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TopicJanata Curfew

Topic: Janata Curfew

Janata curfew: Zee News’ taali, Rajat Sharma’s curfew gyaan, Aaj Tak applauds PM’s mother

A quick take on what prime time TV news talked about.

India locks down to prevent COVID-19 spread — here are restrictions imposed in your state

Central govt announces a lockdown in 80 districts, suspends passenger trains, buses and metros. State govts come out with their own respective measures.

In pictures: India observes ‘janata curfew’ with claps, empty roads and closed shops

PM Narendra Modi had appealed to citizens to remain indoors for 14 hours, from 7 am to 9 pm Sunday, to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Modi’s Janata curfew historic but govt must do these 5 things now to stop COVID-19 spread

Coronavirus travelled much of the world before coming to India. This has given us a wealth of information and empowered us with an invaluable resource — time.

Hospitals to conduct ‘mock drills’ to deal with COVID-19 during Sunday’s janata curfew

Health ministry joint secretary Lav Agarwal announced Saturday that 1000 hospitals were trained through video conferencing to conduct these drills.

Twitter antakshari, composing songs — how ministers & celebs are observing janata curfew

Individuals and companies have also offered free services to help pass the time during Sunday’s ‘janata curfew’, called to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

Shaheen Bagh marks janata curfew by holding ‘symbolic protest’, petrol bomb hurled at it

Protesters sitting in batches of 5 people, others have left their footwear to mark the janata curfew. No injuries in petrol bomb incident.

‘Janata curfew’ impact: Cities across India deserted, many trains & flights suspended

People have responded positively to PM Modi’s call for a ‘janata curfew’ from 7am to 9pm Sunday, to combat the spread of the coronavirus across India.

India can save up to 10,000 lives with proper isolation & quarantine: Epidemic specialist

Giridhar R. Babu backs PM Modi’s ‘janata curfew’, saying if isolation & quarantine aren’t implemented, India will have 6 lakh COVID-19 cases by May.

What the word ‘curfew’ means & how janata curfew isn’t literally one

PM appealed to the public to stay home and take part in a ‘Janata Curfew’ on 22nd March in view of the coronavirus outbreak.

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