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  Delhi Police offer flowers to people out on streets, request them to stay indoors

  India | March 22, 2020 12:43 IST

  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.

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  Janata Curfew: Delhi Metro says taking rest, social distancing as DMRC services remain suspended

  India | March 22, 2020 12:39 IST

  The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Sunday said it is taking some rest and social distancing itself during the time of the coronavirus outbreak in the country.

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  'Let's start a revolution': Ravi Ashwin, Aakash Chopra, Mike Hesson support Janata Curfew

  Cricket | March 22, 2020 11:25 IST

  Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin lauded the nation's effort in the fight against the COVID-19. He said that he hopes it is 'extended beyond this day'.

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  Bollywood celebs hail Janata Curfew Highlights: Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay's 'thaali-taali' stint

  Entertainment | March 23, 2020 0:06 IST

  Several Bollywood stars are taking to social media to express support to PM Modi's initiative urging India to fight coronavirus in the right manner.

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  Be prepared for Janata curfew in future also, Yogi Adityanath alerts citizens

  India | March 22, 2020 10:30 IST

  As India observes Janata Curfew in order to contain the spread of coronavirus, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday alerted citizens to remain prepared for such types of Janata curfews in future as India ramp up its fight against COVID-19.

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

  News | March 23, 2020 8:45 IST

  In wake of 'Janata Curfew', people in Delhi visited a local store to stock up essential items.

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  Goa beaches, streets empty as people support 'Janata curfew'

  India | March 22, 2020 10:02 IST

  Streets and beaches remained empty in Goa on Sunday morning in view of the 14-hour 'Janata curfew' initiated to check the spread of coronavirus.

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  Janata curfew: Gujarat in self-imposed lockdown

  India | March 22, 2020 9:54 IST

  The 'Janata curfew' call given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a good response in Gujarat on Sunday as the entire state was in a self-imposed lockdown to fight the coronavirus.

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  Delhi to Chennai, Mumbai to Kolkata: India observes Janata Curfew | Photos

  India | March 22, 2020 14:20 IST

  As the number of cases of coronavirus is rising, the country will be observing an unprecedented shutdown on Sunday following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for a 'Janata curfew', where people have been urged to voluntarily stay indoors to check the spread of coronavirus while public transport will be suspended or curtailed and all markets and shops except those dealing in essential items will be closed on the day.

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  Indian Railways cancels all trains on Sunday due to Janata Curfew

  News | March 22, 2020 10:00 IST

  In the wake of 'Janata Curfew' being declared on March 22, all over Indian Railways, no train will start from its originating station from 4 am to 10 pm informed Chief Public Relation Officer of East Coast Railway, JP Mishra.

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  Amid Janata Curfew, only 5 women to continue anti-CAA protest at Shaheen Bagh today

  India | March 22, 2020 8:08 IST

  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.

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  Join ‘Janata Curfew’ to make fight against coronavirus a success: PM Modi urges people

  India | March 22, 2020 10:09 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday requested people to join the 'Janata curfew' to make the fight against the coronavirus a success. Modi had proposed a 'Janata curfew' on Sunday between 7 am and 9 pm as part of social distancing to check the spread of the deadly virus.

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  Janata Curfew comes into force as India fights COVID-19; states on near-total lockdown

  India | March 22, 2020 6:59 IST

  Janata Curfew today: Following Prime Minister's appeal, India will observe a 'Janata Curfew' today, on March 22, against the spread of novel coronavirus. People, other than those working for essential services will remain indoors today from 7 am to 9 pm. Nearly all states across the country have ordered the suspension of their transportation in view of the adherence to the Janata Curfew. 

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  India to observe 'Janata curfew' on Sunday amid spurt in coronavirus cases

  India | March 22, 2020 1:43 IST

  The country will observe an unprecedented shutdown on Sunday following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for a 'Janata curfew', where people have been urged to voluntarily stay indoors to check the spread of coronavirus while public transport will be suspended or curtailed and all markets and establishments except those dealing in essential goods and services will be closed on the day.

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  Coronavirus crisis: These states and UTs in India have reported no positive case so far

  India | March 22, 2020 1:35 IST

  No positive cases of coronavirus have been detected so far in 14 Indian states and UTs, as per latest figures from the Union Health Ministry

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  Coronavirus crisis: India all set to heed to PM Modi's 'janata curfew' call

  News | March 23, 2020 8:47 IST

  Coronavirus crisis: India all set to heed to PM Modi's 'janata curfew' call

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  India will not bow to this painful crisis: Sonia Gandhi on eve of PM's ‘Janata curfew’

  National | March 21, 2020 20:58 IST

  Congress President Sonia Gandhi echoed PM Modi’s concerns on coronavirus, as she called upon the public to stay indoors

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  Noida Police, SDRF teams ready to implement Janata Curfew on March 22

  News | March 23, 2020 8:47 IST

  With Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing 'Janata Curfew' from 7 am to 9 pm on March 22 to combat the spread of Coronavirus, Noida police and state SDRF teams conducted a dress rehearsal on Saturday at Noida's Sector 18 market to create awareness among people.

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  Big financial package need of hour: Rahul Gandhi on coronavirus crisis

  India | March 21, 2020 16:34 IST

  Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called for immediate steps to revive the country's economy on Saturday and said there was a need for a big financial package

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  ALERT! Autos, taxis to remain off-road in Delhi during Janta Curfew

  India | March 21, 2020 20:55 IST

  Autos and taxis will be off roads in the national capital on Sunday as several unions have extended support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for a 'Janta Curfew' in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.