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Uttarakhand CM hails people of state for supporting 'Janta Curfew'

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Mar 22 (ANI): Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Trivendra Singh Rawat on Sunday praised people of state for the way they are supporting 'Janta Curfew' announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "It is highly commendable," he added.

14 people tested positive for coronavirus in Punjab: Health Minister

Chandigarh, Mar 22 (ANI): Punjab Health Minister BS Sidhu informed that 14 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the state. Chief Minister of Punjab, Captain Amarinder Singh ordered lockdown till March31 to check spread of COVID-19. "During the lockdown in the state, there will be a regular supply of all essential commodities," Health Minister BS Sidhu said. Health Minister BS Sidhu also appealed to all citizens to follow government advisories to fight against this virus. According to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), 341 people have tested positive for Coronavirus in India.

Coronavirus patient dies due to kidney failure in Bihar

Patna (Bihar), Mar 22 (ANI): One patient passed away on March 21 due to kidney failure and his tests have come positive for coronavirus. "A woman has also tested positive, she is admitted at AIIMS," informed Bihar Chief Secretary Deepak Kumar.

Coronavirus can hit half the population of country if we don't stop it now: Yoga Guru Ramdev

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Yoga Guru, Ramdev said that the pandemic coronavirus can hit half the population of country if we don't stop it now. The Yoga Guru also said that India doesn't have huge numbers of doctors and hospitals that can serve the population of the country, if the situation cases of coronavirus increases. "Coming two months is crucial to India, as we are at stage three of coronavirus rights now, it is important that we should start taking strict action against the pandemic and take every single precaution to avoid it," Yoga Guru further said. Yoga Guru also urged people to adapt healthy practices to avoid increasing number of coronavirus cases and suggested couples of 'asana' to avoid the pandemic.

Kerala and Mumbai's beaches observes 'Janata Curfew'

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Mumbai, Mar 22 (ANI): The beaches of Kerala and Mumbai are deserted as nationwide 'Janata Curfew' is being observed today, in wake of coronavirus. Mumbai's famous 'Juhu' Beach in Mumbai also observed 'Janata Curfew'. The 'Janata Curfew' will be maintained nation-wide between 7 am and 9 pm. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an address to the nation last week urged citizens to stay at indoors during this 'self imposed curfew'. Meanwhile, 324 people have so far been found to have contracted the disease. Kerala and Mumbai's beaches observes 'Janata Curfew' Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Mumbai, Mar 22 (ANI): The beaches of Kerala and Mumbai are deserted as nationwide 'Janata Curfew' is being observed today, in wake of coronavirus. Mumbai's famous 'Juhu' Beach in Mumbai also observed 'Janata Curfew'. The 'Janata Curfew' will be maintained nation-wide between 7 am and 9 pm. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an address to the nation last week urged citizens to stay a

COVID19: 'Don't panic, just make social distance' says Cardiologist Dr Manoj Kumar

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): As nation is observing self imposed curfew today, doctors advising people to not panic in the situation. While talking to ANI, Cardiologist, Doctor Manoj Kumar from Max Super Speciality Hospital said that there is no need to be panic just takes the primary precautionary measures to avoid coronavirus.

Watch: Empty streets and closed shops during 'Janata Curfew' in Delhi's heart CP

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Empty streets and closed shops were seen in Delhi's heart Connaught Place on March 22. Self-imposed 'Janata Curfew' is being observed in the country to fight coronavirus. 'Janata Curfew' will be maintained nation-wide between 7 am and 9 pm.

Shaheen Bagh protesters allege petrol bomb hurled

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Protesters at Shaheen Bagh alleged that a petrol bomb was hurled nearby the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protest site on March 22. One of the protester said they are following the 'Janta Curfew' very keenly but someone came thrown the petrol bomb, however no injuries has been reported in the incident so far. Protesters demanded strong action against the perpetrators. Prime Minister Narenra Modi has given a call for a 'janata curfew' on to tackle the increasing number of novel coronavirus. Meanwhile, on Monday, the Supreme Court will hear petitions seeking the removal of anti-CAA protesters from Shaheen Bagh to prevent the spread of coronavirus, along with other pleas pending before it in the matter.

'Janata Curfew': Delhi police offers flowers to locals, requests them to stay at home

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Policemen offered flowers to the locals out on Delhi roads and requested them to stay at home in view of 'Janata Curfew' on March 22. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had appealed for the self-imposed curfew in his address to the nation on 19th March. The 'Janata Curfew' will be maintained nation-wide between 7 am and 9 pm.

COVID-19: Air India flight carrying 263 Indian evacuated from Rome lands in Delhi

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): An Air India special flight carrying 263 Indians evacuated from the coronavirus-hit Italy capital city of Rome, landed at the Delhi airport on Sunday morning. The flight landed at the airport at 9:15 am. The evacuees -- mostly students - will be taken to an Indo-Tibetan Border Police-managed quarantine facility in Chhawla shortly after undergoing thermal screening and immigration at the airport. This is the second batch of Indians evacuated from Italy, which has reported more than 47,000 cases of the novel coronavirus.

CM Yogi urges people to join 'Janata Curfew'

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 22 (ANI): Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath urged people to join the 'Janata Curfew'. The CM Yogi Adityanath also said that awareness among the people is the biggest weapon against the coronavirus and his state has taken the every precautionary step. Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state of the country of over 200 million people. Large number of the state's population lives in rural areas. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an address to the nation last week urged citizens to stay at indoors on March 22 between 7 am and 9 pm to beat coronavirus scare.

Coronavirus: Pune school starts virtual classroom

Pune (Maharashtra), Mar 22 (ANI): Schools have been shut down across the nation due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, a Pune school has come up with an idea so that studies don't suffer. Dyan Prabodhini in Maharashtra's Pune is using software that helps them to teach students from home. The teachers created virtual classroom to complete the syllabus. The principal of the school said that any school can adopt this technology amid the pandemic.

'Janta Curfew': Railway stations deserted nation-wide

Ranchi (Jharkhand)/ New Delhi Mar 22 (ANI): Deserted railway stations were seen in the country in view of 'Janta Curfew' on March 22. Indian Railways has cancelled all passenger and intercity trains till 10 pm today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had appealed for the self-imposed curfew in his address to the nation on 19th March. The 'Janata Curfew' will be maintained nation-wide between 7 am and 9 pm.

Police seizes fake sanitizers, face masks in Maharashtra's Jalna

Jalna (Maharashtra), Mar 22 (ANI): The sanitizer and a face mask have become important and essential commodities across the world nowadays, due to pandemic coronavirus. The new cases of fake hand-sanitiser and face-mask has also started coming up in large numbers. However, the Police seem to be in action mode, and seizing the fake products as soon as possible.

Nationwide 'Janta Curfew' begins on PM Modi's appeal

Nagpur (Maharashtra)/ Guwahati (Assam)/ Kolkata/ Chandigarh/ Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)/ Mar 22 (ANI): 'Janta Curfew' commenced amid rising coronavirus cases in the country on March 22. Deserted roads were seen in the nation following commencement of 'Janta Curfew'. Traffic on the roads was minuscule as people observed the self-imposed curfew to be maintained between 7 am and 9 pm. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had appealed for the self-imposed curfew in his address to the nation on 19th March. The total number of confirmed cases in the nation climbed to 315.

COVID-19: IGI airport bars all international flights for 1 week from Mar 22

Delhi/ Mumbai, Mar 22 (ANI): The Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport has barred all International flights for one week from March 22 onwards amid the coronavirus pandemic. Several passengers queued up at the departure lane of IGI Airport (T-3). No scheduled international commercial passenger flights are allowed to land in India from today for one week as per Government of India's advisory. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of positive cases of coronavirus in India now stands at 315. Various international flights have also been suspended at Mumbai airport amid COVID-19 outbreak. There have been four deaths in the country due to coronavirus so far as per information given by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

315 positive cases of coronavirus in India: ICMR

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Indian Council of Medical Research said that the total number of positive cases of COVID-19 has gone up to 315. It came after India recorded 79 cases on Mar 21, which is the biggest one day jump. 4 people have been died so far in India due to COVID-19. Maharashtra has confirmed the most positive cases in India while Delhi has confirmed 25 positive cases until now. Earlier today, Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry said that a total of 111 labs for testing coronavirus across the country will be functional from today. Aggarwal also said that the states have been asked to use the National Health Mission funds for their health sector preparedness. "As of today, we are contact-tracing around 7,000 cases. Once we get factual information on community transmission cases we will let people know," he added.

Kanpur District Administration sanitise places, which singer Kanika Kapoor visited

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 22 (ANI): The District Administration has sanitised various places in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur on March 21. These places were visited by singer Kanika Kapoor after returning from London. Sanitisation work was done keeping in view coronavirus threat and also spread of the infection.

COVID-19: Anti-virus sprays being sprayed in slum area in Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab), Mar 22 (ANI): Anti-virus sprays were being sprayed in slum area in Punjab's Amritsar amid coronavirus outbreak. The area was disinfected in keeping in view of growing cases of coronavirus in India. In India, a total of 315 positive cases of coronavirus have been registered so far. The WHO has declared COVID-19 a pandemic.

People stock up essential items in Delhi ahead of 'Janata Curfew'

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): In wake of 'Janata Curfew', people in Delhi visited a local store to stock up essential items. PM Modi had urged everyone to observe 'Janata Curfew' on March 22. The decision has been taken to stop mass gathering and to promote social distancing. In India, a total of 315 positive cases of coronavirus have been registered so far. The WHO has declared COVID-19 a pandemic.