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Maharashtra chief minister bans newspaper sales

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Journalists have condemned the decision of the chief minister of the western Indian state of Maharashtra for banning the sale of distribution of newspapers claming that it could spread the virus. Journalists in Pune are helping set up small shops to sell newspapers.

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