Plastic bags banned at historical sites

TURA: West Garo Hills District Magistrate, Pravin Bakshi, has, under section 144 CrPC, prohibited the use of polythene bags within 300 meters from the boundaries of historical monuments and archaeological sites in the district with immediate effect.
This order was issued in response to the directions of the Union Ministry of Culture to ensure that the areas in and around historical monuments and archaeological sites are “polythene-fee” and that high standards of sanitation are maintained around such areas.