<p>The <meta charset="utf-8" /><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/peacekeeping-abuse-un-soldiers-fathered-and-abandoned-thousands-of-children-in-dr-congo-507198">United Nations’</a>&nbsp;special envoy for Myanmar visited the country on Monday for the first time since she took up her position in October.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Noeleen Heyzer's visit was in response to the latest appeal from the UN <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-nuclear-plant-risks-increasing-every-day-city-mayor-calls-it-nuclear-terrorism-506862">Security Council</a>&nbsp;for an urgent halt to all forms of violence and unhindered humanitarian access in the conflict-ridden nation.</p>

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<p>In addition to other priority areas of her mandate, Heyzer "will focus on addressing the deteriorating situation and immediate concerns," according to UN&nbsp;spokesman Stephane Dujarric.</p>

<p>He made no mention of whether Heyzer will meet with the country's imprisoned former leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, who has long been a demand of the U.N. Suu Kyi was sentenced to six more years in prison after being found guilty of additional corruption-related offences earlier on Monday.</p>

<p>Heyzer’s visit “follows her extensive consultations with actors from across the political spectrum, civil society as well as communities affected by the ongoing conflict,” Dujarric said.</p>

<p>The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations' special envoy to Myanmar, Cambodia's Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn, claimed earlier this month that the recent executions of four political activists by Myanmar were impeding neighbouring countries' efforts to help the troubled country reestablish peace and normalcy.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong><meta charset="utf-8" /><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-court-convicts-aung-san-suu-kyi-on-more-corruption-charges-507078">Myanmar court gives 6 more years in jail to ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi on corruption charges</a></p>

<p>He issued a warning that any executions would require the regional group to reevaluate its relations with sister member Myanmar.</p>

<p>Myanmar's army overthrew Suu Kyi's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kenya-election-result-william-ruto-elected-5th-president-with-5049-of-vote-507171">elected</a> administration in February 2021, and after massive demonstrations against its actions broke out, it forcefully put an end to them. Some opponents of military authority took up arms when security forces used lethal force against nonviolent demonstrations.</p>

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<p>In April 2021, Myanmar's military leaders endorsed a five-point ASEAN peace and stability restoration plan, which calls for an end to all forms of violence immediately and for discussion between all sides. However, the military of the nation hasn't done much to put the plan into action, and as a result, Myanmar has descended into what some U.N. experts have called a civil war.</p>

<p>Heyzer, a Singaporean women's <meta charset="utf-8" /><a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/afghanistan-under-taliban-narrated-by-an-afghan-woman-507027">rights</a>&nbsp;activist, served as the executive director of UNIFEM, a United Nations development agency that promotes women's economic advancement, from 1994 to 2007. She held the position of executive secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific for seven years, from 2007 to 2014.</p>

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The United Nations’ special envoy for Myanmar visited the country on Monday for the first time since she took up her position in October. Noeleen Heyzer's visit was in response to the latest appeal from the UN Security Council for an urgent halt to all forms of violence and unhindered humanitarian access in the conflict-ridden nation.

The United Nations’ special envoy for Myanmar visited the country on Monday for the first time since she took up her position in October. Noeleen Heyzer's visit was in response to the latest appeal from the UN Security Council for an urgent halt to all forms of violence and unhindered humanitarian access in the conflict-ridden nation. In addition to other priority areas of her mandate, Heyzer "will focus on addressing the deteriorating situation and immediate concerns," according to UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric. He made no mention of whether Heyzer will meet with the country's imprisoned former leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, who has long been a demand of the U.N. Suu Kyi was sentenced to six more years in prison after being found guilty of additional corruption-related offences earlier on Monday. Heyzer’s visit “follows her extensive consultations with actors from across the political spectrum, civil society as well as communities affected by the ongoing conflict,” Dujarric said. The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations' special envoy to Myanmar, Cambodia's Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn, claimed earlier this month that the recent executions of four political activists by Myanmar were impeding neighbouring countries' efforts to help the troubled country reestablish peace and normalcy. Also read | Myanmar court gives 6 more years in jail to ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi on corruption charges He issued a warning that any executions would require the regional group to reevaluate its relations with sister member Myanmar. Myanmar's army overthrew Suu Kyi's elected administration in February 2021, and after massive demonstrations against its actions broke out, it forcefully put an end to them. Some opponents of military authority took up arms when security forces used lethal force against nonviolent demonstrations. In April 2021, Myanmar's military leaders endorsed a five-point ASEAN peace and stability restoration plan, which calls for an end to all forms of violence immediately and for discussion between all sides. However, the military of the nation hasn't done much to put the plan into action, and as a result, Myanmar has descended into what some U.N. experts have called a civil war. Heyzer, a Singaporean women's rights activist, served as the executive director of UNIFEM, a United Nations development agency that promotes women's economic advancement, from 1994 to 2007. She held the position of executive secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific for seven years, from 2007 to 2014. (With inputs from agencies)

UN envoy travels to conflict-torn Myanmar for the first time

<p>In wake of the COVID-19 lockdown, Maharashtra`s Nagpur city will observe 'Janta Curfew'&nbsp;on Saturday and Sunday to curb the further spread of the infection.</p>

<p>The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) imposed the curfew for two days, during which essential services shall remain open in the city.</p>

<p>The streets in the city wore a deserted look today morning. Besides, barricades were also seen stationed at different junctures on the road.</p>

<p>According to a bulletin released by the state public health department, Maharashtra on Friday reported 9,615 new COVID-19 cases taking the total coronavirus case count in the state to 3,57,117.</p>

<p>The active cases in the state stand at 1,43,714. It said that 5,714 patients were discharged on Friday taking the number of recovered patients to 1,99,967.</p>

<p>The bulletin added that 278 deaths were due to COVID-19 and the death toll has gone to 13,132. As many as 304 patients have died due to other causes.&nbsp;</p>


In wake of the COVID-19 lockdown, Maharashtra`s Nagpur city will observe 'Janta Curfew' on Saturday and Sunday to curb the further spread of the infection. The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) imposed the curfew for two days, during which essential services shall remain open in the city.

In wake of the COVID-19 lockdown, Maharashtra`s Nagpur city will observe 'Janta Curfew' on Saturday and Sunday to curb the further spread of the infection. The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) imposed the curfew for two days, during which essential services shall remain open in the city. The streets in the city wore a deserted look today morning. Besides, barricades were also seen stationed at different junctures on the road. According to a bulletin released by the state public health department, Maharashtra on Friday reported 9,615 new COVID-19 cases taking the total coronavirus case count in the state to 3,57,117. The active cases in the state stand at 1,43,714. It said that 5,714 patients were discharged on Friday taking the number of recovered patients to 1,99,967. The bulletin added that 278 deaths were due to COVID-19 and the death toll has gone to 13,132. As many as 304 patients have died due to other causes.

Janta Curfew in Nagpur on Saturday and Sunday

After India, the United Kingdom came together to pay tribute to men and women at the frontline of the Coronavirus battle. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how the world is drawing inspiration from India in fighting the Coronavirus.

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Britain follows India's lead, people across the UK took a part in national applause exercise to thank the health workers currently working day-in and day-out amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Britain follows India's lead, applauds health workers

<p>Priyanka Chopra Jonas might be in America in self-quarantine, but her heart remains here in India. On Sunday at 5 pm, Indians came out of their homes in the midst of a Janta curfew to clap, ring bells in order to appreciate the tireless work of health care professionals and others who are working in frontline.<br />
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Almost entire Bollywood, currently in lockdown in Mumbai, all participated in this thanksgiving gesture and Priyanka Chopra may have been far from home, but in spirit joined her countrymen to acknowledge the unsung heroes amid COVID-19 pandemic.<br />
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"Although I couldn`t be there in India to join, I`m there in spirit. #jantacurfewindia," Priyanka wrote on her Instagram story.<br />
On Monday, the `Desi Girl` of Bollywood posted a video of herself clapping outside presumably her balcony.Giving a shout out to healthcare professionals and first responders working amid the coronavirus pandemic, Chopra wrote, "People around the world have shown their appreciation for the doctors, nurses, and all first responders battling #Covid19 by clapping on their balconies."</p>

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<p>On Sunday, several<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood-news-in-this-together-deepika-padukone-ranveer-singh-bachchans-join-other-indians-in-appreciating-health-workers-287911"> Bollywood celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan,</a> Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Janhvi Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Varun Dhawan, Karan Johar, and many more took part in Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s Janata Curfew clapping initiative.<br />
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to be a part of the `Janta Curfew` as that it will add tremendous strength to the fight against COVID-19.</p>

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas might be in America in self-quarantine, but her heart remains here in India. On Sunday at 5 pm, Indians came out of their homes in the midst of a Janta curfew to clap, ring bells in order to appreciate the tireless work of health care professionals and others who are working in frontline.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas might be in America in self-quarantine, but her heart remains here in India. On Sunday at 5 pm, Indians came out of their homes in the midst of a Janta curfew to clap, ring bells in order to appreciate the tireless work of health care professionals and others who are working in frontline. Almost entire Bollywood, currently in lockdown in Mumbai, all participated in this thanksgiving gesture and Priyanka Chopra may have been far from home, but in spirit joined her countrymen to acknowledge the unsung heroes amid COVID-19 pandemic. "Although I couldn`t be there in India to join, I`m there in spirit. #jantacurfewindia," Priyanka wrote on her Instagram story. On Monday, the `Desi Girl` of Bollywood posted a video of herself clapping outside presumably her balcony.Giving a shout out to healthcare professionals and first responders working amid the coronavirus pandemic, Chopra wrote, "People around the world have shown their appreciation for the doctors, nurses, and all first responders battling #Covid19 by clapping on their balconies." View this post on Instagram #priyankachopra Support to #pm Challenge plz everyone support to #narendramodi_primeminister A post shared by deepika tik_toker fashion_hub (@qu_een1692) on Mar 23, 2020 at 1:24am PDT × On Sunday, several Bollywood celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Janhvi Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Varun Dhawan, Karan Johar, and many more took part in Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s Janata Curfew clapping initiative. Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to be a part of the `Janta Curfew` as that it will add tremendous strength to the fight against COVID-19.

'There in spirit': Priyanka Chopra joins other Indians to show gratitude towards coronavirus warriors

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<p>Actor Rajinikanth's clip urging people to support&nbsp;“Janata Curfew”&nbsp;on Twitter was taken down for violating Twitter rules on Saturday.</p>

<p>Actor-Politician Rajinikanth on Saturday urged people to participate in the `Janata Curfew` on March 22, an initiative by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to avoid COVID-19 spread in the country.</p>

<p>He took to Twitter and said, "I urge everyone to rise to the occasion and participate in the Janata Curfew by strictly staying indoors and practising social distancing."</p>

<p>Cautioning the public he said that Italy tried implementing similar nationwide curfew to prevent stage 3, but due to lack of support from the citizens, the efforts failed, resulting in the deaths of thousands of people to the pandemic.</p>

<p>&nbsp;"We don`t want such a crisis in India," he said.</p>

<p>He said that in this crucial time let us also remember and thank the selfless service of all the doctors, nurses and medical workers by participating in the nationwide appreciation and prayers at 5 pm on March 22.</p>

<p>As soon as the video was posted from his handle, many started calling out the video for spreading fake news.</p>

<p>Many raised questions about how staying at home for 12-14 hours can prevent the pandemic from going into “Stage 3” in India.</p>

<p>As a result, the tweet was taken down.</p>

<p>Rajinikanth’s profile tweeted an image with the text similar to his speech and added the YouTube link of the video.</p>

<p>Some Twitter users had also tagged the YouTube alleging that the actor had been spreading misinformation.</p>


Actor Rajinikanth's clip urging people to support “Janata Curfew” on Twitter was taken down for violating Twitter rules on Saturday. Actor-Politician Rajinikanth on Saturday urged people to participate in the `Janata Curfew` on March 22, an initiative by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to avoid COVID-19 spread in the country.

Actor Rajinikanth's clip urging people to support “Janata Curfew” on Twitter was taken down for violating Twitter rules on Saturday. Actor-Politician Rajinikanth on Saturday urged people to participate in the `Janata Curfew` on March 22, an initiative by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to avoid COVID-19 spread in the country. He took to Twitter and said, "I urge everyone to rise to the occasion and participate in the Janata Curfew by strictly staying indoors and practising social distancing." Cautioning the public he said that Italy tried implementing similar nationwide curfew to prevent stage 3, but due to lack of support from the citizens, the efforts failed, resulting in the deaths of thousands of people to the pandemic. "We don`t want such a crisis in India," he said. He said that in this crucial time let us also remember and thank the selfless service of all the doctors, nurses and medical workers by participating in the nationwide appreciation and prayers at 5 pm on March 22. As soon as the video was posted from his handle, many started calling out the video for spreading fake news. Many raised questions about how staying at home for 12-14 hours can prevent the pandemic from going into “Stage 3” in India. As a result, the tweet was taken down. Rajinikanth’s profile tweeted an image with the text similar to his speech and added the YouTube link of the video. Some Twitter users had also tagged the YouTube alleging that the actor had been spreading misinformation.

Rajinikanth’s tweet urging people to support 'Janta Curfew' taken down for ‘spreading misinformation’

Sharp at 5 pm on Sunday, as sirens went off across the country, Indians came out to their balconies, front gates, and porches and clapped to acknowledge the tireless work of those in the front line, especially the healthcare workers.

Sharp at 5 pm on Sunday, as sirens went off across the country, Indians came out to their balconies, front gates, and porches and clapped to acknowledge the tireless work of those in the front line, especially the healthcare workers. Bollywood celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan along with his family, David Dhawan with sons Rohit and Varun, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Karan Johar joined Indians as they stepped out to clap in unison for those working in frontline. Some of them took to social media to share the moment that will now go down in history. Here take a look. View this post on Instagram That’s our family celebrating the unity of spirit and resilience...today we also show tremendous gratitude to all members of the medical fraternity who have tirelessly and relentlessly worked towards healing the infected and protecting thousands of people from this dreaded virus ....#indiafightscorona A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) on Mar 22, 2020 at 4:43am PDT × View this post on Instagram Thank you to our Heroes 👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾 🇮🇳 🇮🇳 🇮🇳 @deepikapadukone A post shared by Ranveer Singh (@ranveersingh) on Mar 22, 2020 at 4:55am PDT × View this post on Instagram #VarunDhawan with family #jantacurfew #jantacurfew2020 #CoronaVirus #indiacomestogether #gocarona #covid2019 #worldcomestogether #viralbhayani @viralbhayani A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) on Mar 22, 2020 at 4:57am PDT × View this post on Instagram #ranveersingh #jantacurfew #jantacurfew2020 #CoronaVirus #indiacomestogether #gocarona #covid2019 #worldcomestogether #viralbhayani @viralbhayani A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) on Mar 22, 2020 at 5:07am PDT × View this post on Instagram #amitabhbachchan with family #jantacurfew #jantacurfew2020 #CoronaVirus #indiacomestogether #gocarona #covid2019 #worldcomestogether #viralbhayani @viralbhayani A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) on Mar 22, 2020 at 4:59am PDT × View this post on Instagram We clap together ! For our country , for humanity 🙏🏼🇮🇳 thankful to everyone who is helping get rid of the current global health crisis.. #jantabandh #jantacerfew #proudindian #unitedwestand🌏 #positiveenergy A post shared by KK (@therealkarismakapoor) on Mar 22, 2020 at 5:10am PDT × View this post on Instagram #abhishekbachchan #aishwaryaraibachan #jantacurfew #jantacurfew2020 #CoronaVirus #indiacomestogether #gocarona #covid2019 #worldcomestogether #viralbhayani @viralbhayani A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) on Mar 22, 2020 at 5:39am PDT × View this post on Instagram #kiaraadvani #jantacurfew #jantacurfew2020 #CoronaVirus #indiacomestogether #gocarona #covid2019 #worldcomestogether #viralbhayani @viralbhayani A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) on Mar 22, 2020 at 5:34am PDT × View this post on Instagram #deepikapadukone #ranveersingh 🔥🔥❤❤❤ #jantacurfew #jantacurfew2020 #CoronaVirus #indiacomestogether #gocarona #covid2019 #worldcomestogether #viralbhayani @viralbhayani A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) on Mar 22, 2020 at 5:32am PDT × View this post on Instagram From us to all the real heroes- the medics, doctors, nurses, volunteers, police, the government and everyone who’s being responsible and staying back Home ensuring safety of themselves, their families and others... we are in it together- stronger and healthier! #gratitude #IndiaFightsCorona 💪🏽⛑❤️🇮🇳🌏 A post shared by Vicky Kaushal (@vickykaushal09) on Mar 22, 2020 at 5:21am PDT × View this post on Instagram Energies energies energies to all! Especially our bravehearts! We shall overcome ❤️ #indiafightscorona #healtheworld A post shared by Ishaan (@ishaankhatter) on Mar 22, 2020 at 5:03am PDT × Stars from southern film industry too joined in. View this post on Instagram #ramcharan #jantacurfew #jantacurfew2020 #CoronaVirus #indiacomestogether #gocarona #covid2019 #worldcomestogether #viralbhayani @viralbhayani A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) on Mar 22, 2020 at 5:30am PDT × View this post on Instagram #tamannabhatia #jantacurfew #jantacurfew2020 #CoronaVirus #indiacomestogether #gocarona #covid2019 #worldcomestogether #viralbhayani @viralbhayani A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) on Mar 22, 2020 at 5:31am PDT × On Sunday, PM Narendra Modi urged citizens of India to stay home and appealed to everyone to observe social distancing in order to flaten the curve of Covid-19 pandemic. The Janta curfew is on from 7 am to 9 pm on Sunday. In India, more than 300 Covid-19 cases have been reported so far.

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<p>On Sunday, India witnessed complete shutdown as the people of the country observed '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/resolve-restraint-and-janata-curfew-pm-modi-stresses-on-social-distancing-in-address-to-nation-over-coronavirus-287435">Janta Curfew</a>', which began from morning 7 am.</p>

<p>The curfew was initiated by PM Narendra Modi in order to introduce India to the concept of social distancing amid the scare of Covid-19 <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/videos/indian-mea-briefs-on-covid-19-pandemic-pm-modi-monitoring-situation-closely-287382&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjF0OmQqq3oAhWIzzgGHQcmCOUQFjAAegQIAhAB&amp;usg=AOvVaw1RXLQySoHtVTnO7UhYIsGa">Pandemic </a>as he urged people to stay at home for one day. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Several Bollywood took to social media to urge their fans to follow the PM's instruction and observe Janta curfew.</p>

<p>Salman Khan shared a video urging people to take government`s advisory of self-isolation seriously, ''Ye public holiday nahi hai bhaai, ye bada serious maamla hai.. ye sab band karo, please wear masks, wash your hands and stay clean," said Khan.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="und"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndiaFightsCorona?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndiaFightsCorona</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CMOMaharashtra?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CMOMaharashtra</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/mybmc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mybmc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AUThackeray?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AUThackeray</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Iamrahulkanal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Iamrahulkanal</a> <a href="https://t.co/l9qPAPs88U">pic.twitter.com/l9qPAPs88U</a></p>
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<p>Actor Riteish Deshmukh dropped a tweet wishing a "Good morning" and asking the users to "Stay Home, Stay healthy, Stay safe."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Good Morning India !! Stay Home, Stay healthy, Stay safe. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JuntaCurfew?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JuntaCurfew</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndiaFightCorona?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndiaFightCorona</a></p>
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) <a href="https://twitter.com/Riteishd/status/1241535513875460096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="und"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JuntaCurfew?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JuntaCurfew</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndiaFightsCoronavirus?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndiaFightsCoronavirus</a> <a href="https://t.co/glqo4SqfNv">pic.twitter.com/glqo4SqfNv</a></p>
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) <a href="https://twitter.com/Riteishd/status/1241579175007277056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Deshmukh completed the tweet with hashtags of `Janta curfew` and `India fight corona.`</p>

<p>Singer Armaan Malik also urged people to stay home and tweeted, "STAY HOME &amp; STAY SAFE. PLEASE IT`S A SINCERE REQUEST #IndiaFightsCorona."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">STAY HOME &amp; STAY SAFE. PLEASE IT’S A SINCERE REQUEST 🙏🏻<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndiaFightsCorona?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndiaFightsCorona</a></p>
— ARMAAN MALIK (@ArmaanMalik22) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArmaanMalik22/status/1241471707887460353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 21, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Deepika Padukone also suported the initiative and re-tweeted PM's tweet,''A mature and comforting address by our Honourable Prime Minister! @narendramod iI pledge to support the #JantaCurfew on Sunday #22ndMarch 7AM-9PM and also join in acknowledging the selfless and untiring efforts of our nation’s medical fraternity at 5PM!''</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A mature and comforting address by our Honourable Prime Minister!🙏🏽 <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a><br />
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I pledge to support the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JantaCurfew?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JantaCurfew</a> on Sunday <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/22ndMarch?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#22ndMarch</a> 7AM-9PM and also join in acknowledging the selfless and untiring efforts of our nation’s medical fraternity at 5PM!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JaiHind?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JaiHind</a> <a href="https://t.co/zzEortg58Q">https://t.co/zzEortg58Q</a></p>
— Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) <a href="https://twitter.com/deepikapadukone/status/1241415830975533058?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 21, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Actor Kartik Aaryan who recently drew appreciation for his `Corona stop karo na` monlogue also tweeted, "Lets Support #JantaCurfew Today !!"</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Lets Support <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JantaCurfew?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JantaCurfew</a> Today !!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JantaCurfew22march?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JantaCurfew22march</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> Sir 🙏🏻 <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PMOIndia</a></p>
— Kartik Aaryan (@TheAaryanKartik) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAaryanKartik/status/1241472787018964992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 21, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Veteran director Mahesh Bhatt shared a picture of a man standing alone in a deserted lane and wrote, "Only echoes answer me."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Only echoes answer me. <a href="https://t.co/guLg9mCael">pic.twitter.com/guLg9mCael</a></p>
— Mahesh Bhatt (@MaheshNBhatt) <a href="https://twitter.com/MaheshNBhatt/status/1241546104551796736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Amitabh Bachchan too expressed his support for Janta curfew.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">T 3478 - One plea , one instruct, one invocation, one implore .. AND a nation is in discipline !<br />
WE OBSERVE A COUNTRY SHUT DOWN ! what an exemplary example we have set for the entire World .. for the safety of each other ..<br />
WE ARE ONE , WE ARE UNIQUE ..<br />
WE ARE INDIA 🇮🇳<br />
JAI HIND</p>
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) <a href="https://twitter.com/SrBachchan/status/1241603494844354560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Asha Bhosle tweeted, "<span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-1qd0xha r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">Today, At 5 pm IST, me and my family shall be chanting ‘OM’ to show solidarity with all those still selflessly out there helping us overcome this dark hour for planet earth. If we all isolate ourselves, we shall see this thru. Every night has a day. Think positive "</span></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Today, At 5 pm IST, me and my family shall be chanting ‘OM’ to show solidarity with all those still selflessly out there helping us overcome this dark hour for planet earth. If we all isolate ourselves, we shall see this thru. Every night has a day. Think positive <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a></p>
— ashabhosle (@ashabhosle) <a href="https://twitter.com/ashabhosle/status/1241635304211009537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Akshay Kumar tweeted, “An excellent initiative by PM @narendramodi ji...this Sunday, March 22 from 7 am to 9 pm let’s all join in the #JantaCurfew and show the world we are together in this. #SocialDistancing.”</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">An excellent initiative by PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> ji...this Sunday, March 22 from 7 am to 9 pm let’s all join in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JantaCurfew?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JantaCurfew</a> and show the world we are together in this. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SocialDistancing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SocialDistancing</a></p>
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) <a href="https://twitter.com/akshaykumar/status/1240660415601770497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Actor Sidharth Malhotra took to Twitter and appealed to the public and said "stay home, relax and follow the Janta curfew""I hope all of you are being responsible citizens and doing the same! Let`s get through this together," the tweet further read.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">POA for today- Stay home, relax and follow the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JantaCurfew?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JantaCurfew</a>. I hope all of you are being responsible citizens and doing the same! Let’s get through this together.</p>
— Sidharth Malhotra (@SidMalhotra) <a href="https://twitter.com/SidMalhotra/status/1241592545026572291?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>So far, there have been 345 positive cases of coronavirus in the country. The Sunday's curfew will be in place till 9 pm at night. All public transportation will also be stopped during this time.</p>


On Sunday, India witnessed complete shutdown as the people of the country observed 'Janta Curfew', which began from morning 7 am. The curfew was initiated by PM Narendra Modi in order to introduce India to the concept of social distancing amid the scare of Covid-19 Pandemic as he urged people to stay at home for one day.

On Sunday, India witnessed complete shutdown as the people of the country observed 'Janta Curfew', which began from morning 7 am. The curfew was initiated by PM Narendra Modi in order to introduce India to the concept of social distancing amid the scare of Covid-19 Pandemic as he urged people to stay at home for one day. Several Bollywood took to social media to urge their fans to follow the PM's instruction and observe Janta curfew. Salman Khan shared a video urging people to take government`s advisory of self-isolation seriously, ''Ye public holiday nahi hai bhaai, ye bada serious maamla hai.. ye sab band karo, please wear masks, wash your hands and stay clean," said Khan. #IndiaFightsCorona @CMOMaharashtra @mybmc @AUThackeray @Iamrahulkanal pic.twitter.com/l9qPAPs88U — Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) March 21, 2020 × Actor Riteish Deshmukh dropped a tweet wishing a "Good morning" and asking the users to "Stay Home, Stay healthy, Stay safe." Good Morning India !! Stay Home, Stay healthy, Stay safe. #JuntaCurfew#IndiaFightCorona — Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) March 22, 2020 × #JuntaCurfew #IndiaFightsCoronavirus pic.twitter.com/glqo4SqfNv — Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) March 22, 2020 × Deshmukh completed the tweet with hashtags of `Janta curfew` and `India fight corona.` Singer Armaan Malik also urged people to stay home and tweeted, "STAY HOME & STAY SAFE. PLEASE IT`S A SINCERE REQUEST #IndiaFightsCorona." STAY HOME & STAY SAFE. PLEASE IT’S A SINCERE REQUEST 🙏🏻#IndiaFightsCorona — ARMAAN MALIK (@ArmaanMalik22) March 21, 2020 × Deepika Padukone also suported the initiative and re-tweeted PM's tweet,''A mature and comforting address by our Honourable Prime Minister! @narendramod iI pledge to support the #JantaCurfew on Sunday #22ndMarch 7AM-9PM and also join in acknowledging the selfless and untiring efforts of our nation’s medical fraternity at 5PM!'' A mature and comforting address by our Honourable Prime Minister!🙏🏽 @narendramodi I pledge to support the #JantaCurfew on Sunday #22ndMarch 7AM-9PM and also join in acknowledging the selfless and untiring efforts of our nation’s medical fraternity at 5PM!#JaiHind https://t.co/zzEortg58Q — Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) March 21, 2020 × Actor Kartik Aaryan who recently drew appreciation for his `Corona stop karo na` monlogue also tweeted, "Lets Support #JantaCurfew Today !!" Lets Support #JantaCurfew Today !!#JantaCurfew22march @narendramodi Sir 🙏🏻 @PMOIndia — Kartik Aaryan (@TheAaryanKartik) March 21, 2020 × Veteran director Mahesh Bhatt shared a picture of a man standing alone in a deserted lane and wrote, "Only echoes answer me." Only echoes answer me. pic.twitter.com/guLg9mCael — Mahesh Bhatt (@MaheshNBhatt) March 22, 2020 × Amitabh Bachchan too expressed his support for Janta curfew. T 3478 - One plea , one instruct, one invocation, one implore .. AND a nation is in discipline ! WE OBSERVE A COUNTRY SHUT DOWN ! what an exemplary example we have set for the entire World .. for the safety of each other .. WE ARE ONE , WE ARE UNIQUE .. WE ARE INDIA 🇮🇳 JAI HIND — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) March 22, 2020 × Asha Bhosle tweeted, "Today, At 5 pm IST, me and my family shall be chanting ‘OM’ to show solidarity with all those still selflessly out there helping us overcome this dark hour for planet earth. If we all isolate ourselves, we shall see this thru. Every night has a day. Think positive " Today, At 5 pm IST, me and my family shall be chanting ‘OM’ to show solidarity with all those still selflessly out there helping us overcome this dark hour for planet earth. If we all isolate ourselves, we shall see this thru. Every night has a day. Think positive @narendramodi — ashabhosle (@ashabhosle) March 22, 2020 × Akshay Kumar tweeted, “An excellent initiative by PM @narendramodi ji...this Sunday, March 22 from 7 am to 9 pm let’s all join in the #JantaCurfew and show the world we are together in this. #SocialDistancing.” An excellent initiative by PM @narendramodi ji...this Sunday, March 22 from 7 am to 9 pm let’s all join in the #JantaCurfew and show the world we are together in this. #SocialDistancing — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) March 19, 2020 × Actor Sidharth Malhotra took to Twitter and appealed to the public and said "stay home, relax and follow the Janta curfew""I hope all of you are being responsible citizens and doing the same! Let`s get through this together," the tweet further read. POA for today- Stay home, relax and follow the #JantaCurfew. I hope all of you are being responsible citizens and doing the same! Let’s get through this together. — Sidharth Malhotra (@SidMalhotra) March 22, 2020 × So far, there have been 345 positive cases of coronavirus in the country. The Sunday's curfew will be in place till 9 pm at night. All public transportation will also be stopped during this time.

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Member of Parliament Dushyant Singh tests positive for COVID-19 right after he attended a gathering in Lucknow. Post gathering he met President Ram Nath Kovind in New Delhi. With the latest news coming in from Rashtrapati Bhawan; President has cancelled all the appointments and meetings.

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<p>Less than 24 hours from now, India will be attempting a one-of-a-kind exercise -- a self-imposed voluntary lockdown across the country with 1.3 billion people.</p>

<p>In Maharashtra, the state government has ruled out using the police to enforce the Janta curfew since it's a voluntary exercise.</p>

<p>The 'BEST' bus services and local trains will continue to operate during the curfew. &nbsp;In Bihar, the government has appealed to people to stay indoors. The police will reportedly be deployed at various points -- not to enforce the curfew but to ensure there is no disruption of law and order.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Health Ministry says Coronavirus cases rise to 269 in India</strong></p>

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<p>Tamil Nadu has ordered a suspension of bus services across the state and the Chennai Metro will not operate on Sunday. Some petrol pump owners and hoteliers have also decided to support the curfew and not operate tomorrow. &nbsp;In Gujarat, chief minister Vijay Rupani has offered full support to the Janta curfew. He has appealed to people to stay indoors. Bus services across the state will be scaled back considerably on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>All restaurants and bars have been ordered to close on Sunday in Karnataka. The shutdown order will apply to liquor stores as well. Only food delivery services will continue to operate while Metro services in the state capital of Bengaluru will be suspended.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Haryana government has welcomed the Janta curfew and suspend bus services across the state. &nbsp;Starting from midnight section 144 will be imposed in Goa. The government has also decided to bar all mass gatherings. Beaches in goa will remain off-limits throughout the day.</p>

<p>In the national capital Delhi, the government has welcomed the Janta curfew. The Delhi Metro will not operate on Sunday as part of the government's precautionary measures.</p>

<p>&nbsp;In Kerala, the government has asked people to clean their house and surroundings during the curfew. Public transport will be suspended for the day. In India's most populous state of Uttar Pradesh, the government has offered complete support to the Janta curfew. Metro services will remain suspended on Sunday in the state capital Lucknow.&nbsp;</p>


Less than 24 hours from now, India will be attempting a one-of-a-kind exercise -- a self-imposed voluntary lockdown across the country with 1.3 billion people. In Maharashtra, the state government has ruled out using the police to enforce the Janta curfew since it's a voluntary exercise.

Less than 24 hours from now, India will be attempting a one-of-a-kind exercise -- a self-imposed voluntary lockdown across the country with 1.3 billion people. In Maharashtra, the state government has ruled out using the police to enforce the Janta curfew since it's a voluntary exercise. The 'BEST' bus services and local trains will continue to operate during the curfew. In Bihar, the government has appealed to people to stay indoors. The police will reportedly be deployed at various points -- not to enforce the curfew but to ensure there is no disruption of law and order. Watch | Health Ministry says Coronavirus cases rise to 269 in India × Tamil Nadu has ordered a suspension of bus services across the state and the Chennai Metro will not operate on Sunday. Some petrol pump owners and hoteliers have also decided to support the curfew and not operate tomorrow. In Gujarat, chief minister Vijay Rupani has offered full support to the Janta curfew. He has appealed to people to stay indoors. Bus services across the state will be scaled back considerably on Sunday. All restaurants and bars have been ordered to close on Sunday in Karnataka. The shutdown order will apply to liquor stores as well. Only food delivery services will continue to operate while Metro services in the state capital of Bengaluru will be suspended. The Haryana government has welcomed the Janta curfew and suspend bus services across the state. Starting from midnight section 144 will be imposed in Goa. The government has also decided to bar all mass gatherings. Beaches in goa will remain off-limits throughout the day. In the national capital Delhi, the government has welcomed the Janta curfew. The Delhi Metro will not operate on Sunday as part of the government's precautionary measures. In Kerala, the government has asked people to clean their house and surroundings during the curfew. Public transport will be suspended for the day. In India's most populous state of Uttar Pradesh, the government has offered complete support to the Janta curfew. Metro services will remain suspended on Sunday in the state capital Lucknow.

How Indian states are gearing up for Janta curfew

On March 19 Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the coronavirus crisis. PM has called for a "Janata curfew" on March 22, saying all citizens must stay home from 7 am to 9 pm to try and check the spread of the deadly virus. The Prime Minister also cautioned citizens against hoarding and panic-buying, assuring that the supply of essentials like milk, medicines, and food would be preserved.

Prime Minister Modi on India's Battle with COVID-19: Janta Curfew on March 22

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