medicines, most people in the state preferred to stay inside their homes

13:50 March 22

Towns in Sikkim wear deserted look

All major towns in Sikkim wore a deserted look on Sunday as people stayed indoors following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call of observing 'Janata

curfew' in the wake of the deadly coronavirus.

Vehicles remained largely off the roads in Gangtok, Deorali, Tadong, Rangpo, Mangan, Namchi and Jorethang, except those on emergency services.

Shops and other business establishments, barring a few pharmacies and petrol pumps, too remained shut across the state as people joined the voluntary 14-hour curfew that began at 7 am.

Authorities in all the four districts have issued orders, directing the people to remain indoors on Sunday, except in case of emergency.

13:03 March 22

Train cancelled, markets shut as people in Arunachal Pradesh

Train cancelled, markets shut as people in Arunachal Pradesh join 'Janata Curfew'

Shops and eateries were closed, and vehicles remained off the roads as people in Arunachal Pradesh joined the nationwide 'Janata Curfew' in the wake of
the coronavirus pandemic.

State capital Itanagar wore a deserted look as all the usually-busy arterial roads remained empty with people choosing to stay indoors.

A few police and media vehicles were seen in the city, besides those of the essential services.

Markets and standalone stores in the city and the districts remained shut, barring a few pharmacies, in response to the 14-hour voluntary curfew that began at 7 am.

The Capital Police, except those on essential duties, have joined the curfew, superintendent of police Tumme Amo said.

13:01 March 22

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said: "The way people of the state have supported Janta Curfew  announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, shows that we can together defeat Coronavirus. It is highly commendable."

11:47 March 22

'Janata Curfew' brings Puducherry to a standstill

All shops and establishments, hotels, places of tourist interest in Puducherry remained closed Sunday as the union territory responded to the call for a 'Janata Curfew' by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure social distancing to control the spread of coronavirus.

Puducherry came to a standstill due to the 'Janata curfew.'

The local bus terminals, railway stations and municipal markets wore a deserted look.

The entire stretch of beach road which is normally teeming with people, tourists and others was out of bounds for the people as the government had closed the road till end of this month.

Vegetable markets and other outlets suspended their business.

11:13 March 22

Streets deserted in Kerala as people observe 'Janata Curfew'

Kerala is under a complete lock-down and roads in the state capital and other parts wore a deserted look on Sunday as the 'Janata curfew' proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to check the spread of coronavirus, was observed by the people.

The self-imposed curfew, called by the Prime Minister was welcomed by the Left government in the state.

Barring a few vehicles, roads in major cities including Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam were empty.

State-run transport buses were off the roads while Kochi Metro Rail also stopped its service along with private buses and the auto-rickshaws.

Beaches in Trivandrum were deserted, as nationwide Janata Curfew is being observed today in wake of Coronavirus,

State Health Minister K K Shailaja said people must stay at home and avoid crowds while following the directions of the government to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

"It's important that people follow the directions of the health department. Strong action will be taken against those who fail to follow the instructions of the state government," Shailaja told reporters.

10:49 March 22

Deserted roads in Hyderabad as people observe 'Janata Curfew'

Roads in Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana wore a deserted look on Sunday as the 'Janata curfew' proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help check the spread of coronavirus began.

Citizens remained indoors at several places in the city and across the state from Sunday morning after, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Saturday called for a 24-hour voluntary curfew from 6 am on March 22 to combat the spread of the coronavirus.

Rao, who supported Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to observe 'Janata curfew' on Sunday from 7 am to 5 pm, urged the people of Telangana to stay at home from 6 am Sunday to 6 am on Monday.

Telangana should stand as an ideal to the entire country in the decision that the country has taken to observe 'Janata curfew' with self-control, he said.

Roads wore a deserted look at many places even as shops and eateries also remained closed in the state.

10:48 March 22

Karnataka govt decides to shut state borders

The Karnataka government has decided to shut state borders, also postpone all exams includingLC (class 10), aimed at controling the spread of COVID-19 virus, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said on Sunday.

Streets in the capital city and other parts of the state wore a deserted look as the 'Janata curfew' proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help check the spread of coronavirus began.

The Chief Minister complimented and thanked people of the state for supporting the Prime Minister's call for observing the 'Janata Curfew'.
 

10:44 March 22

People remain indoors; shops shut in MP

People in Madhya Pradesh remained indoors and roads wore a deserted look on Sunday in view of the 'Janata curfew' call given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
to make the fight against coronavirus a success.

Most of the cities woke up to empty streets as even morning walkers and joggers did not venture out of their homes.

Gardens, stadiums and other public grounds, that usually witness crowds on Sundays, were empty.

Roadside shops and eateries also remained closed across the state.

Four districts - Jabalpur, Rewa, Seoni and Narsinghpur- have already been placed under lockdown since Saturday.
 

09:44 March 22

The Delhi Police offered flowers to people on the streets of the national capital on Sunday, requesting them to stay at home, in view of the 'Janata curfew' proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, officials said.

The 14-hour-long 'Janata curfew' is part of a social distancing exercise to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. It began at 7 am and will end at 9 pm.

The Delhi Police took to Twitter to create awareness about the 'Janata curfew' and appealed to people to stay indoors.

However, those coming out on the roads, are being greeted with roses and requested to remain at home, the officials said.

"We are on the roads for your safety. Please stay at home!! Policemen giving flowers to motorists requesting them to stay at home. Please support us," tweeted Eish Singhal, Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi).
 

09:42 March 22

People from Crossing Republic Society were clanging utensils and blowing counch in support of Janata Curfew in Ghaziabad. 
 

08:51 March 22

Indian Railways has cancelled all passenger trains till 10pm today during Janta Curfew in the view of Coronavirus.
 

08:14 March 22

Taking to his Twitter handle, BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda said: "Today we need to unite & fight a big battle against #COVID19 infection. 'Janata Curfew' is an important step by the people for the health of the people. I request all of you to follow the guidelines given by PM Narendra Modi, regarding #JanataCurfew."
 

07:50 March 22

Only 5 women to continue with Shaheen Bagh protest on Sunday

Amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call on the country to remain indoors on Sunday as part of a 'janata curfew' to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the protesters in Shaheen Bagh have decided that only five women will continue with the stir on that day.

In a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19, the elderly women protesters on Saturday late night decided to continue their sit-in against the amended citizenship law with all the precautionary measures.

Sanitisers and masks had been arranged in enough numbers, and the protest site was being disinfected at regular intervals, a protester said.
 

07:49 March 22

Stay home on Sunday to contain coronavirus: Yediyurappa

In a fervent appeal, Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has asked the people across the southern state to stay home from 7 a.m to 9 p.m on Sunday to contain the spread of the dreadful coronavirus.

"To set an example, I will stay at home in the city throughout Sunday and monitor the situation. I appeal to the people to also abide by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to remain in their homes across the state to combat the communicable diseases," said the 76-year-old Yediyurappa in a statement here.

07:33 March 22

Janata Curfew underway in Kolkata as Coronavirus cases in the country stands at 315.

07:31 March 22

Deserted roads in Ludhiana of Punjab following commencement of Janata Curfew from 7 am today.

07:30 March 22

Janata Curfew underway in Chennai as Coronavirus cases in the country stands at 315.

07:29 March 22

Deserted roads in Nagpur following commencement of Janata Curfew from 7 am today.

The city that never sleeps on Sunday woke up to empty roads and deserted public places as the 'Janata curfew' proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to counter the coronavirus spread began.

The usually bustling western and eastern express highways and other arterial roads looked empty as people stayed in their homes to support the curfew.

Same was the situation at the suburban train stations which normally see thousands of commuters jostling to get inside the overcrowded trains.

07:29 March 22

Janata Curfew commences in Assam amid rising Coronavirus cases in the country. 

07:17 March 22

Janta Curfew commences amid rising COVID-19 cases in the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had appealed for the self-imposed curfew in his address to the nation on 19th March.

07:12 March 22

Janta Curfew LIVE: India joins hands to cheer Covid-19 warriors

New Delhi:An unprecedented shutdown commenced across the country on Sunday morning on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for a 'Janata curfew' to help check the spread of coronavirus. 

As the 'Janata curfew' got underway at 7 am, people largely kept themselves indoor as part of the social distancing exercise to stop the spread of the virus and bare number of public transport vehicles plied on nearly empty roads. 

All markets and establishments except those dealing in essential goods and services will be closed for the day. The 'Janata Curfew' will end at 9 pm.

Ahead of the start of the curfew, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "In a few minutes from now, the #JantaCurfew commences. Let us all be a part of this curfew, which will add tremendous strength to the fight against COVID-19 menace".

He said the steps to be taken now will help in the times to come.

"Stay indoors and stay healthy," he said on Twitter.

In the national capital, the roads were deserted with barely some private vehicles and buses plying. Vendors were off the roads in the morning hours with people confining themselves to their homes.

In Mumbai, the usually bustling western and eastern express highways and other arterial roads looked empty as people stayed in their homes to support the curfew.

Same was the situation at the suburban train stations which normally see thousands of commuters jostling to get inside the overcrowded trains.

Cutting across party lines, chief ministers and others leaders have urged the people to follow the self-imposed curfew, noting that "social distancing" was key to breaking the chain of transmission, as the number of coronavirus cases rose to 283 after 60 new cases were detected on Saturday, the highest so far in a day.

States like Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan and Bihar have announced either complete or partial lockdown till month end.

No passenger train will originate from any railway station in the country from midnight to 10 pm on Sunday while all suburban train services will be reduced to a bare minimum as well. Metro services, including in Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai, will remain suspended for the day.

Air carriers like GoAir, IndiGo and Vistara have announced that they will be curtailing domestic operations on Sunday.

Traders' body Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has announced that they will keep their establishments shut across the country for the 'Janata curfew'.

From suspending regular prayers involving large gatherings in shrines of various faiths, including Sunday mass, to disallowing jail inmates from meeting their families on the day, organisations and institutions in every sphere have announced restrictions.

Modi had on Thursday called for the 'Janata curfew' from 7 am to 9 pm on March 22, saying no citizen, barring those in essential services, should get out of their houses, and asserted that it will be a litmus test to show India's readiness to take on the coronavirus challenge.

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla has asked chief secretaries of all states to ensure that the 'Janata Curfew' is observed properly and to see that local bodies, fire services, police and civil defence blow sirens or ring bells on Sunday evening to express gratitude towards those involved in tackling the disease.

"We are looking for unity in isolation," Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Health Lav Agarwal had said.

Describing it as the need of the hour, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had asked everyone in the country to support the step.

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu had also made a fervent appeal to the people of the country to confine themselves to homes. He said that since the virus spreads through physical contact, social distancing is an effective measure to contain its spread by avoiding contact during the incubation period of the virus.