A de facto curfew is in place in Srinagar in Indian-administered Kashmir, ahead of elections for a new state government.

The authorities in Vietnam plan to enforce a two-child policy in a bid to control rising population numbers.

South Africa are placed to wrap up victory in the first Test against Bangladesh as they enforce the follow-on in Bloemfontein on day two.

Showbiz expert Ashley Pearson says Cabinet enforcer Liam Byrne's precisely timed demands for coffee, soup and briefings are still "amateur" compared with some celebrities.

People in Gaza may be without UN food aid from Saturday, after Israel refused to allow in emergency supplies. The territory has been sealed off since 5 November; Israel says continued mortar fire from Gaza militants is to blame. Three Gazans describe how the enforced closure has affected them.

Legislation to fine people for wrongly parking in disabled bays is to move a step closer to becoming law.

University lecturers say they do not want to become "immigration officers" in the enforcement of tougher rules on student visas.

A national park is to impose restrictions on a caravan park which was at the centre of a controversial planning application.

A London council says it will enforce new parking controls near Westfield shopping centre to prevent the streets from becoming a "car park".

The number of people killed, injured or made ill by work reduced last year, latest figures show.

Lower speed limits and a tougher enforcement of drink-driving laws are needed to cut the number of road deaths, MPs say.

Criminals given electronic tags could break their curfews for more than 11 hours and still not be arrested, a report reveals.

Safety campaign groups and an MP criticise a council's decision to stop funding fixed speed cameras in Swindon.

The BBC's Geeta Pandey in Delhi goes on a raid with an anti-smoking squad to find those who violate a recent ban on smoking in public places

Campaigners accuse councils of wasting taxpayers money by enforcing what it calls "pointless evictions" of travellers.

India establish a 301-run lead after reaching 100-0 in their second innings on the third day of the second Test against Australia.

With proposals for a new Wales Fisheries Zone around the coast, BBC Wales goes to sea with a patrol boat.

England enforcer Adrian Morley on his quest for World Cup glory

The government decides against lowering the legal limit for alcohol in a driver's blood despite suggestions it would save lives.

An indefinite curfew is being strictly enforced in Indian-administered Kashmir to prevent a rally against Indian rule.