Indian Railways to ban single-use plastic, ask passengers to return drinking water bottles
Ministry of Railways has also instructed its Railway units that a pledge can be administered on October 2 to cut the use of plastics. It will also adapt Information, Education and Communication (IEC) measure to create awareness among railway users.
Aug 21, 2019, 17:43 PM IST
Ban on single-use plastic in Puducherry from August 1
The Puducherry government Friday announced its proposed ban on sale and consumption of single-use plastic products, postponed earlier, will come into effect from August 1.
Jun 21, 2019, 19:16 PM IST
Plastics ban: Tamil Nadu bill for imposing fine on offenders
Tamil Nadu Municipal Administration and Rural Development minister S P Velumani moved a bill in this regard in the state Assembly on Wednesday.
Feb 13, 2019, 18:25 PM IST
After liquor, Bihar government may soon ban polythene, plastic bags
The Bihar government last week issued a draft notification calling for a blanket ban on the manufacture, import, storage, transport, sale and use of plastic.
Sep 08, 2018, 15:52 PM IST
Railways installs plastic bottle crushers in several stations in AP, Telangana
At a time when plastics in general, and plastic bottles in particular, are being widely recognised as being extremely harmful for the environment, the Indian Railways is attempting to do its bit to raise awareness.
Jun 28, 2018, 20:45 PM IST
Plastic ban in Maharashtra: Parceled food could now cost more
Rakesh Trivedi
Jun 27, 2018, 14:41 PM IST
Plastic manufacturers forced to donate election funds, alleges MNS chief Raj Thackeray
In a serious allegation, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray claimed that plastic manufacturers are being forced to donate funds for election.
Jun 26, 2018, 15:14 PM IST
Maharashtra says big no to plastic, get ready to pay Rs 5,000 penalty for violation
The state government had given three months time for the disposal of the existing stocks.
Jun 23, 2018, 12:05 PM IST
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone share a thought-provoking video on Instagram - Watch
The rumoured couple shared the video edited on iPhone by Adajania.
Jun 22, 2018, 08:17 AM IST
Narrative of nature has to find more mainstream context in cinema: Dia Mirza
"There are enough central themes that can make for a very engaging and riveting view," she said.
Jun 05, 2018, 16:30 PM IST
World Environment Day: Tamil Nadu to ban plastic from 2019
Tamil Nadu is all set to introduce a complete plastic ban across the state from January 1, 2019. This was announced by Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami on June 5, coinciding with the World Environment Day.
Jun 05, 2018, 12:40 PM IST
NGT bans use and sale of plastic items along banks of River Ganga
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday put a blanket ban on the usage and sale of plastic items including bags, cutlery along with the banks of river Ganga. The ban extends to Haridwar's Har Ki Pauri ghat, Rishikesh, and upper areas in Uttarkashi.
Dec 15, 2017, 14:09 PM IST
Ganga rejuvenation: NGT bans plastic from Gomukh to Haridwar
There will be a complete ban on use of plastic of any kind from Gomukh to Haridwar along Ganga with effect from February 1, the National Green Tribunal directed on Thursday while slapping a penalty
Dec 10, 2015, 23:34 PM IST
NGT seeks list of ashrams, guest houses in Haridwar, Rishikesh
The National Green Tribunal, which had earlier directed complete ban on plastic in Haridwar and surrounding areas, has again taken Uttarakhand government to task for proliferation of unauthorised industries and hotels operating there.
Sep 25, 2015, 16:05 PM IST
Akhara Council decides to ban use of plastic in Kumbh Mela
To conserve the environment, the Akhara Council has decided to put a ban on the use of plastic items and loudspeakers at the venue of the ongoing Kumbh Mela here.
Sep 15, 2015, 20:49 PM IST
