Prohibition

Tesla Workers Deemed Essential, Not Impacted by California’s New Coronavirus Curfew: State Health Department

Reuters | Saturday November 21, 2020

Workers at Tesla’s California vehicle factory are deemed essential and are not impacted by the state's latest restrictions to curb a new surge in coronavirus infections, the California health department said.

Jharkhand Bans Chhath Puja Celebrations Along Waterbodies Due To Coronavirus

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday November 16, 2020

The Jharkhand government has issued a notification prohibiting congregation and religious ceremony on the banks of rivers, ponds and other public water bodies for Chhath puja, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Set Up Anti-Ragging Mechanisms: UGC To Institutions To Curb Menace Of Ragging

Education | Edited by Aarzoo Snigdha | Thursday November 5, 2020

UGC has framed regulations on curbing the menace of ragging in higher educational institutions in order to prohibit, prevent and eliminate the scourge of ragging. UGC has asked institutions to ensure that the necessary steps are taken for its implementation.

Odisha Bans Sale, Use Of Firecrackers From November 10-30

India News | ANI | Wednesday November 4, 2020

Considering the potentially harmful consequences of burning of crackers amid the Covid-l9 pandemic situation and approaching winter, the Government of Odisha has prohibited the sale and use of firecrackers from November 10 to 30 in the public interest.

UN General Assembly Adopts India-Sponsored Resolutions On Nuclear Disarmament

India News | ANI | Wednesday November 4, 2020

The First Committee of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday adopted two resolutions sponsored by India which call for the prohibition of nuclear weapons and reduce the risks of accidental use of nuclear weapons in the world.

Facebook Political Advertisements Ban Creates Confusion Ahead of US Presidential Elections

Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 29, 2020

Confusion over political advertisements at Facebook marred the onset of what was supposed to be a cooling period ahead of the US presidential election. Facebook has tightened its rules on political advertising ahead of the 2020 election. In particular, it has prohibited attempts to undermine the electoral process.

Mumbai Police Bans Flying Of Drones And Paragliders For 30 Days

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 27, 2020

Police have issued a fresh order prohibiting the flying of drones and other remote-controlled or "micro-light aircraft" in the city for 30 days to prevent their possible use for terrorist activities during the festive season.

Nitish Kumar Responds After Chirag Paswan's Alcohol Ban "Failed" Jibe

India News | Reported by Manish Kumar, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Saturday October 24, 2020

After LJP chief Chirag Paswan targeted Nitish Kumar over prohibition in Bihar - declaring "in the name of liquor ban, people are being labelled smugglers" - he hit back, alleging "people in the illegal liquor business" wanted to oust him from power

Twitter Suspends Accounts Claiming to Be Black Trump Supporters Over Spam, Manipulation

Reuters | Wednesday October 14, 2020

Twitter said it had suspended a number of accounts that claimed to be owned by Black supporters of President Donald Trump and his re-election campaign, saying the accounts broke its rules on spam and platform manipulation.

TikTok Ban: US Appeals Judge's Ruling That Blocked Downloads

Reuters | Friday October 9, 2020

The US government said in a court filing on Thursday it was appealing a judge's ruling that prevented it from prohibiting new downloads of the Chinese-owned short video-sharing app TikTok.

Bihar Election: Nearly One-Fifth Of The Candidates From Nitish Kumar's Party Are Women

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 8, 2020

Nearly one-fifths of the candidates fielded by the ruling JD(U) in Bihar assembly polls are women - in line with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's emphasis on empowering women through a slew of measures, most notable, though controversial, being the prohibition law.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Juventus Players Reported For Breaking Coronavirus Isolation

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday October 7, 2020

The entire Juventus team and staff were isolating from Saturday, a procedure that does not prevent them from training or playing, but prohibits contact with the outside.

Novichok-Type Nerve Agent Found In Kremlin-Critic's Samples: Watchdog

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday October 6, 2020

The global chemical weapons watchdog said on Tuesday that samples taken from Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who claims he was poisoned by the Kremlin, contained a Novichok-type nerve agent.

Man Kidnaps Kolkata Teen, Marries Her At Temple: Police

Kolkata News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 5, 2020

A 20-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping and marrying a teenaged girl from Kolkata, police said on Monday.

Govt. Orders Sale Of Pure Mustard Oil For Healthy Diet; Mixing With Other Edible Oils Not Allowed

Neha Grover | Friday September 25, 2020

FSSAI released a new order to prohibit mixing of mustard oil with other edible oils to keep a check on sale of adulterated cooking oil for domestic consumption.