Janta Curfew: Here's what will be shut on 22nd March
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A request for 'Janta Curfew'?
Calling for "resolve and restraint" to fight coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked the entire country to observe 'Janta Curfew' on Sunday, I.e. 22 March.
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Janta Curfew timings
Prime Minister Modi called for 'Janta curfew' on March 22 from 7 am-9 pm, saying no citizen, barring those in essential services, should get out of the house.
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Markets to remain shut
In view to participating in Janta Curfew, mall, markets and shops are likely to be closed. However, the shut down will not ply on medical stores, and shops that sell general consumables or essential goods.
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No Metro, fewer buses
Metro in various cities will not operate on March 22 in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for a 'Janta Curfew' to check the spread of coronavirus. However, there is no official announcement to shut down public bus services yet. Reportedly, limited buses will ply on routes.
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A curfew for jail inmates
Jail authorities will not let visitors meet inmates on Sunday when 'Janta curfew' will be in force to prevent the spread of coronavirus
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Passenger trains won't work
No passenger train will originate from any railway station in the country from midnight to 10 pm on Sunday in view of the "Janta curfew" announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to a railway order issued. (Representative Image)
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Flights
Low fare carriers IndiGo and GoAir will together cancel close to 1,000 domestic flights during the Janta Curfew Sunday, both said without giving any assurance of a refund to affected passengers.
