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Uttar Pradesh minister Raghuraj Singh seeks ban on burqa now
India | Feb 10, 2020, 01:29 PM ISTThe minister said that burqas were being used by 'terrorists' to conceal their identity, apparently in reference to protests by women protesting against CAA in the Shahjamal area in Agra.
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SGPC bans making TikTok videos inside Golden Temple
India | Feb 09, 2020, 10:33 AM ISTThe 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 | Feb 01, 2020, 11:20 AM ISTThe 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 | Nov 28, 2019, 07:36 PM ISTThe 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 | Nov 27, 2019, 10:20 AM ISTAccording 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 | Nov 20, 2019, 02:51 PM ISTThe 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 | Nov 18, 2019, 06:49 PM ISTIn 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 | Nov 05, 2019, 03:06 PM ISTThe 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 | Nov 05, 2019, 10:13 AM ISTThe 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 | Oct 31, 2019, 12:56 PM ISTDevotees, 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 | Oct 12, 2019, 05:59 PM ISTCalifornia 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 | Oct 04, 2019, 09:17 PM ISTScotland 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 | Sep 28, 2019, 08:24 PM ISTThe 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 | Sep 19, 2019, 07:49 PM ISTThe 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 | Sep 19, 2019, 10:30 AM ISTThe 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 | Sep 18, 2019, 04:41 PM ISTE-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 | Sep 10, 2019, 10:39 PM ISTTaking 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 | Aug 30, 2019, 09:20 PM ISTAuthorities 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 | Aug 29, 2019, 11:48 AM ISTNorthern 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 | Aug 29, 2019, 11:38 AM ISTAuthorities have also warned that anyone found breaching the ban will face strict action, including penalty.