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Covid-19: Cases registered over unauthorised weddings in Indore

Cases were registered against respective families under IPC sections 188 (disobeying an order of a government official) and 269 (negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life)

Indore is among the districts worst affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and the administration has imposed `Janata Curfew' till April 30, prohibiting any kind of functions.(AP representative image)

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Published on Apr 28, 2021 06:29 PM IST

PTI | , Indore

Janta Curfew became an inspiration for the world: PM Modi on 'Mann Ki Baat'

Mann Ki Baat today: The Janta Curfew was a self-imposed curfew put in place for 14 hours - from 7 am to 9 pm - on March 22, 2020 after an appeal from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

People standing in front of their house and participating in Janta curfew clapping initiative.(HT File Photo/Satish Bate)

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Updated on Mar 28, 2021 11:30 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Watch: Shilpa Shetty lists 3 'intense' Yoga asanas as Janta Curfew marks an year

Shilpa Shetty Kundra gives fans a glimpse of her ‘more intense than usual’ Yoga session as Janta Curfew for Covid-19 clocks an year in India, performs these 3 Yoga asanas packed with health benefits while the coronavirus situation continues to be ‘worrisome’ | Watch

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Updated on Mar 22, 2021 12:33 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz

Noida gets together for PM’s 9-minute request

On March 24, the PM had announced a 21-day nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of the disease and on April 3, he had addressed the nation in a video message requesting citizens to light either candles and diyas or flash torches for nine minutes at 9pm to bring about a sense of collectiveness in the entire country.

All across Noida, people came up with creative ways to mark the nine minutes.(AP)

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Updated on Apr 06, 2020 11:19 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Noida | ByTanmayee Tyagi

Covid-19 lockdown: ‘City sees nine incidents of gathering of crowd daily’

These control rooms have been designated to monitor such activities via CCTV cameras across the city.

Both, the Mumbai Police and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) have been monitoring the city streets from their respective control rooms.(PTI file photo)

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Updated on Apr 06, 2020 10:59 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumba | ByMehul R Thakkar

Steep drop in pollution since janta curfew, lockdown

Between March 22 and 23, PM10 concentration(coarse pollution particles with diameter less than 10 microns) fell by 44%, while that of PM2.5 (ultra fine particles) fell by 8% from peak values recorded on March 21.

The measures between March 22 and 23 are significant as there was a steep reduction in the number of vehicles on the road and aided by favourable weather(Sanchit Khanna/HT file photo)

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Updated on Apr 06, 2020 02:26 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByRicha Banka

Deepika Padukone says Ranveer Singh sleeps 20 hours a day, ‘is easiest person to live with during lockdown’

Deepika Padukone has said that she wants to learn Indian cooking during the coronavirus lockdown, as she’s always been afraid of the pressure cooker.

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are making the best use of their time in lockdown.

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Updated on Mar 30, 2020 01:06 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHT Correspondent

Record drop in NO2 levels due to Covid-19 janata curfew: Analysis

There has been a general improvement in the air quality across the world including in India as more and more countries impose lockdowns to check the spread of coronavirus pandemic.

A view of a deserted road in Zirakpur, Punjab during the Janta Curfew, Sunday, March 22, 2020.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 25, 2020 11:23 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByJayashree Nandi

Ronit Roy says ‘thali banging’ is done, time to focus on more ‘pressing matters’; encourages everyone to feed domestic help

Actor Ronit Roy has urged everyone to not obsess over the ‘thali banging’ that took place during the janta curfew on Sunday, and to focus on more pressing matters, like feeding those who can’t fend for themselves.

Ronit Roy has joined hands with Anubhav Sinha to offer help to those in need during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Updated on Mar 23, 2020 02:30 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHT Correspondent

This tribute to coronavirus warriors during janta curfew is melting hearts. Watch

The video shows a man with bag standing on the side of the road clapping his hands as the sound of clanging utensils and conches can be heard in the background.

The video shows a man with bag standing on the side of the road clapping his hands.(Twitter/@virendersehwag)

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Updated on Mar 23, 2020 02:38 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | BySrimoyee Chowdhury

Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora observe janta curfew together, spotted clapping on balcony. See pics

Bollywood couple Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora were spotted participating in the janta curfew together on Sunday. See their pictures.

Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora participate in the nationwide curfew on Sunday.

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Updated on Mar 23, 2020 12:57 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHT Correspondent

Rajinikanth offers clarification after Twitter takes down tweet allegedly misrepresenting janta curfew facts

Rajinikanth has issued a clarification after his tweets were taken down by Twitter for allegedly misrepresenting facts about Sunday’s janta curfew.

Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth addressing a press conference in Chennai.(ANI)

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Updated on Mar 23, 2020 11:05 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Priyanka Chopra joins janta curfew ‘in spirit’ from USA, honours first responders amid Covid-19 lockdown. Watch video

Priyanka Chopra has shared a video of herself, joining in on the janta curfew and applauding the services of ‘doctors, nurses and all the first responders battling Covid-19’. Watch the video here.

Priyanka Chopra participates in the janta curfew from Los Angeles.

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Updated on Mar 23, 2020 10:31 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHT Correspondent

Janta Curfew: Ringing bells to beating drums, how India’s youngsters thanked emergency workers

The youngsters showed their respect with total enthusiasm for the frontline warriors fighting the coronavirus war.

It was not just the adults who came out in solidarity but also children.(Twitter/@agarwal323)

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Updated on Mar 23, 2020 01:42 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByTrisha Sengupta

Uttarakhand goes into lockdown and extends ‘Janta Curfew’ till March 31

So far 139 people in the state have been tested for Covid-19 including close contacts of positive cases. A total of three people have tested positive for the disease and 107 people have tested negative.

Uttarakhand has announced a lockdown of state beginning 9 pm on Sunday(HT Photo)

india news

Updated on Mar 22, 2020 07:19 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Dehradun | ByHT Correspondent

Janta curfew: Akshay Kumar, ‘neighbour’ Hrithik Roshan clang plates to applaud emergency health workers

Akshay Kumar and Hrithik Roshan decided to join forces and stepped out together to make some noise for emergency services providers.

Akshay Kumar and Hrithik Roshan are neighbours.

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Updated on Mar 23, 2020 04:06 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

LIC declares relaxation for premium payments amid coronavirus crisis

“In view of prevailing extraordinary circumstances in the country on account of Covid-19, LIC will give relaxation to its policyholders in payment of premiums due on inforce policies up to April 15, 2020, wherever customers are unable to deposit online or otherwise,” the life insurer said in a statement.

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Updated on Mar 22, 2020 06:35 PM IST

Mumbai | ByPress Trust of India

Only 5% of Coronavirus suspects may need hospitalisation, says ICMR

He added that the “5% who get admitted to the hospital” are given supportive treatment and in some cases, new medicines are being given.

ICMR director said 80% of suspected cases are likely to recover.(ANI Photo)

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Updated on Mar 22, 2020 10:50 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

‘Beginning of the victory march’: PM Modi thanks nation for 5pm clapping and ringing

The prime minister added that the event also marked the beginning of nation’s victory march in a long battle against the deadly virus.

PM expressed his gratitude to the nation for acknowledging the role of medical professionals engaged in fight against Covid-19(Courtesy-Twitter/@narendramodi)

india news

Updated on Mar 22, 2020 08:43 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Janta Curfew: India claps together to thank emergency workers. Videos will give you goosebumps

Janta Curfew: The videos of people clapping in unity are flooding Twitter.

People standing in front of their house and participating in Janta curfew clapping initiative.(HT photo/Satish Bate)

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Updated on Mar 22, 2020 06:09 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByTrisha Sengupta

Janta curfew: Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh, Kangana Ranaut hit balconies with drums, plates and bells. Watch

Bollywood stars such as Deepika Padukone, Kangana Ranaut, Bhumi Pednekar and many others clapped and rung bells to thank those providing essential services during coronavirus pandemic.

DEepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh in their balcony.

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Updated on Mar 22, 2020 07:45 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Janta Curfew: Mumbai never stops, they say. But have a look at these pictures

“’Mumbai never stops’, they say! Well, it’s not entirely true, though,” tweeted Mumbai’s Commissioner of Police, Shri Param Bir Singh.

Empty road in Mumbai shows people observing Janta curfew.(Twitter/@CPMumbaiPolice)

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Updated on Mar 22, 2020 07:37 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAmrita Kohli

Janta curfew clapping initiative will not kill coronavirus. It’s for expressing gratitude

People are sharing false and misleading claim about Janta curfew clapping initiative.

The clapping initiative is to thank the emergency workers.(Twitter/PIB)

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Updated on Mar 22, 2020 03:34 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByTrisha Sengupta

Be prepared to see surge in Covid-19 cases, support one another: Kejriwal

The Delhi CM called for citizens to remain strong and united.

Kejriwal’s tweet comes on the day when the entire nation observes 14-hour long Janta Curfew as directed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.(ANI)

india news

Updated on Mar 22, 2020 12:53 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Deserted roads to chirping of birds: Here’s how Twitter paints picture of Janta curfew

“Birds are chirping everywhere. Almost a symphony!” shared a Twitter user.

Image shows birds on a rooftop.(Twitter/@iamZoomie)

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Updated on Mar 22, 2020 12:31 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByTrisha Sengupta

Janta Curfew: Delhi policemen offer flowers to commuters, urge them to stay home

In a tweet, DCP New Delhi said “We are on the roads for your safety. Please stay at Home!! Policemen giving flowers to motorists requesting them to stay at home. Please support us!!”

india news

Updated on Mar 22, 2020 02:32 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Covid-19: Punjab CM orders lockdown for entire state to fight pandemic

Only essential services will be exempted from the lockdown in Punjab.

A deserted market in Chandigarh in view of the janta curfew.(Ravi Kumar/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Mar 22, 2020 11:57 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByHT Correspondent

PM Modi highlights efforts to promote Janta Curfew, tags two folk singers on Twitter

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked people to observe Janta Curfew on Sunday to practice social distancing and prevent the community spread of coronavirus disease Covid-19.

A deserted road in Uttarakhand as part of Janta Curfew on Sunday.(ANI Photo)

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Updated on Mar 22, 2020 12:02 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Unusually deserted! As Janta Curfew begins, bustling Mumbai shuts in to fight coronavirus

The otherwise busy Western Express Highway bore a deserted look on Sunday morning with barely any commuters on the route.

On Sunday, in the wake of the 14-hour Janta Curfew, Mumbai came to a standstill.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 22, 2020 10:54 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Coronavirus: Delhi tightens curbs, stagger metro services for Monday to ensure social distancing

The metro service will be operation from 6 am on Monday but will be available only for essential service providers till 8 am.

From 8 am on Monday, DMRC services will be available to the public until it is shut at 4 pm.(Raj K Raj/HT Photo)

india news

Updated on Mar 22, 2020 09:25 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

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Cases were registered against respective families under IPC sections 188 (disobeying an order of a government official) and 269 (negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life)

Mann Ki Baat today: The Janta Curfew was a self-imposed curfew put in place for 14 hours - from 7 am to 9 pm - on March 22, 2020 after an appeal from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Shilpa Shetty Kundra gives fans a glimpse of her ‘more intense than usual’ Yoga session as Janta Curfew for Covid-19 clocks an year in India, performs these 3 Yoga asanas packed with health benefits while the coronavirus situation continues to be ‘worrisome’ | Watch

These control rooms have been designated to monitor such activities via CCTV cameras across the city.

Between March 22 and 23, PM10 concentration(coarse pollution particles with diameter less than 10 microns) fell by 44%, while that of PM2.5 (ultra fine particles) fell by 8% from peak values recorded on March 21.

Deepika Padukone has said that she wants to learn Indian cooking during the coronavirus lockdown, as she’s always been afraid of the pressure cooker.

There has been a general improvement in the air quality across the world including in India as more and more countries impose lockdowns to check the spread of coronavirus pandemic.

Actor Ronit Roy has urged everyone to not obsess over the ‘thali banging’ that took place during the janta curfew on Sunday, and to focus on more pressing matters, like feeding those who can’t fend for themselves.

The video shows a man with bag standing on the side of the road clapping his hands as the sound of clanging utensils and conches can be heard in the background.

Bollywood couple Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora were spotted participating in the janta curfew together on Sunday. See their pictures.

Rajinikanth has issued a clarification after his tweets were taken down by Twitter for allegedly misrepresenting facts about Sunday’s janta curfew.

Priyanka Chopra has shared a video of herself, joining in on the janta curfew and applauding the services of ‘doctors, nurses and all the first responders battling Covid-19’. Watch the video here.

The youngsters showed their respect with total enthusiasm for the frontline warriors fighting the coronavirus war.

So far 139 people in the state have been tested for Covid-19 including close contacts of positive cases. A total of three people have tested positive for the disease and 107 people have tested negative.

Akshay Kumar and Hrithik Roshan decided to join forces and stepped out together to make some noise for emergency services providers.

He added that the “5% who get admitted to the hospital” are given supportive treatment and in some cases, new medicines are being given.

The prime minister added that the event also marked the beginning of nation’s victory march in a long battle against the deadly virus.

Janta Curfew: The videos of people clapping in unity are flooding Twitter.

Bollywood stars such as Deepika Padukone, Kangana Ranaut, Bhumi Pednekar and many others clapped and rung bells to thank those providing essential services during coronavirus pandemic.

“’Mumbai never stops’, they say! Well, it’s not entirely true, though,” tweeted Mumbai’s Commissioner of Police, Shri Param Bir Singh.

People are sharing false and misleading claim about Janta curfew clapping initiative.

The Delhi CM called for citizens to remain strong and united.

“Birds are chirping everywhere. Almost a symphony!” shared a Twitter user.

In a tweet, DCP New Delhi said “We are on the roads for your safety. Please stay at Home!! Policemen giving flowers to motorists requesting them to stay at home. Please support us!!”

Only essential services will be exempted from the lockdown in Punjab.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked people to observe Janta Curfew on Sunday to practice social distancing and prevent the community spread of coronavirus disease Covid-19.

The otherwise busy Western Express Highway bore a deserted look on Sunday morning with barely any commuters on the route.

The metro service will be operation from 6 am on Monday but will be available only for essential service providers till 8 am.

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