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People queue outside shops to buy milk after 'Janata Curfew' ends

Moradabad/ Varanasi (UP), Mar 23 (ANI): Locals in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad queued up outside shops to buy milk after 'Janata Curfew' ended. They thronged to dairy in large numbers to buy milk. Moradabad is one of the 15 districts in UP where lockdown has been imposed from March 23 to March 25. While speaking to ANI, one of the buyers said, "We are standing here since an hour, we are not getting milk anywhere else nearby." Similarly in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi, people are stocking daily use materials in large numbers on Mar 22. Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged countrymen to observe 'Janata Curfew' on March 22 from 07:00 am-09:00 pm. He also requested citizens to encourage the people working in essential services.

COVID-19 outbreak: No confirmed coronavirus case so far in city, informs Ranchi DC

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Mar 23 (ANI): While speaking to media, the District Magistrate, Collector and Deputy Commissioner of Ranchi, Rai Mahimapat Ray spoke about coronavirus and state lockdown. He said, "There has been no confirmed positive case of coronavirus so far in Ranchi." "Jharkhand government has ordered total lockdown which will be applicable in Ranchi along with imposition of Section 144. Essential services will be continued during the lockdown period," Ranchi DC added.

Fire occurs at 2-storey building in HP's Kullu

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Mar 23 (ANI): A massive fire broke out in a two-storeyed building in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu on March 22. At least two fire tenders reached at the spot to douse the flames. The fire occurred in Dohlunala area of Kullu. Property worth Rs 10 lakh was damaged during fire. The reason of fire is yet unknown and more details are awaited in this regard.

Janata Curfew: Visakhapatnam Traffic Police spread awareness of coronavirus on street

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Mar 23 (ANI): The traffic police of Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam created awareness among citizens amid coronavirus threat. They showed placards to people who came out of their home amid 'Janata Curfew' on March 22. Lockdown has been imposed in Andhra Pradesh till March 31 in the backdrop of coronavirus outbreak. There are total six positive cases of coronavirus in Andhra Pradesh so far.

Lab setup inside medical college to examine COVID-19 cases: Meerut CMO

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 23 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Meerut Dr Rajkumar spoke on coronavirus. He said, "There has been no positive case of coronavirus so far in Meerut. Inside the Meerut Medical College, a laboratory has been established and we have started examining cases of COVID-19 outbreak in that lab."

Amdavad Municipal Corporation sprays disinfectants in city amid coronavirus threat

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Mar 23 (ANI): The Fire and Emergency Services of Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) sprayed disinfectants in the city on March 22. Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot, and Vadodara will remain under lockdown till March 25. However, shops selling daily necessities and essentials things like vegetables, dairy products, and medical items will remain open. There are total 13 positive cases of coronavirus in Gujarat so far. According to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the total number of coronavirus positive cases rose to 396 in India including foreign nationals.

COVID-19 outbreak: Security tightened at borders ahead of Delhi lockdown

New Delhi, Mar 23 (ANI): Security has been beefed up at borders after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a complete lockdown in the national capital from 06:00 am on March 23 which will continue till March 31. There are 27 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Delhi so far. CM Kejriwal listed various provisions which are to be followed during the lockdown period and said that actions will be taken against anyone violating the order. According to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the total number of coronavirus positive cases rose to 396 in India including foreign nationals.

Bihar goes under lockdown till March 31 with immediate effect

Patna (Bihar), Mar 22 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced state-wide lockdown till March 31st. He said, "Keeping the security of people against conoravirus in mind, state government has decided to lockdown all district headquarters, subdivision headquarters, divisional headquarters and civil bodies with immediate effect till March 31st. All the private organisations and offices, and public vehicles are completely shut. Lockdown is not imposed on essential service providers."

17 security personnel killed in encounter with Naxals in Sukma

Sukma (Chhattisgarh), Mar 22 (ANI): A total of 17 security personnel of District Reserve Guards (DRG) and Special Task Force (STF) lost their lives in the encounter with Naxals in Sukma on March 22. "Total 17 security personnel (5 STF, 12 DRG) have lost their lives in an encounter in Sukma, yesterday. They were missing and security forces were trying to locate them after an encounter with Naxals," said Chhattisgarh Police. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel visited Rama Krishna Hospital in Raipur to meet the security personnel who were injured in the encounter.

Delhi Police offers roses and masks to locals in return of gratitude gesture

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): In return of splendid gesture shown by local residents, North-West Delhi police on March 22 decided to distribute flowers and masks. People came out in their balconies in large number to thank the essential service workers on the request of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "The initiative begins from the police station itself. I have sensitized and briefed my staff intensively about the quarantine and hospitals which are well-equipped with coronavirus test facilities" Ashok Vihar SHO Arti Sharma told ANI. At 5'o clock on March 22, thousands of people clapped and clang bells from their balconies while observing 'Janta Curfew'. With this gesture, they expressed gratitude to the essential service providers who are working tirelessly to bring comfort to citizens of India.

Watch: President Kovind, VP Naidu and Om Birla clap to appreciate essential service providers

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on March 22 along with his family showed his gratitude towards the people working in essential services. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was applauded their selfless contribution. Vice President VP Naidu and family also showed solidarity.

Section 144 to be imposed in Delhi: Delhi Police

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Delhi Police Spokesperson Mandeep Singh Randhawa on March 22 informed that section 144 will be imposed in Delhi from 9pm. He said that under the section no gathering will be allowed. He said, "All assemblies/demonstrations/processions banned. All gatherings -social/cultural/political/religious/academic/sports event/seminar banned. Weekly markets-except vegetables/fruits/essential commodities, banned. No guided group tour, by pvt tour operators allowed."

Watch: PM Modi's mother clangs utensil to express gratitude to essential service providers

Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Mar 22 (ANI): Mother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Heeraben on March 22 clanged utensil at her residence to express gratitude to those providing essential services amid coronavirus pandemic. Countrymen from different states also showed thanked people providing essential services.

Delhi to go under lockdown from March 23 to 31

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that only certain essential services will be functional under lockdown which will be imposed from 6 am of 23rd March to midnight of 31st March. CM Kejriwal said, "No transport services allowed are allowed. Only 25 percent DTC buses are on roads. Shops, commercial establishment, bazaar to remain closed. All the borders adjoining neighbouring states have been closed. All national and international flights suspended are also suspended."

Private companies to provide salaries to all employees during lockdown: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced lockdown in national capital which will be imposed from 6 am of 23rd March to the midnight of 31st March. He informed that certain essential services will continue to work as normal during the lockdown. He said, "During the lockdown in Delhi, no document or proof will be sought from a person if they say that they are out on streets to provide or avail any essential service." He further added, "All private offices will remain closed but the employees - both permanent and contractual - will be considered to be on-duty. The companies will have to provide them the salary for this duration."

Watch: Bollywood stars show gratitude to essential service providers

Mumbai, Mar 22 (ANI):Bollywood actors came out in solidarity with essential service providers amid COVID-19 shadowing the nation. Director Karan Johar along with his mother Hiroo Johar, was seen clapping and beating utensils for the people in essential services. Actor Varun Dhawan with his family also thanked people who are fighting the dreadful virus. Akshay Kumar along with his neighbor Hrithik Roshan came together to express gratitude. Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged countrymen to observe 'Janta Curfew' on March 22 from 7 AM-9 PM. He also requested citizens to encourage the people working in essential services, in this time of adversity.

Janta Curfew: Chief Ministers express gratitude to essential service providers

Gorakhpur/ Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 22 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath clanged bell to appreciate the essential service providers amid coronavirus pandemic. CM Yogi came outside with other BJP leaders and expressed gratitude. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar clapped to show appreciation. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy also came out to show solidarity with countrymen. India has reported over 340 positive cases while the death toll has mounted to 6. Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged countrymen to observe 'Janta Curfew' on March 22 from 7 AM-9 PM. He also requested citizens to encourage the people working in essential services, in the times of coronavirus.

COVID-19: 'Have capacity to conduct 10,000 tests per day', says ICMR DG

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Director-General Indian Council of Medical Research Balram Bhargava on March 22 informed, "We have conducted 15,000-17,000 tests so far. We have the capacity to conduct 10,000 tests per day; it means we can conduct 50,000-70,000 per week: Indian Council of Medical Research Director-General Balram Bhargava."

COVID-19: Union Ministers express solidarity with essential service providers

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed solitude with necessary service providers on March 22. Rajnath family clapped and rang bells to thank necessity providers. Similarly, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar rang a bell at his residence to express gratitude to those providing essential services. Countrymen came out in their balconies and thanked people who are working for people's well-being amid coronavirus pandemic. People followed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's urge to boost morale of essential service providers by clapping for them during Janta Curfew.

Need to isolate people coming from abroad to break chain of COVID-19 transmission: ICMR DG

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Director-General Indian Council of Medical Research Balram Bhargava on March 22 informed that to break the chain of COVID-19 transmission, the easiest method is to isolate the people coming from outside. He said that the virus is not present in the air, it can be transmitted through droplets released.