In a major move to combat the spread of Coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced complete lockdown of the entire India for next 21 days.

Various state governments are making sure that the lockdown is followed properly, even if they have to stick to strict measures that ensure that people remain inside.

Here are major developments that happened on the first day of the lockdown:

UP govt to deliver essential needs at doorstep

There is a plan to deliver essential commodities at people’s doorstep and there is no need to panic or go out, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said this evening, minutes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day “curfew-like” lockdown.

“I would like to assure the 23 crore people of Uttar Pradesh that we have enough stock of essential items like vegetables, milk, medicines etc. For the safety of you and your family don’t step out of your houses and maintain social distance,” Yogi Adityanath was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.

Corona patient dies in Tamil Nadu

A 54-year-old man in Tamil Nadu dies of coronavirus infection, the first from the state.

According to state minister for health and family welfare Dr C Vijayabaskar, the patient had a medical history of prolonged illness with steroid-dependent COPD, uncontrolled diabetes with hypertension. The minister tweeted, “Despite our best efforts, the Covid-19 +ve Pt at MDU, #RajajiHospital, passed away a few minutes back. He had a medical history of prolonged illness with steroid dependent COPD, uncontrolled Diabetes with Hypertension.”

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray postpones GudiPadwa celebrations

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray addressed the people of Maharshtra via social media on the occassion of GudiPadwa. “We have sufficient stock of essential commodities like vegetables, rice & other items of daily use, so there is no need to worry. All shops selling essential goods are open too. We will celebrate GudiPadwa once we tackle this crisis,” he said.

In Maharashtra, the total number of COVID-19 patients shot up to 116 on Wednesday after five of a family tested positive for coronavirus in Sangli