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All offices and shops in Mumbai shut till March 31: Delhi to closing down all Malls

A bold step has been taken by maharashtra government, on combating ‘Chinese Coronavirus’ (COVID-19). Meanwhile, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray announces that from this Midnight, all workplaces will remain closed till 31st March.

This is applicable in Mumbai, MMR Region, Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad and Nagpur. Govt offices to operate at 25% attendance.. However, Essential services shall operate, any other services important to operate, the collectors shall specify from time to time.

Read Also, ‘Janta Curfew’ On Sunday From 7am-9pm: PM addresses nation on combating COVID-19

Groceries, milk and other day to day items shall be available. Citizens are req to reduce unnecessary movement, It added. This is not a holiday. This has been forced upon us. Do not cut salaries of those made to stay home. added Uddhav Thackeray, Maharashtra CM.

Moreover, Maharashtra Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad said that, All exams from class 1 to 8 are cancelled, all students to be promoted to next classes without exam. In Delhi, CM arvind Kejriwal stated that,  In view of the prevailing situation, we are closing down all Malls (except grocery, pharmacy and vegetable shops in them), he stated on March 20.

BMC orders all non-essential service providing offices to function at 50% staff capacity

Despite the same, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 19 called for a ‘Janta Curfew’, as he addressed the nation on measures to fight coronavirus. The PM, “I am requesting your support for ‘Janta Curfew’. The curfew will be in place from 7 am to 9 pm on Sunday, March 22,”.

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Trilok Singh

Mr. Trilok Kumar Singh is a media entrepreneur, researcher, and academic associated with K.R. Mangalam University and several digital platforms. Mr. Singh is presently teaching in the School of Emerging Media and Creator Economy (SEMCE) at K.R. Mangalam University (KRMU), Gurugram, while pursuing a Ph.D. in Journalism and Mass Communication at the same university.​ He holds a master’s degree in Political Science from Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, and a master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Galigotias University, along with a postgraduate diploma in Broadcast Journalism from International School of Journalism and Mass Communication, News 24 Campus.

He has built multiple digital ventures in news and social media, including Youth Darpan Media, IASmind.com, Post AtoZ Social Media, Micro BlogIN, and the International Journal of Journalism and Mass Communication (IJJMC), where he serves in leadership roles. His platforms and initiatives have been highlighted by various media outlets, and he has several years of experience in the digital media ecosystem as a founder and CEO. Mr. Singh has written extensively on sustainability, climate change, international relations, foreign policy, Indian politics, governance, and contemporary issues, contributing hundreds of articles and opinion pieces to Indian and global digital platforms. In addition, he has authored multiple journal articles and book chapters, further strengthening his academic and professional contributions to media and communication studies.

In 2025, Trilok Singh published a research article titled “Navigating Media Regulation and Censorship in Over‑the‑Top Platforms” and six book chapters: “Sustainable Development Cooperation Under India’s G20 Presidency,” “Digital Pathways to Sustainability: Assessing the Role and Impact of OTT Platforms in Advancing the United Nations SDGs,” and “The Role of Digital Media in Promoting Sustainable Business Practices in Delhi NCR,” among others. He also received two Best Research Paper Presenter awards at one international and one national conference in recognition of this work.