Chennai: The Centre today extended the suspension of services for all passenger trains and flights till 3 May after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced that the current lockdown will be extended till 3 May, saying it is very necessary to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the country.
In a televised address to the nation, Modi said implementation of the lockdown will be strictly ensured in coming days to ensure that the virus does not spread to new areas.
The Prime Minister said detailed guidelines on implementation of the new lockdown will be announced on Wednesday.