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PCI issues notice to Maharashtra govt over non-delivery of newspapers

The curb will be in force only in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and Pune city, both Covid-19 hotspots

IRS: It is unclear whether four measures of readership aid or muddle market
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The Press Council of India (PCI) on Tuesday issued a notice to the Maharashtra government over prohibition of door-to-door delivery of newspapers and magazines in the state, seeking an explanation and expressing concern over the issue.
 
The Maharashtra government on Saturday decided to stop door-to-door delivery of newspapers and magazines to contain the spread of coronavirus infection in the state.

However, on Tuesday it revised its last week's guidelines and said the curb will be in force only in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and Pune city, both Covid-19 hotspots. PCI Chairman C K Prasad noted with concern the