MUMBAI: Network18's Hindi news channel News18 India has lined-up exclusive programming Ek Diya Desh Ke Naam for its viewers in line with the prime minister Narendra Modi's clarion call.

PM Modi recently urged the people to switch off lights for nine minutes at 9 pm on 5 April and light candles, diyas, flash torchlights or mobile lights to unite in the fight again COVID-19 pandemic.

With an aim to build excitement, News18 India will showcase two hours of special programming further amplifying the initiative. 

The programming will witness renowned celebrities such as yoga guru Baba Ramdev, musicians Salim and Sulaiman Merchant, singer Harshdeep Kaur and Anup Jalota along with actor Manoj Joshi  who will discuss the power of 130 crore Indian coming together and fighting together for a collective cause.

News18 lndia has also deployed 100 reporters across 100 cities who will capture the Indian spirit of camaraderie and strength. Practicing social distancing, the channel's anchors and correspondents will also be reporting live from their respective localities to further bring stories from across the country.