List Of Activities Banned Until May 3rd

April 15th: Ministry Of Home Affairs has issued guideline on how to impose during lockdown. Here are the list of Activities Banned until May 3rd

a. All International and domestic airline services are suspended
b. Passenger Trains and Metro services are suspended, except Goods trains
c. Buses for pubic transport
d. All Educational, Training, Coaching Institutions
e. Buses, Taxis, Auto Rickshaws and cab aggregators.
f. All shopping, malls, cinema halls and assembly halls
g. All sports, entertainment, academic, religious functions and gatherings
h. In case of funerals not more than 20 persons

PM Modi To Address Nation Tomorrow

April 13th: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the Nation tomorrow on extending the lockdown further. Earlier, Prime Minister announced 21 days of nationwide lockdown to tackle the increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases. The Lockdown ends tomorrow.

On Saturday, PM Modi had 4 hours of virtual meeting with Chief Ministers of all the States. During the meeting CMs had suggested the extension of lockdown and several measures to be taken to revive the economy

The announcement of addressing the nation was made today in PMO India Twitter handle.

PM took right decision Say Delhi CM Kejriwal

April 11th: Delhi Chief Minsiter Arvind Kejriwal took to Twitter supporting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision on extending the lockdown in the country to tackle outbreak of COVID-19.

"PM had taken correct decision to extend lockdown. Today, India's position is better than many developed countries because we started lockdown early. If it is stopped now, all gains would be lost. To consolidate, it is important to extend it". he said.

MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, first CM to oppose extenion of lockdown

April 11th: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was the first chief minster to oppose extending of lockdown. Earlier PM Modi Announced 21days Nationwide lockdown to tackle outback of COVID-19.

Extending the lockdown till April 30th was supported by all other state Chief Ministers during the virtual meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. States like Odisha, Punjab and Rajasthan are already announced extending the lockdown till 30th April.

Check Out: The Twitter Conversation by Private Airlines in India

April 10th: The Private Airline's which grounded their aircraft's following the lockdown decision by the Indian government on March 25th engaged in a Twitter raillery on Friday saying #StayingParkedStayingSafe is the best option during this difficult times.

Indigo, the India's largest private carrier started the conversation by tagging Vistara as below:

"Hey @airvistara, not #flyinghugher these days we heard?" on their Twitter page using the hashtag #StayingParkedStayingSafe which was joined by other airlines.

To which Vistara replied by tagging Goair to join the conversation.
"'No  @IndiGo6E, these days being on-ground is a wonderful thing. Flying would not be the 'smart' choice, what say @goairlinesindia ?"

GoAir acknowledged: “Totally, @airvistara! Staying home is the safe feeling! We can hardly wait till everyone takes to the skies, coz at the moment it’s not like #NowEveryoneCanFly right, @AirAsiaIndian?

Further, it was AirAsia India who joined the conversation by inviting Spicejet using their tagline:
"Absolutely @goairlinesindia, for now though, staying at home is the Red. Hot. Spicy thing to do! Isn't that right @flyspicejet?!"

SpiceJet subtly replied by tagging Delhi Airport's Twitter handle: "@AirAsiaIndian, good to know our thoughts match, like our colours! Been a while since this bird flew out of her cage. But we’re happy creating a safer tomorrow, today! Right @DelhiAirport?"

To which Delhi Airport responded: "Agree with you @IndiGo6E @airvistara @goairlinesindia @AirAsiaIndian @flyspicejet, the Indian skies will be coloured with you soon but for now thanks for giving us a reason to smile! Together in the skies, and together on ground too!"

And finally it was IndiGo who closed the conversation by sharing a message of unity:
"Stronger to have you with us💕 #StayingParkedStayingSafe #LetsIndiGo"

The entire conversation witnessed participation from users as well as branding experts by showering several comments on the tweets .

COVID-19 Live Updates

April 10th: 3.16pm - US lawmakers have asked China to shutdown the 'Wet Market' in country

3.15pm - Punjab CM Amarinder say that state recorded 132 positive cases of coronavirus.

1.45pm- Karnataka reports 10 new positive cases of coronavirus taking the state's total to 207 positive cases.

India reports highest number of one day cases of COVID-19

April 10th: India's worst day in fighting COVID-19 with above 800 new cases and over 40 deaths been reported across India on Thurday, Death toll due to corornavirus in India rise up to 200 and the number of positive cases has risen to 6,400 according to Health Ministry.

Maharashtra top's the list with 1300 cases in India. On Thurday, the state reported 25 deaths due to corornavirus.