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In a letter to Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria, the mayor called for swift executive intervention to declare Chandigarh a “Zero-Polythene City.”

Mayor writes to Kataria, seeks complete ban on polythene

February 28, 2026 10:00 am

Calls for swift executive intervention to declare Chandigarh a 'Zero-Polythene City'

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Seven years on, Chandigarh still struggling to get rid of plastic bags

December 14, 2015 9:14 am

NGT has announced a fine of Rs 5,000 on anyone found using or dealing with plastic material in the city.

J-K to ensure complete ban on polythene carry bags

J-K to ensure complete ban on polythene carry bags

December 09, 2009 1:19 pm

'J-K govt will ensure complete ban on polythene carry bags which are creating hurdles in drainage and sewerage system and also affecting environment.'

Pune’s pride: Self-help group sends 80,000 bags to New York

September 07, 2009 3:15 am

Here's an unique example set by a self-help which could be worth emulating by thousands of self-help groups in Pune.

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