In a big transfer in the direction of an eco-friendly surroundings, Karnataka’s Spiritual Endowment (Muzrai) Division has strictly prohibited the usage of plastic from right now. The ban covers each type of plastic inside the jurisdiction of the Muzrai Division, which oversees greater than 34,000 temples throughout the southern state.
The choice, introduced by Income and Muzrai Minister Ramalinga Reddy, will impose strict penalties and even felony fees on anybody discovered violating the rule. Officers have additionally been instructed to take care of clear, plastic-free environment inside temple complexes. Enforcement groups will monitor compliance as soon as the rule comes into impact.
Sharing the replace on social media platform X (previously Twitter), the minister confirmed that preparations are already in place to implement the ban successfully.
In the meantime, Bengaluru could have a two-day alcohol ban this week, with dry days on Thursday, August 15, for Independence Day, and Friday, August 16, for Krishna Janmashtami. Liquor sale and repair can be prohibited for twenty-four hours on every day.
Authorities have introduced the alcohol ban as a precautionary measure to take care of regulation and order throughout the nationwide and spiritual celebrations. With giant public gatherings anticipated throughout the town, officers are tightening management to forestall any untoward incidents.
The restrictions will apply to all liquor retailers — together with bars, pubs, eating places, golf equipment, and retail liquor shops — with out exception.
Whereas Independence Day is a compulsory dry day throughout India, Janmashtami is historically noticed as a dry day in Karnataka, although not enforced in lots of different states. Though the official authorities notification for August 16 remains to be awaited, the ban is very possible because it follows earlier years’ protocols.
