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  Government asks citizens not to use national flags made up of plastic

  India | August 08, 2018 19:20 IST

  The Centre has urged the citizens not to use the national flags made up of plastic, and no to discard or throw the paper flag on the ground after the event. The Home Ministry said the national flag represents hopes and aspirations of the people of India and hence should occupy a position of honour.

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  Centre asks states to check use of plastic flags, ensure respect to tricolour

  India | August 14, 2016 13:51 IST

  On the eve of 70th Independence Day, the home ministry on Sunday reminded all states union territories and central ministries to avoid using national flags made of plastic and ensuring paper bags are disposed with

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  Shun use of plastic flags, Mayor tells Mumbaikars

  India | August 13, 2014 21:47 IST

  Mumbai: Mayor Sunil Prabhu today urged Mumbaikars to shun the use of plastic flags this Independence day and instead opt for those made of paper or cloth.  “When people use flags made from plastic, they