Kerala HC imposes plastic ban in Sabarimala, says only bio-degradable products prescribed by priest allowed in temple
6 years, 8 months ago

Kerala HC imposes plastic ban in Sabarimala, says only bio-degradable products prescribed by priest allowed in temple

Firstpost  

The Kerala high court directed the authorities to enforce the plastic ban in the Sabarimala temple and its premises. Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Monday imposed a complete ban on plastic in Sabarimala, in order to ensure an eco-friendly pilgrimage to the famous hill shrine of Lord Ayyappa. In its order, a division bench of the high court comprising Justice PR Ramachandra Menon and Justice Devan Ramachandran said only bio-degradable products prescribed by the temple ’tantri’ can be brought to the temple by pilgrims in their ‘irumudikkettu’. Considering a special report prepared by the Sabarimala special commissioner in this regard, the high court directed the authorities to enforce the plastic ban in the temple and its premises from the coming season.

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Kerala High Court says not to use plastic bottles at weddings in state
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Kerala High Court says not to use plastic bottles at weddings in state

India Today  

The Kerala High Court has said plastic water bottles should not be used at wedding receptions in the state, citing environmental concerns. The court said small plastic bottles were causing harm and added that plastic materials should not be used at official events. “How can the ban on plastic water bottles be implemented practically?” the court asked. “There is a …

Kerala has identified 79 hill destinations free from single-use plastic, HC told
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Kerala has identified 79 hill destinations free from single-use plastic, HC told

New Indian Express  

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Kerala plans strict ban on single-use plastic in hill stations after High Court directive
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Kerala plans strict ban on single-use plastic in hill stations after High Court directive

New Indian Express  

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Kerala HC moots plastic bottle ban in hill stations
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala HC moots plastic bottle ban in hill stations

The Hindu  

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Single-use plastics to be banned in Srisailam
2 years, 7 months ago

Single-use plastics to be banned in Srisailam

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Single-use plastics will be banned in the temple town of Srisailam from August 26, the temple authorities announced on Wednesday. “We are discussing with a supplier who currently serves the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams for introducing packaged drinking water in glass bottles and hope to tie this up soon,” Lavanna said. He urged pilgrims visiting Srisailam to carry with them …

Ahead of Ayodhya verdict, authorities ban processions and extend Section 144 till 28 December
5 years, 4 months ago

Ahead of Ayodhya verdict, authorities ban processions and extend Section 144 till 28 December

Firstpost  

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi is expected to deliver the verdict in the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi land dispute case before his retirement on 17 November Ayodhya: Ahead of the Supreme Court verdict on the Ayodhya land dispute case, the local administration has imposed a ban on any event marking a “victory” or “mourning” over the judgement. In a series …

Court Premises Across Rajasthan To Go-Green: High Court Bans Single-Use Plastic [Read Circular]
5 years, 5 months ago

Court Premises Across Rajasthan To Go-Green: High Court Bans Single-Use Plastic [Read Circular]

Live Law  

In welcome initiative, and as a mark of respect to the Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th Birth Anniversary and in the interest of the institution and public at large, Full Court of Rajasthan High Court passed a resolution to the ban single-use plastic/thermocol - bottles, carry bags, cups, glasses, dishes, spoons, forks, bowl containers, plates, bottles, straws, …

Plastic ban in Kerala still evasive
5 years, 10 months ago

Plastic ban in Kerala still evasive

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: The recent floods that devastated the state had exposed how plastic waste is degrading the environment. Though several months have passed since the floods, the state is hesitant to ban single-use plastic products. Though a special stakeholders' panel under the State Pollution Control Board was formed to give recommendations to bring down the usage of plastic, the state government …

Tamil Nadu to usher in New Year on green note with ban on single-use plastic
6 years, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu to usher in New Year on green note with ban on single-use plastic

Live Mint  

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government is all set to enforce the statewide ban on single-use plastic effective from 1January, 2019. “We appeal to the people to hand over the banned plastic items to our enforcement teams or local bodies,” said commissioner, Tamil Nadu disaster management Rajendra Ratnoo. The state government had on World Environment Day on 5 June announced the …

Pathanamthitta Magistrate Court extends prohibitory orders in Sabarimala temple till 22 December midnight
6 years, 3 months ago

Pathanamthitta Magistrate Court extends prohibitory orders in Sabarimala temple till 22 December midnight

Firstpost  

Pathanamthitta Magistrate Court has extended the prohibitory orders in Sabarimala Temple till the midnight of December 22. Pathanamthitta: Pathanamthitta Magistrate Court has extended the prohibitory orders in Sabarimala Temple till the midnight of December 22. Earlier on Tuesday, a group of 30 women aged between 10 and 50 years has sought permission from the Kerala chief minister to visit Sabarimala …

Kottayam:TDB finds plastic ban unviable
6 years, 3 months ago

Kottayam:TDB finds plastic ban unviable

Deccan Chronicle  

Kottayam: The Travancore Devaswom Board and the forest department are locking horns over a total ban on plastics at shops in Sabarimala after the TDB refused to abide by the chief wildlife warden's order to implement it entirely and issue shop licenses only on this condition. The row began after the forest department issued notices to shops to avoid plastic …

Kerala government lifts restrictions at Sabarimala after High Court order
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala government lifts restrictions at Sabarimala after High Court order

Op India  

After several organisations filed pleas in the Kerala High Court against the prohibitions imposed by the Kerala government at Sabarimala, a Division Bench of Justices P R Ramachandra Menon and N Anil Kumar has issued an interim order against these restrictions. The Pinarayi Vijayan government had imposed certain restrictions following the protests by the devotees against the Supreme Court verdict …

All Forms of Plastic, Including Plastic Articles Carried By Devotees in “Irumudikkettu", Banned in Sabarimala : Kerala HC [ Read Order]
6 years, 8 months ago

All Forms of Plastic, Including Plastic Articles Carried By Devotees in “Irumudikkettu", Banned in Sabarimala : Kerala HC [ Read Order]

Live Law  

"We therefore, deem it essential and imperative to now order complete ban of plastic, in whatever manner and whatever form, be that bottles, sachets, wraps, covers, drinking straw or any other, including for carrying pooja articles in the “Irumudikkettu” and we direct the concerned authorities to ensure that plastic, in whichever form it be, do not find itself in and …

Maharashtra plastic ban to be enforced from Saturday; strict action against manufacturers, says Ramdas Kadam
6 years, 9 months ago

Maharashtra plastic ban to be enforced from Saturday; strict action against manufacturers, says Ramdas Kadam

Firstpost  

As the Maharashtra government is set to enforce a ban on a variety of plastic items from tomorrow, Environment Minister Ramdas Kadam said errant manufacturers will face strong action, but common people and small traders will not be harassed. Mumbai: As the Maharashtra government is set to enforce a ban on a variety of plastic items from tomorrow, Environment Minister …

Campaign to end plastic menace at Sabarimala soon
7 years, 1 month ago

Campaign to end plastic menace at Sabarimala soon

Deccan Chronicle  

KOTTAYAM: The Pathanamthitta district administration is planning to conduct a campaign outside the state in June asking the Sabarimala pilgrims not to bring plastic items inside their Irumudikettu. "We have decided to approach the government for conducting an extensive campaign outside the state," district collector R. Girija told DC. The forest department says that most of the plastic waste materials …

Going green? Kerala's Sabarimala temple rules against the use of plastics
9 years, 2 months ago

Going green? Kerala's Sabarimala temple rules against the use of plastics

Firstpost  

Millions of Hindu men trudge the steep, three-hour climb to a hilltop temple to worship a celibate god every year. And these days, they leave less of a trace thanks to new rules aimed at getting rid of plastic trash PATHANAMTHITTA: Millions of Hindu men trudge the steep, three-hour climb to a hilltop temple to worship a celibate god every …

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