New Delhi [India], June 14 (ANI): In order to spread awareness regarding COVID-19, the Union Ministry of Health on Sunday asked people not to spit in public places as it increases the risk of spread of the fatal virus.
New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): In an attempt to bring the nation together in the fight against COVID-19, actor Bhumi Pednekar on Thursday launched an anti-spitting campaign that aims at educating people.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 30 (ANI): In order to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the worst hit state, the Maharashtra government on Saturday made spitting, smoking and consumption of tobacco products in public space punishable in the state.
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): In a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19 outbreak in the country, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has directed all States/UTs to create widespread awareness regarding the ill-effect of spitting and use of smokeless tobacco at public places.
New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan has written to Jharkhand Health Minister Banna Gupta, congratulating him for banning the sale of tobacco products and spitting at public places in view of COVID-19 crisis.
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 4 (ANI): Spitting in public places in Noida will now attract a fine of Rs 500 the first time, and Rs 1,000 for a repeat offense, Noida authority chief executive officer Ritu Maheshwari said on Monday.
Rajkot (Gujarat) [India], May 2 (ANI): BJP MLA Arvind Raiyani has said that he accepts his mistake of spitting in premises of community kitchen and has paid Rs 500 as fine.
Sehore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], May 2 (ANI): A man was on Saturday fined Rs 1000 for spitting in a public place in Sehore district, Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Pragati Verma said.
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], April 20 (ANI): In a viral video, the policemen were seen beating a man after he allegedly spat on the policemen in Kothrud area here on Sunday.
New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): In view of the coronavirus outbreak, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Saturday announced that spitting or urinating in public places shall be punishable with fine.