Plastic Ban  

On today's episode of The Good Fight on MyNation, we take a look at the farmers in Punjab's Pathankot who received appreciation for not burning stubble, and a temple in Karnataka that handed over cloth bags to devotees to put an end to the use of plastic.

After the ban on polythene, the Uttar Pradesh government is now aiming to ban packing materials. For not properly managing plastic waste around 83 multi-national companies have been fined more than Rs 40 crore by Pollution control boards. Watch the video to know more.

A village in the state of Meghalaya, Mawlynnong, has made a name for itself in keeping its environment clean. The village was also praised by PM Narendra Modi in his radio address. Hill stations in the south can learn a lot in this regard. 

Filmy Trends on MyNation brings you a daily wrap-up of entertainment news. Salman Khan promotes Swachh Bharat and supports plastic ban. Kalki Koechlin confirms relationship with boyfriend Guy Hershberg.

Salman Khan says "Green firstly (save trees), (save) water, avoid plastic. Swachh Bharat - Fit Bharat. Don't use plastic and don't be plastic."

About 2,376 kg of single-use plastic was seized from Valasaravakkam, and about 761 kg was seized from Anna Nagar on January 2

The plastic ban on 14 items has come in to effect in Tamil Nadu. Many plastic manufacturers and associations have sought exception, but soon the government will start slapping fines on violators.
 

Advocate General of Telangana, BS Prasad Rao said that it was difficult to implement a complete ban as there is a pressure from the plastic manufacturing industry.
 

Considering a special report prepared by the Sabarimala special commissioner in this regard, the High Court directed the authorities to enforce the plastic ban in the temple and its premises from the coming season