Karnataka Govt bans plastic water bottles in government offices, events
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has issued an order prohibiting the use of plastic bottles for drinking water in government offices, public meetings, ceremonies, and official programs across the state. The decision has been taken to mitigate the adverse impact of plastic waste on health and the environment.
On Wednesday, Deputy Secretary of the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms, K. Ravindra, issued a circular directing all government departments, government-owned boards and corporations, universities, and aided institutions, including the ministry, to implement the ban.
As per the order, single-use plastic bottles must not be used for serving drinking water in official meetings and programs. Instead, water should be provided in reusable steel or paper glasses.
The government had previously issued similar directives, but compliance has been lacking. The latest circular emphasized strict enforcement of the ban and urged authorities to adopt eco-friendly alternatives to reduce plastic waste.
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RCB beat MI by 18 runs after batters fire
Mumbai (PTI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt and Virat Kohli blasted half-centuries as the defending champions beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in an Indian Premier League match here on Sunday.
Salt (78 off 36 balls) and Kohli (50 off 38 balls) stitched together a 120-run stand for the opening wicket before Patidar scored a rapid 53 off just 20 balls as RCB posted 240 for 4.
In response, Mumbai Indians were restricted to 222 for 5, with RCB spinner Suyash Sharma (2/47) putting the skids on the home side with a double strike in the eighth over, from which they could not recover.
Sherfane Rutherford top-scored for MI with an unbeaten 71 off 31 balls.
While opener Rohit Sharma appeared to be struggling with a hamstring issue and had to retire hurt on 19, his partner Ryan Rickelton made 37, while Suryakumar Yadav (33) and Hardik Pandya (40) were the other contributors for MI.
Brief scores:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 240 for 4 in 20 overs (Phil Salt 78, Virat Kohli 50, Rajat Patidar 53, Tim David 35 not out).
Mumbai Indians: 222 for 5 in 20 overs (Sherfane Rutherford 71 not out, Ryan Rickelton 37, Hardik Pandya 40; Suyash Sharma 2/47).
