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HC questions rationale behind DU’s blanket ban on protests

On February 17, the Delhi University Office of the Proctor banned “public meetings”, “demonstrations” and “protests” for one month, citing law and order concerns on campus.
Published on Mar 13, 2026 07:44 am IST

Karnataka passes bill to ban hookah bars, sale of cigarettes to buyers below 21

Officials have sent the recovered liquid flavours and hookahs to a laboratory for testing. (Representational image)
Published on Feb 21, 2024 05:33 pm IST

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announces state-wide ban on Hookah

The department also said this ban will address the illegal operation of several Hookah bars in Karnataka, especially those located close to educational institutions. (Representational image)
Published on Feb 08, 2024 10:34 am IST

PCMC revokes decision to halt construction activities

The civic body had imposed the blanket ban on Monday to curb worsening pollution levels. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Nov 17, 2023 10:29 pm IST

Amid worsening air quality PCMC halts construction works till November 19

Stop construction activities in the city. Increase the frequency of mechanised cleaning of roads, sprinkling of water on roads etc, reads the order among other measures to tackle air pollution. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Nov 14, 2023 07:58 am IST