Tag: Ban
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Activists seek ban on caging of wild birds in Odisha
The recent case of Coco, a pet parakeet, seized from Cuttack city from the house of a senior academician illustrates the misconception and the wrong attitude of the public. In fact, the seizure was followed up by a sustained public campaign over social media and other media to force the department to return the bird to the owner.
January 27, 2022 -
Nigeria lifts ban on Twitter after 7 months
The Nigerian government had indefinitely suspended Twitter after it accused the micro-blogging platform of double standards and supporting the secessionists in the country.
January 13, 2022 -
SC asks air quality body to decide on lifting construction ban, industrial restrictions
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing the rice manufacturers, submitted before the bench that they had made a representation in the first week of December seeking relaxation, but the commission has not decided it yet.
December 10, 2021 -
Not against particular festival: SC says follow cracker ban strictly
The bench clarified that all firecrackers weren't banned, observing, "Can we say that enjoyment can be done at the cost of other's lives? Today also we can see that crackers are being sold in the market".
October 28, 2021 -
Not averse to celebrations, but not at cost of life, says SC
Citing its order pertaining to regulation of firecrackers, the bench reiterated that its order must be complied with. "It (firecrackers) is being sold openly in the market and used by people. We would like to know if a ban is there, how come they are available in markets," it asked.
October 6, 2021 -
DGCA extends ban on international commercial flights till Oct 31
The Central government had banned the operation of international flights on March 23 last year to contain and control the spread of Covid-19.
September 29, 2021 -
Sand-lift ban hits daily wage earners
"In the face of Durga Puja, thousands of households that depend on the construction and building materials sector in the district have been facing great hardship in the absence of work. If the condition remains unchanged in the next few days, such families will face starvation,"
September 19, 2021 -
Philippines extends travel ban on India, 9 others
However, the country allows returning overseas Filipino workers under its repatriation program, but they will be isolated for 14 days upon the arrival
August 13, 2021 -
Cambodia lifts travel ban on passengers from India
Prime Minister Hun Sen approved the lifting of the ban, Bunheng said late Friday night.
August 7, 2021 -
Philippines to impose travel ban on Indonesia
The inclusion of Indonesia brings to eight the list of countries banned by the Philippines
July 15, 2021 -
UGC issues guidelines to ban single-use plastic in Universities
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech and monthly radio broadcast Mann ki Baat emphasised on the need to conserve our environment and urged citizens to eliminate the use of single-use plastic.
September 3, 2019 -
Students across India appeal to PM to enforce ban on e-cigarettes
In a letter, they said there is gross misinformation about harmful effects of these products among adolescents as they perceive these as "fun devices" that are safe.
May 14, 2019 -
Lahore High Court moved for ban on Indian films
The Lahore High Court has been asked to put a complete ban on trade, exhibition, and selling of Indian films in Pakistan; a reciprocal action.
February 22, 2019 -
WWF urges China not to lift 25 years old ban on tiger bone, rhino horn trade
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) expressed strong disapproval of China’s decision to lift a 25-year-old ban on trade in tiger bone and rhino horn.
October 30, 2018 -
Farmers ban BJP leaders from entering villages
Protesting the lathicharge at the UP border during the protests led by Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) on 2 October, farmers put up banners and posters banning the entry of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders in some villages of western Uttar Pradesh.
October 9, 2018 -
SP, Congress reiterate demand to ban Sanatan Sanstha
Amidst the ongoing crackdown on right-wing activists by the CBI and ATS, the Samajwadi Party on Tuesday demanded a ban on the Sanatan Sanstha and its leaders.
August 21, 2018 -
Trump moves to ban most transgenders from serving in military
US President Donald Trump has moved to formally ban most transgender persons from serving in the military with limited exceptions, according to a White House memorandum. The memorandum was issued on Friday night on policies determined by Defence Secretary Jim Mattis, stating that transgender persons were “disqualified from military service except under limited circumstances”, reports …
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March 24, 2018