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Kerala to ban single use plastic products from January 1

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 21 (UNI) Kerala Cabinet on Thursday decided to implement a ban on single use plastic products from January one in the state.
Considering the environmental and health issues related to mounting plastic waste, the Government has decided to ban the single use plastic products, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said in a statement here.
The use of plastic carry bags and sheets, cooling films, thermocol and styrofoam-based fancy items, plastic cups, plates, spoons, forks, straws, bowls, plastic flags, water pouches, juice packs, bottles (under 300 ml), plastic garbage bags, PVC flex materials etc will be banned.
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Blanket quota for Muslims: NCBC to summon Karnataka Chief Secretary

Blanket quota for Muslims: NCBC to summon Karnataka Chief Secretary

25 Apr 2024 | 10:43 PM

Bengaluru, April 25 (UNI) The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) on Thursday announced to summon the Karnataka Chief Secretary over the state government's decision to grant "blanket reservation" to the Muslim community.

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Indian Railways revolutionises ticketing with UTS on mobile app

25 Apr 2024 | 10:33 PM

Bengaluru, April 25 (UNI) In a significant leap towards modernising ticketing services, Indian Railways has transformed its ticketing system with the introduction of the Unified Ticketing System (UTS) on Mobile app. This innovative app emphasises cashless transactions, contactless ticketing, and enhanced customer convenience, marking a new era in railway ticketing.

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Telangana: Cong releases charge sheet against BJP ahead of LS elections

25 Apr 2024 | 7:28 PM

Hyderabad, April 25 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister and Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) President A Revanth Reddy alleged on Thursday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hatched conspiracies to do away with SC, ST, and OBC reservations.

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IIT-Madras announces top 25 teams for Carbon Zero challenge

IIT-Madras announces top 25 teams for Carbon Zero challenge

25 Apr 2024 | 6:38 PM

Chennai, Apr 25 (UNI) The IIT-Madras has announced the top 25 teams that form the fourth Cohort of the annual Carbon Zero Challenge (CZC), a pioneer pan-Indian competition to encourage start-ups in the Sustainability Sector.

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Kerala:All preparations for Lok Sabha election completed: Kerala CEO

Kerala:All preparations for Lok Sabha election completed: Kerala CEO

25 Apr 2024 | 5:45 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 25 (UNI) All preparations for the April 26th Lok Sabha election have been completed in Kerala, Chief Electoral Officer Sanjay Kaul said on Thursday.

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