Punjab minister donates salary for coronavirus-hit

Chandigarh, March 23 Taking the lead, Punjab Cabinet minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Monday announced to contribute his month's salary to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund for helping those affected by coronavirus.

In a statement, the Cooperation and Jails Minister urged people to stay indoors till March 31 to prevent spreading the disease.

To help those whose livelihood is affected as a result of lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus, all IAS (Indian Administrative Services) officers of Punjab cadre shall contribute one-day salary to the Chief Minister Relief Fund, said a tweet by the state government.

( With inputs from IANS )