Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (RD)
Mangalore, Jul 13: Deputy Commissioner (DC) and district magistrate Dr N S Channappa Gowda has issued an order banning the use of plastic at Panambur and Tannirbavi beaches.
The DC in his order stated that people who visit the beaches throw plastic materials like polythene bags, cups, tumblers etc which not only cause pollution but also spoil the beauty of the beaches. Plastics pose a threat to health as well as to environment and thus will be banned, he stated.
The ban will come into effect from Friday July 15.
DC Dr Chennappa also advised the city police commissioner, regional environment officer and assistant director of district tourism department to strictly implement the ban.