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Kerala Government Bans single use plastic from January One !

The manufacture, sale, and storage of one-time-use plastic items will be banned from January 1, 2020. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting here on Thursday. The prohibition has been imposed on the basis of the recommendations of the expert committee appointed to suggest ways to reduce plastic waste. “The decision has been made in the wake of the realization that abandoned plastic materials growing into a major environmental and health hazard,” a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office said Here are the items that have been banned: plastic carry bag, table-top plastic sheet, cooling lm, use-and-throw cups,
plates, spoons and forks, ornamental items made using styrofoam and thermocool, stirrers,paper cups with plastic coating, non-woven bags, plastic bags, plastic bunting, plastic water pouches, plastic juice packets, PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles for drinking (below 300 ml), plastic garbage bags, PVC ex materials, and plastic packets.
Here are the exempted items: plastic for export purposes, the plastic used in the pharma industry, materials made of compostable or biodegradable Protection Act, 1986. Those empowered to take action are collectors, sub-divisional magistrates, Pollution Control Board officials, secretaries of local bodies, and officials deputed by the Centre under the1986 Act. Ane of Rs 10,000 will be slapped on manufacturers, wholesalers and small traders who defy the ban. If the ban is violated for a second time, the ne will be Rs
25,000. A third violation will invite closure and a one of 50,000. As per the Extended Producers’ Responsibility Plan, Beverages Corporation, Kerafed, Milma and Kerala Water Authority are already obliged to buy back the plastic bottles and covers from consumers. Under the Solid Waste Management Rules of the Ministry of Environment and Forest, ve per cent of land in industrial parks should be set apart for waste processing and recycling. This will be enforced strictly. The Industries Department will introduce incentive schemes to encourage companies that manufacture environment-friendly bag
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Melodia Conduct a Christmas Evening on 14th December!

Melodia Conduct a Christmas Evening on 14th December, Saturday held at Co-Bank Towers, Near Mascot Hotel, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram. The Function stats at 5.00 pm. Melodia Christmas evening celebrated with the presence of carol songs by various churches in Thiruvananthapuram. They also are extending a helping hand to a few persons.
Christmas Evening will be graced by the distinguished presence of Shri. Ramesh Chennithala(Hon. Leader of Opposition, Kerala Legislative Assembly), Shri. Gopinath Muthukad, Shri. Ousepachan, Shri. Jacob Kurien(NRI Friends Forum, Sharjah, UAE, and Founder Jordan Valley), and Shri.S.P Subramonian(Ex. Director, SP Group, Thiruvananthapuram).
Programme
Welcome: Smt. Maria Oommen
Melodia Annual Report 2019: Pro. Shijo Philip
Presidential Address: Prof. Alex Thomas
Inaugural Address: Shri. Ramesh Chennithala (Hon. Leader of Opposition, Kerala Legislative Assembly)
Christmas Message: Gopinath Muthukad
Felicitations: Shri. Jacob Kurien
Shri.S.P Subramonian
Shri. Ousepachan
Musical Tribute to Shri. Ousepachan: Smt. Rajalakshmi Abhiram and Shri. Rakesh Brahmanandan
Choir: Melodia
Vote of Thanks: Smt. Smitha George
Musical Fusion: Shri. Balu and Team
All are Welcome to this Wonderful Evening
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Miss Universe 2019: winner is Miss South Africa!

south Africa’s Zozibini Tunzi is the Miss Universe 2019. Zozibini and Miss Universe Puerto Rico Madison Anderson were the best two competitors for the Miss Universe position. Miss Universe Mexico is the second-next in line. Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray delegated Zozibini Tunzi at the occasion held in Atlanta on Sunday night.

Miss Universe 2019
26-year-old Zozibini Tunzi is from Tsolo, South Africa. She is quite active in the fight against gender-based violence. Her Miss Universe boi describes her as, “She has devoted her social media campaign to change the narrative around gender stereotypes. She is a proud advocate for natural beauty and encourages women to love themselves the way they are.”
The 2019 Miss Universe pageant was held on Sunday night in Atlanta, the capital of the US state of Georgia. The pageant brought 90 women together to see who will bring home the title. Contestants competed in swimsuit, evening gown and on-stage question rounds.

Miss Universe 2019 from South Africa
The last question that won Miss Universe South Africa the crown was: “What is the most significant thing you ought to show little youngsters today?” One thing new this year was that every challenger was allowed the chance to own the last expression for the group of spectators and judges.
Making to the top five were: Mexico, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Thailand and South Africa. After Zozibini Tunzi won the Miss Universe crown, Oprah Winfrey tweeted to congratulate her. She wrote, “Congratulations Miss South Africa, the new Miss Universe @zozitunzi! Agree with you…leadership is the most powerful thing we should be teaching young women today. We welcome your visit to #OWLAG, our Leadership Academy for Girls (sic).”
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From India to England; The snake traveled 5000 miles, hiding in a lorry

A snake has reached England about 5,000 miles from India. The legendary snake traveled to England on a freight truck. The snake was found in the back of a lorry heading to the town of Purfleet in Essex, southeast England. It was a snake known as the Snake Cat Snake found in India.
The snake traveled 4700 miles, or 7600 km, without food or water. David Exworth, a member of the animal welfare organization RSPCA, said the snake had no significant health risks. The snake was found by David Exworth at the Essex Depot after employees reported it. He said it was a light poisonous snake.
David Exworth said he received a number of phone messages stating that the creatures were found in vehicles, travelers’ bags, and other things while traveling overseas for vacation. Therefore, the drivers of freight trucks operating in the international service are warned to check the vehicles and the goods properly.
The snake traveled 4700 miles, or 7600 km, without food or water. David Exworth, a member of the animal welfare organization RSPCA, said the snake had no significant health risks. The snake was found by David Exworth at the Essex Depot after employees reported it. He said it was a light poisonous snake.
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