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The hawkers association had earlier asked that they be allowed to work anywhere in the city since there weren’t any designated vending zones.

The move came into action as part of a host of measures enforced after the capital’s air quality index raised alarms, hitting the ‘very poor’ category.

Railway officials said the messaging app was a 'major distraction', especially while managing train operations and hence have called for the  ban's implementation.

The National Green Tribunal will fine an environmental compensation on anyone found in possession of plastic bags less than 50 microns.

While the ban of alcohol in Bihar and the boost of tetra pak alcohol sales in Andhra Pradesh might seem contradictory, they're in fact aimed at one goal: reducing consumption of illicit liquor.

The ban on plastic will be enforced from March 14 and include thermocol and plastic beads, but exempts dairy products, sealing manufactured products, and goods for export.