Chikkamagaluru DC prohibits vehicles in view of Bhima Koregaon celebrations

Chikkamagaluru DC prohibits vehicles in view of Bhima Koregaon celebrations

Chikkamagaluru Deputy Commissioner Meena Nagaraj has prohibited the movement and parking of vehicles between Hanumanthappa Circle and Azad Park (MG Road) in Chikkamagalur city on January 8 because of the Bhima Koregaon Vijayotsava to be held by pro-Dalit organisations. Hundreds of people are expected to take part in the celebrations on the day. To avoid … Read more

Govt. prohibits import of cigarette lighters under ₹20

Govt. prohibits import of cigarette lighters under ₹20

The government on Thursday prohibited import of cigarette lighters if the price per unit is less than ₹20, with a view to discourage inbound shipments of the product. “The import policy of cigarette lighters … is revised from ‘free’ to ‘prohibited’. However, import shall be free if CIF value is ₹20 or above per lighter,” … Read more

After Delhi Commission for Women summons, MCD prohibits use of acid in public toilets

After Delhi Commission for Women summons, MCD prohibits use of acid in public toilets

File image for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma Days after the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) issued notice to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) commissioner over the usage of acid for cleaning purposes at a civic body-run toilet, the corporation issued an order prohibiting the use of acid. Earlier on … Read more

Delhi HC prohibits unauthorised recording, sharing, live streaming of court proceedings

Delhi HC prohibits unauthorised recording, sharing, live streaming of court proceedings

A view of Delhi High Court, in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma The Delhi High Court recently prohibited the unauthorised recording, sharing or dissemination of live streamed proceedings or archival data of proceedings. The Court notified the rules for live streaming and recording of court proceedings and said, “To imbue greater transparency, … Read more