Indians all over the country are staying indoors as part of a self-imposed quarantine to help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. The 'Janata Curfew' began at 7 am on Sunday morning and will last till 9 pm. The national exercise to counter the COVID-19 threat was suggested by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. The 'Janata Curfew' is an attempt to break the chain of coronavirus infections.

All businesses and government establishments, expect those dealing in essential items and services, will remain shut today. There will be no metro trains Delhi, Bengaluru and other cities today. Railways has stopped all trains - long-distance or suburban - will run, for today. Several airlines including IndiGo and GoAir have said they will either operate in minimum capacity or cancel all flights.

Indians all over the country are staying indoors as part of a self-imposed quarantine to help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. The 'Janata Curfew' began at 7 am on Sunday morning and will last till 9 pm. The national exercise to counter the COVID-19 threat was suggested by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. The 'Janata Curfew' is an attempt to break the chain of coronavirus infections.

All businesses and government establishments, expect those dealing in essential items and services, will remain shut today. There will be no metro trains Delhi, Bengaluru and other cities today. Railways has stopped all trains - long-distance or suburban - will run, for today. Several airlines including IndiGo and GoAir have said they will either operate in minimum capacity or cancel all flights.