Smoking was banned in India at public places under a new legislation yesterday but it hardly had any impact on the streets. Indians puffed on the streets and defied the ban. They freely puffed away the ban...
highlighted by Sanjay Jha | 4 days ago | updated 4 days ago 46 views | 0 comments
It's bad news for the smokers in India. Government of India has passed a law banning smoking at all the public places from thursday onwards. This is country wide ban and those violating the rule will have...
highlighted by Sanjay Jha | 6 days ago | updated 4 days ago 1021 views | 15 comments
"India has imposed a new ban on smoking in public places from October 2, 2008, the 139th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Four years ago too, one such 'ban' was 'imposed.' However, it was royally ignored and people continued to puff away in restaurants, clubs, bars, you...
Though there were concerns that the deal allowing the UNited States to trade in nuclear materials with India would not pass before the end of President Bush's second term, it appears that the deal has gone...
"Atlantic City Casinos Preparing for Full Smoking Ban Next Month by KYW's John Ostapkovich Billboards have gone along the highway heading toward Atlantic City, NJ, advertising the smoking ban that...
This is an interesting method of keeping students safe. A high school in Indiana has banned bags from handbags, fanny packs, purses, to backpacks in order to keep their students safe. Authorities think this will...
highlighted by JeffHuang | 3 wks ago | updated 6 days ago 758 views | 21 comments
What's the deal with all the emo-hate this year? Not only are they getting beat up in Mexico and smeared in the UK media, they're now about to be banned in Russia. Government there is considering a law that would...
Universities across the US are starting to ban cafeteria trays. I found this piece quite interesting, but I’m torn if a ban will actually make a difference. It seems like the banning of trays...
"Democrats have decided to allow a quarter-century ban on drilling for oil off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts to expire next week, conceding defeat in a months-long battle with the White House and Republicans set...
It was decided today that the House Democrats will now allow a drilling ban to expire, meaning oil can now be drilled off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts starting next week.This could be very hazardous for the...
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Digg's top user, Zaibatsu, has been banned from the social news recommendation site, after alleged repeat violations of the site's Terms of Service. "There's more user unrest in the community of popular social news...
Last night the FSA announced a temporary ban on short selling of a certain group of financial stocks, hoping to quel the continued economic turmoil and anxiety. As a result, those stocks have seen their share prices soar this morning."The lucky 29 named and saved by the City...
Bangladesh cricket Board announced on wednasday , that six rebel players along with other staff are banned for next ten year. "The decision will be equally effective for contracted players or...
The US House voted last night to approve a measure that would ease off a ban on offshore oil drilling and perhaps try to encourage a greater use of alternative fuels.Democrats and Republicans don't see eye to eye...
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