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  Supreme Court upholds ban on use of reinforced paper cups in Tamil Nadu

  October 22, 2023 21:58 IST

  Tamil Nadu: The top court, however, directed the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to re-consider the ban on non-woven bags afresh in light of the amended Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016.

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  After government's decision to ban 'single use plastic', around 46 tonnes seized so far in India

  India | October 21, 2022 7:38 IST

  Single use plastic ban: CPCB along with SPCBs/PCCs also conducted inspections of major commercial establishments from July-August 2022.

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  Single-use plastic ban: Noida authority's 'anti-plastic drive' culminates in Sector-77 today

  India | July 03, 2022 12:56 IST

  The drive of Noida authority commenced on June 29 from Sector 43 (Som Bazaar) of Noida and it culminated in Sec -77 today.

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  Single-use plastic items to be banned in India from July 1

  India | June 30, 2022 18:15 IST

  The government claims that the decision to ban single-use plastic items is an important step in the fight against pollution.

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  Employee takes Mahindra's #Dontbeplastic campaign to 'sky', literally

  Trending | October 11, 2019 10:20 IST

  Anand Gopal Mahindra, the chairman of Mahindra Group took to Twitter today to appreciate Sachin Jogelkar, the quality manager at Mahindra who literally took to heights to promote company's #Dontbeplastic campaign.

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  Uttar Pradesh: Yogi Adityanath Govt issues order to ban plastic cups, glass, polythenes from July 15

  India | July 06, 2018 13:07 IST

  "We have decided to implement a complete ban on plastic in the state from July 15. I seek support of you all in this effort. I urge everyone to stop use of plastic cup, glass and polythene after July 15," CM Adityanath said.

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  Raj Thackeray opposes plastic ban, says it's "tool" to raise funds

  India | June 26, 2018 17:54 IST

  Speaking to reporters here, Thackeray also objected to exemption for certain plastic items such as packing material for ready-to-eat food items. 

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  Maharashtra Plastic ban: India stares at loss of Rs 15,000cr & 3 lakh jobs

  India | June 24, 2018 18:51 IST

  Nearly 2,500 members of the association have left with the no option but to shut shop following the ban, he added and termed the ban as "discriminatory".

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  Maharashtra plastic ban comes into force from today: All you need to know

  India | June 23, 2018 17:03 IST

  Earlier the government had given three months’ time for the disposal of the existing stocks.

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  Plastic ban effective in Maharashtra from today: What is allowed, what’s banned- All you need to know

  India | June 23, 2018 15:56 IST

  With huge dependence on plastic and lack of economical alternatives, it is yet to be seen if penalising those found using plastic products, will act as a deterrent or not.

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  Power couple Ajay Devgn and Kajol to support plastic ban in Maharashtra

  Celebrities | June 20, 2018 7:24 IST

  Ajay Devgn and Kajol are all set to come together to support plastic ban that has been imposed in Maharashtra. As a part of their new association, the duo will be seen participating in various initiatives related to the campaign.

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  Rajkot Municipal Corporation issues ban on plastic pouches in Gujarat from tomorrow

  India | June 04, 2018 18:53 IST

  A ban on the sale and use of water pouches has been announced by the Rajkot Municipal Corporation on Monday, starting from June 5, under section 376 of the Bombay Provincial Municipal Corporation Act, 1949.

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  Before 'Cattle slaughter' laws, this country needs something else!

  Mouthful | April 06, 2015 14:03 IST

  Cattle slaughter laws in India, are they really helping these animals?Lately Maharashtra government, made strict laws against cattle slaughter in the state which received mixed reactions from public. We appreciate the effort, but what's worth?'Cattle