Happy Gudhi Padwa and Ugadi 2022: Hindus in Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are celebrating the festivals today.
An official in the state environment department said the ban will cover plastic carry bags, thermocol and plastic plates, cups, forks, bowls and spoons.
Scripting its second biggest single-day gain this year, the rupee today zoomed by 37 paise to close at a fresh 17-month high of 65.04 on the back of panic dollar selling by speculative traders and exporters.