Single-use plastic, polythene bags to be banned in Ambala from Nov 1

Single-use plastic and polythene bags will remain prohibited in Haryana's Ambala, with effect from November 1. "Shopkeepers are being requested not to use polythene bags to give goods to customers. Customers should refuse to accept such bags. If they do not agree, they will be penalised," Secretary of Municipal Corporation, Ambala City said on Thursday as per an ANI report.