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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.

COVID-19: 'It is essential to understand the ailment', says ICMR DG

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Director-General Indian Council of Medical Research Balram Bhargava on March 22 informed, "It is essential to understand the ailment. 80 percent of the people will experience cold-like fever and they will recover. 20 percent may experience cough, cold, fever and some of them may be needed to be admitted to hospital."

COVID-19: People clap, ring bells to appreciate essential service providers

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): The nation came together to appreciate the essential service providers amid coronavirus pandemic. People expressed their appreciation by clapping, ringing bells and thumping utensils from their balconies. People of all ages came in their balconies to show solidarity as the world struggles with difficult times. The disease has claimed thousands of lives worldwide. 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: Centre asks States to put 75 districts with positive cases under lockdown

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Health Ministry Joint Secretary Luv Aggarwal on March 22 informed that Central government has asked state governments to issue directions to the 75 districts that have positive cases to stop all services except the emergency services. He also informed that DMRC and inter-state bus services have also been suspended to contain the spreading the coronavirus.

Janta Curfew: Pigeons have a field day on empty streets

Pune (Maharashtra)/ New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Pigeons were seen roaming on streets as Indian cities were deserted. India is observing 'Janta Curfew' on March 22 from 7 AM to 9 PM. The birds were seen pecking on the grain undisturbed as public transport came to halt. Several states have announced lockdown till March 31 amidst coronavirus outbreak.

Uttarakhand CM announces state-wide lockdown till March 31

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Mar 22 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat announced a state-wide lockdown after observing Janta Curfew's affect. He said, "After the nationwide 'Janta Curfew' that was observed today against coronavirus, we have decided to continue the curfew in the entire state till 31st March. However, essential services, such as food and medicines, will be available for all." He further added, "We've decided that inter-city and inter-state bus services will remain suspended till 31 March. People should travel minimum during the lockdown, they should not rush from the city or village they are living in at present to other places."

Coronavirus: Delhi Metro suspends services till March 31

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): In view of increasing cases of coronavirus in the country, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) suspended its services till March 31st to combat spread. DMRC took strict decision as lakhs of passengers use its services daily for commuting. The metro services will operated for essential internal operational maintenance activities during this duration and security of the system will continue to be taken care of by CISF, DMRC said in a statement. Noida-Greater Noida metro, city bus services will also be suspended till March 31 with immediate effect, declared NMRC.

Anti-CAA protest continues near Lucknow's Clock Tower amid Janta Curfew

Lucknow (UP), Mar 22 (ANI): While cities across India are observing Janta Curfew, anti-CAA protestors refused to budge at Lucknow's Clock Tower. Protestors were seen sitting with anti-CAA, NPR placards. PM Modi had appealed people of the nation to observe self imposed curfew on March 22.

Heavy shelling by Pakistan at Hiranagar border in J-K

Kathua (Jammu and Kashmir), Mar 22 (ANI): Pakistani rangers initiated heavy shelling in residential areas of Hiranagar sector of Kathua District in Jammu and Kashmir. The shelling has targeted border village in Manyari-Chorgali area. Fortunately there is no human loss so far as the alert border residents left their homes and moved to bunkers. However, the border residents shows serious concern about the Pakistan firing to target the civil population and said that they are suffering a lot as their house and crops are have been attacked during the shelling.

COVID-19: Indian Railways cancels all passenger trains till March 31

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Indian Railways has decided to cancel all passenger trains till March 31 to combat spread of coronavirus. Trains which had already commenced their journey prior to 4am today will run up to their destinations. Passengers who booked prior tickets will get 100 percent refund. At least 12 people who travelled in trains were found Novel Coronavirus positive this week.

Janta Curfew: Mumbai's Marine Drive deserted

Mumbai, Mar 22 (ANI): Scenic Marine Drive which is usually packed with visitors was deserted as Mumbai observes Janta Curfew. Cities across India are staying indoors over COVID-19 outbreak in India. Maharashtra has been worst hit by coronavirus with over 60 positive cases.

COVID-19: 'We are following Centre's advisory', says CM Bhupesh Baghel

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Mar 22 (ANI): Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday said that central governments' advisory is being followed to combat with COVID-19 in his state. Chhattisgarh CM further said, "All bus services have been suspended, shops and markets are shut today." "I have received information that several naxals have been killed and many are injured in the encounter, while 17 jawans are missing," says CM Baghel on March 21 encounter between jawans and naxals in Sukma.

Delhi Police officials inspect site near Shaheen Bagh where allegedly bomb was hurled

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Delhi Police officials arrived at Shaheen Bagh to inspect site where crude bomb was allegedly hurled earlier today. Fire broke out near the anti-CAA protest on March 22. No injuries were reported in the incident.