Environment
Plastic ban wreaks havoc in Mumbai, across Maharashtra
25 Jun 2018
The state-wide plastic ban will result in loss of up to Rs15,000 crore and nearly 3 lakh jobs, says the plastic manufacturing industry, even as retailers and citizens faced extreme hardship
Plastic ban wreaks havoc in Mumbai, across Maharashtra
25 Jun 2018
The state-wide plastic ban will result in loss of up to Rs15,000 crore and nearly 3 lakh jobs, says the plastic manufacturing industry, even as retailers and citizens faced extreme hardship
Maharashtra plastics ban comes as a shocker to small vendors, consumers
23 Jun 2018
From 24 June, anyone in Maharashtra found using plastic products, including single-use disposable items, is liable to face a penalty ranging from Rs5,000 to Rs25,000, with a three-month jail term for non-compliance with the regulation
Maharashtra plastics ban comes as a shocker to small vendors, consumers
23 Jun 2018
From 24 June, anyone in Maharashtra found using plastic products, including single-use disposable items, is liable to face a penalty ranging from Rs5,000 to Rs25,000, with a three-month jail term for non-compliance with the regulation
Maharashtra plastics ban comes as a shocker to small vendors, consumers
23 Jun 2018
From 24 June, anyone in Maharashtra found using plastic products, including single-use disposable items, is liable to face a penalty ranging from Rs5,000 to Rs25,000, with a three-month jail term for non-compliance with the regulation
Mammals going nocturnal to avoid humans
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16 Jun 2018
Consumer food choices can help reduce greenhouse emissions contributing to climate change
09 Jun 2018
Mumbai flooded in monsoon's first heavy rainfall
07 Jun 2018
The weather office has warned of heavy rainfall in the next few days and, with roads and rail tracks flooded in several parts of the city, civic authorities have advised people to stay indoors
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