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  SGPC bans making TikTok videos inside Golden Temple

  India | February 09, 2020 10:33 IST

  The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the apex religious body of Sikhs, on Saturday pasted posters inside the Golden Temple complex, warning devotees not to shoot TikTok videos inside the Harmandir Sahib.

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  Maharashtra: College bans mobile phones to boost student performance

  India | February 01, 2020 11:20 IST

  The move comes at a time when mobile phones have become an indelible part of everyday living, where youngsters are glued to social media.

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  Government extends ban on Assam-based insurgent outfit ULFA for 5 years

  India | November 28, 2019 19:36 IST

  The Centre has extended the ban on the Assam-based insurgent outfit ULFA for five years for continuing subversive activities, including killings, kidnapping and extortions.  

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  UP govt bans substandard drug, recalls stocks

  India | November 27, 2019 10:20 IST

  According to a health department spokesperson, "A showcause notice has been issued to the Hyderabad-based supplier firm. Arrangements are being made to provide additional stock to meet the high demand of the medicine."  

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  Home Ministry asks states to enforce ban on e-cigarette

  India | November 20, 2019 14:51 IST

  The Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Ordinance, 2019 was promulgated on September 18 for banning the production, sale and purchase of electronic cigarettes in the interest of public health. Sections 4 and 5 of the ordinance provide for the prohibition of e-cigarettes while sections 7 and 8 prescribe the punishment for contravention of the provisions.

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  Centre bans Meghalaya-based insurgent group HNLC

  India | November 18, 2019 18:49 IST

  In the wake of increased activities of violence and other subversive acts of HNLC, the Union Home Ministry issued a notification, saying the group continues to intimidate and bully civilians to extort funds, maintains links with other insurgent groups of the Northeast to carry out acts of extortion and intimidation, and maintains camps in Bangladesh to give sanctuary and training to its cadre

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  NGT suggests allowance for labourers affected by construction ban in Delhi

  India | November 05, 2019 15:06 IST

  The tribunal had, however, said, "Under Industrial Disputes Act and labour laws you have wide powers. Why can't you order builders to pay money to labourers in spite of stoppage of work?

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  Shia Waqf board bans use of its properties for any Ayodhya event

  India | November 05, 2019 10:13 IST

  The Shia Waqf Board chairman Waseem Rizvi,  said that violation of the order would lead to action under the Waqf Act and relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.  

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  Polythene ban stops 'mishri' offerings at Ayodhya's Ram temple

  India | October 31, 2019 12:56 IST

  Devotees, for security reasons, are allowed to carry "Prasad" that comprises only "mishri" (sugar crystals) and "ilaichi dana" (sugar balls) in transparent polythene bags. The sellers sometimes, add dried coconut pieces and peanuts in the prasad.

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  California to ban smoking on state parks, beaches

  World | October 12, 2019 17:59 IST

  California will ban smoking on state parks and beaches starting next year under legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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  Scotland becomes first part of UK to ban smacking children

  World | October 04, 2019 21:17 IST

  Scotland has become the first part of the UK to make it a criminal offence for parents to smack their children. The motion passed overwhelmingly by the Scottish Parliament, will give children in Scotland the same protection from assault as adults when it comes into force.

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  Vapers hold nationwide protest against ban on e-cigarettes

  India | September 28, 2019 20:24 IST

  The Association of Vapers India (AVI), an organisation that represents e-cigarette users, held protests in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Chennai.

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  Monitoring platforms to ensure sellers don't offer e-cigarettes

  India | September 19, 2019 19:49 IST

  The government has issued an Ordinance to ban e-cigarettes, making the production, import, export, transport, sale or advertisements of such "alternative" smoking devices a cognisable offence attracting jail term and fine.  

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  Government issues ordinance to ban e-cigarettes

  India | September 19, 2019 10:30 IST

  The Government has issued an ordinance to ban e-cigarettes on Thursday. This will make the production, import, export, transport, sale or advertisement of such smoking devices an offence attracting jail term and fine. 

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  Explained: E-Cigarettes banned in India. What it means

  India | September 18, 2019 16:41 IST

  E-Cigarettes have been banned in India on health grounds. The key decision was taken at a Union Cabinet meeting on Wednesday.

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  No e-cigarettes in India, govt may soon impose ban

  India | September 10, 2019 22:39 IST

  Taking up a proposal from the Health Ministry, the Union cabinet may, in its meeting on Wednesday, approve an ordinance to ban manufacturing and sale of e-cigarettes.

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  Selfies banned till October 26 near rivers in MP's Khargone

  India | August 30, 2019 21:20 IST

    Authorities in Khargone district in Madhya Pradesh have banned people from clicking selfies on the banks of rivers, including the historic Maheshwar ghat along the Narmada, for two months due to heavy rains and floods, an official said on Friday.  

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  'Ban' on bananas lifted in Lucknow station

  India | August 29, 2019 11:48 IST

  Northern Railway (NR) officials said vendors were not allowed to sell bananas for two days so that the platforms wear a cleaner look.

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  Sale of bananas banned at Lucknow railway station

  India | August 29, 2019 11:38 IST

  Authorities have also warned that anyone found breaching the ban will face strict action, including penalty.

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  No Budweiser, Hoegaarden for three years as Delhi government bans AB InBev for alleged tax evasion

  India | July 30, 2019 20:15 IST

  An investigation done on the government's order on beer maker SABMiller, which was acquired by Anheuser-Busch InBev in 2016, showed that the company used duplicate barcodes on its beer bottles supplied to city retailers in the said year. This resulted in lower levies.