Rajya Sabha takes up bill to ban e-cigarettes
5 years, 4 months ago

Rajya Sabha takes up bill to ban e-cigarettes

India TV News  

Rajya Sabha on Thursday took up a bill seeking a ban on electronic cigarettes, with Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan highlighting the urgency to bring an ordinance earlier saying some big tobacco firms had announced plans to enter India with a different name and would have taken the market by storm. There was a "very, very strong threat from tobacco companies", he said, adding India has a large young population which would have been targeted by the e-cigarette firms. They had made full preparations and there was an announced entry of a company Juul of the a leading global manufacturers of e-cigarettes from December 2019 and it was probably one of the most imminent concerns that worried all of us," Harsh Vardhan said. Harsh Vardhan said any comparison of e-cigarettes with tobacco is misplaced, adding that there was no evidence to suggest that e-cigarettes are less harmful than cigarettes.

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Delhi HC says no to PIL for ban on tobacco products near temples
2 months ago

Delhi HC says no to PIL for ban on tobacco products near temples

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court has refused to examine a petition seeking a ban on the sale and consumption of tobacco products near temples. In an order passed on January 15, the court said if there was any violation of Cigarette and other Tobacco Product, authorities concerned would take the necessary action. The petitioner one Abhimanyu Sharma alleged tobacco products were …

Rajasthan high court expresses concern over online e-cigarette sale
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajasthan high court expresses concern over online e-cigarette sale

Hindustan Times  

The Rajasthan high court has expressed serious concern over the sale of e-cigarettes on online platforms and directed the authorities to file an affidavit on steps taken to curb it. The bench said the enforcement mechanisms appeared inadequate and lacked tangible results despite existing laws prohibiting the sale of e-cigarettes. The court expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of concrete action …

Health ministry reports 350 violations of e-cigarette ban, black market thrives
8 months ago

Health ministry reports 350 violations of e-cigarette ban, black market thrives

Live Mint  

The Union Health and Family Ministry's tobacco cell has reported 350 vape-related violations since 2022. Electronic nicotine delivery systems, or e-cigarettes, are battery-powered devices used to vape a flavoured solution containing varying concentrations of nicotine, an addictive chemical found in tobacco products. According to data from the ministry's tobacco cell, there were 44 violations so far this financial year, 263 …

UK’s biggest manufacturer of cigarettes and e-cigarettes calls for tough rules on sales of products
1 year, 4 months ago

UK’s biggest manufacturer of cigarettes and e-cigarettes calls for tough rules on sales of products

The Telegraph  

Britain’s largest tobacco and vaping company is calling for e-cigarettes to be more closely regulated as it urges ministers not to ban disposable vapes. The company - which says “healthier alternatives” to smoking account for half of its revenue - said it backed the Government’s ambitions to make Britain “smoke free”. One in five children aged 11 to 17 has …

Vaping ban violations: Centre issues public notice for stricter implementation of Act
1 year, 10 months ago

Vaping ban violations: Centre issues public notice for stricter implementation of Act

The Hindu  

May 22, 2023 07:44 pm | Updated 07:44 pm IST - New Delhi With e-cigarettes easily available online and at tobacco shops despite a ban, the Union Health Ministry has issued a public notice for stricter implementation of the Act which prohibits manufacture, sale and The Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act came into force in 2019. In the notice issued …

Despite ban, e-cigarettes remain major health challenge in India: Study
2 years, 1 month ago

Despite ban, e-cigarettes remain major health challenge in India: Study

India Today  

A new study indicates that e-cigarettes remain a major public health challenge in India despite bans from the government, which were aimed at protecting youth from vaping-related harms. The study conducted by researchers from The George Institute for Global Health aimed to "examine educated young adults’ e-cigarette-related attitudes and behaviors and their support for various e-cigarette control policies." Greater education …

Ban advertisement of tobacco products: Health experts to govt
2 years, 9 months ago

Ban advertisement of tobacco products: Health experts to govt

Firstpost  

On the eve of World No Tobacco Day, they also asked the Centre to ensure that tobacco control law and policies are made stronger and implemented effectively New Delhi: Health experts and celebrities have urged the government to put an immediate ban on On the eve of World No Tobacco Day, they also asked the Centre to ensure that tobacco …

Pass Cigarettes And Other Tobacco Products (Amendment) Bill And Make India, A livelier And Less Smoky Place
3 years, 9 months ago

Pass Cigarettes And Other Tobacco Products (Amendment) Bill And Make India, A livelier And Less Smoky Place

Live Law  

As a member of World Health Organisation community, India observes 'World No Tobacco Day' on May 31 every year to highlight the colossal health risks associated with the use of tobacco. So let's use this Day as a launching pad to pass Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Bill " Amendment Bill" and make a livelier and less smoky India. The …

‘Withdraw COTPA Amendment Bill’
4 years, 2 months ago

‘Withdraw COTPA Amendment Bill’

The Hindu  

The proposed Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act Amendment Bill, 2020 has drawn flak from the Federation of All India Farmers’ Associations on the grounds that the amendments would adversely impact legal cigarette trade while giving a huge boost to the ‘ever-growing illicit cigarette business in India’. FAIFA, a non-profit organisation representing the cause of farmers and farm workers of …

Winter Session of Parliament: MPs seek death penalty, lynching for rapists; Rajya Sabha passes Bill banning e-cigarettes
5 years, 3 months ago

Winter Session of Parliament: MPs seek death penalty, lynching for rapists; Rajya Sabha passes Bill banning e-cigarettes

Firstpost  

Parliament proceedings on Monday were marked by irate legislators calling for stringent punishment for those convicted for rape. Parliament proceedings on Monday were marked by irate legislators calling for stringent punishment for those convicted for rape after the gangrape and murder of the 25-year-old Hyderabad veterinarian came to light, and BJP members protesting Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury’s remarks terming …

Parliament Updates: Rajya Sabha passes Bill prohibiting e-cigarettes; don't doubt Centre's intention, says Harsh Vardhan
5 years, 3 months ago

Parliament Updates: Rajya Sabha passes Bill prohibiting e-cigarettes; don't doubt Centre's intention, says Harsh Vardhan

Firstpost  

6:15 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Lok Sabha latest updates Tax collection needs to be increased for social equality, not decreased, says Owaisi AIMIM’s Asaduddin Owaisi said tax collection needs to be increased for social equality but it is being decreased. This clearly shows that this country is in recession,” he said. Congress’ Benny Behanan said that the government is busy …

E-cigarettes set to be banned in India as Parliament passes bill
5 years, 3 months ago

E-cigarettes set to be banned in India as Parliament passes bill

India Today  

Parliament on Monday passed a bill which seeks to prohibit the production, trade, transport, storage and The Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Bill, 2019, was passed in Rajya Sabha with voice vote. During the debate on the bill, some members expressed apprehensions that the government had brought this bill under pressure from tobacco lobby and demanded the ban be extended to …

Lok Sabha takes up bill to ban e-cigarettes
5 years, 4 months ago

Lok Sabha takes up bill to ban e-cigarettes

India Today  

Cutting across party lines, members of the Lok Sabha on Tuesday supported the Bill to ban the production, import and sale of electronic cigarettes though the Congress questioned the government's decision to adopt the ordinance route for the legislation. Moving a statutory resolution objecting to promulgation of the ordinance, Congress member Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said he has no fundamental objection …

Home Ministry asks states to enforce ban on e-cigarette
5 years, 4 months ago

Home Ministry asks states to enforce ban on e-cigarette

India TV News  

The Home Ministry has written to the states for enforcement of the prohibition on e-cigarettes done through an ordinance issued in September. In a letter to Chief Secretaries and Director General of Police of all states and Union Territories, the Home Ministry has asked to ensure enforcement of the ban and other provisions of the ordinance, considering the deleterious impact …

Electronic Cigarettes Ordinance- A Peculiar Case of Legislative Mismatch
5 years, 6 months ago

Electronic Cigarettes Ordinance- A Peculiar Case of Legislative Mismatch

Live Law  

"Since these devices are injurious to health and proliferation of these products have negative impact on public health, it is expedient to prohibit the production, manufacture, import, export, transport, sale, distribution, storage and Protection of public health has been portrayed as the prime objective of bringing this ordinance. The acts specified in the Ordinance constitute a class in themselves and …

Govt issues ordinance to ban e-cigarettes
5 years, 6 months ago

Govt issues ordinance to ban e-cigarettes

The Hindu  

The Government on Thursday issued an ordinance to ban e-cigarettes, making the production, import, export, transport, sale or First time violators will face a jail term of up to one year and a fine of ₹1 lakh. Ms. Sitharaman, who had headed a Group of Ministers on the issue, said the Cabinet decided to ban e-cigarettes and similar products as …

Tobacco farmers, merchants in Gujarat urge Centre to reconsider ban on e-cigarettes, say farmers will be severely affected
5 years, 6 months ago

Tobacco farmers, merchants in Gujarat urge Centre to reconsider ban on e-cigarettes, say farmers will be severely affected

Firstpost  

An organization of tobacco farmers and merchants in Gujarat on Wednesday urged the Union government to reconsider its decision to ban e-cigarettes. Ahmedabad: An organization of tobacco farmers and merchants in Gujarat on Wednesday urged the Union government to reconsider its decision to ban e-cigarettes. Bhikhubhai Patel, president of the Association, told reporters that farmers in Gujarat sell raw tobacco …

India joins the bandwagon: Bans e-cigarettes, warns of epidemic among young people
5 years, 6 months ago

India joins the bandwagon: Bans e-cigarettes, warns of epidemic among young people

Firstpost  

The Indian prohibition will be imposed through an executive order and will include jail terms of up to three years for offenders. India banned the sale of electronic cigarettes on Wednesday and warned of an “epidemic” among young people, in the latest and potentially biggest move globally against vaping over growing health concerns. “These novel products come with attractive appearances …

Banning e-cigarettes ‘historic’ move: U.S.-based advocacy group
5 years, 6 months ago

Banning e-cigarettes ‘historic’ move: U.S.-based advocacy group

The Hindu  

India has become a leader in the global fight against a youth e-cigarette epidemic by taking a “historic” decision to ban such nicotine and tobacco products, a U.S.-based top advocacy group has said. President of Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Matthew L Myers said India’s decision to ban the sale, manufacture, import and advertising of e-cigarettes nationwide was a “bold effort” …

E-cigarettes: What are they, why they were banned, and why it is difficult to ban traditional cigarettes
5 years, 6 months ago

E-cigarettes: What are they, why they were banned, and why it is difficult to ban traditional cigarettes

Op India  

The Union government on Wednesday banned e-cigarettes in India, citing health risk to youths and children. They have become extremely popular among teens and youths, contributed by attractive As most e-cigarette formulations contain nicotine, this had triggered concern that e-cigarettes will lead to nicotine addiction, and resulting in same health risks as cigarettes. The EU limits e-cigarette The notification issued …

India bans vaping after government passes emergency order
5 years, 6 months ago

India bans vaping after government passes emergency order

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India’s cabinet has approved a …

Union Cabinet Clears Proposal To Prohibit E-Cigarettes
5 years, 6 months ago

Union Cabinet Clears Proposal To Prohibit E-Cigarettes

Live Law  

The Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, announced the prohibition of E-Cigarettes today. "The Cabinet has given its approval for a decision to ban E-Cigarettes.It means that production, manufacturing, import, export, transport, or sale, or even. "The Cabinet has given its approval for a decision to ban E-Cigarettes.It means that production, manufacturing, import, export, transport, or sale, or even distribution, storage …

India bans production and import of e-cigarettes in 'public health move' pending final session in November
5 years, 6 months ago

India bans production and import of e-cigarettes in 'public health move' pending final session in November

Firstpost  

India has 106 million adult smokers, making it a lucrative market for firms such as Juul and Philip Morris. India’s cabinet on Wednesday banned production and import of electronic cigarettes, a public health move that is seen dashing the expansion plans of companies such as Juul Labs and Philip Morris International. But India has 106 million adult smokers, second only …

Cabinet approves ban on e-cigarettes, shares of cigarette makers jump
5 years, 6 months ago

Cabinet approves ban on e-cigarettes, shares of cigarette makers jump

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India banned electronic cigarettes amid growing fears over the health risks posed by vaping, sending shares of conventional cigarette makers soaring. The Indian Council of Medical Research has also issued a white paper recommending a complete ban on e-cigarettes based on available scientific evidence. “WHO has also urged member countries to take appropriate steps including prohibiting these products,” …

Shares of cigarette companies rise as government bans e-cigarettes
5 years, 6 months ago

Shares of cigarette companies rise as government bans e-cigarettes

Live Mint  

Mumbai: Shares of cigarette makers surged on Wednesday after the Union Cabinet has approved banning e-cigarettes. Shares of ITC Ltd rose 1.8%, Godfrey Phillips India Ltd soared 7.8%, VST Industries Ltd gained 1% and Golden Tobacco Ltd climbed 4.5%. Earlier, following an advisory from the health ministry, at least 12 states in India had banned Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems. In …

Vaping ban to unclog teen lungs in Delhi
5 years, 6 months ago

Vaping ban to unclog teen lungs in Delhi

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said the Union Cabinet had given a nod to a total ban on sale and manufacture of e-cigarettes. In July, the Delhi High Court directed the Aam Aadmi Party government to "urgently" examine the issue of regulating sale and consumption of e-cigarettes. Concerned over the growing trend of e-cigarette use among kids, Dr SK …

Govt bans e-cigarettes, will stop all production, sale: Nirmala Sitharaman
5 years, 6 months ago

Govt bans e-cigarettes, will stop all production, sale: Nirmala Sitharaman

India Today  

The Union Cabinet has given approval to ban e-cigarettes, announced Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday. "E-cigarettes were promoted as a way to get people out of their smoking habits but reports have shown that many people are not using it as weaning mechanism but are addicted to it," said Sitharaman while announcing the government's decision to put a ban …

India Announces Widespread Ban Of E-Cigarettes
5 years, 6 months ago

India Announces Widespread Ban Of E-Cigarettes

NPR  

India Announces Widespread Ban Of E-Cigarettes Enlarge this image toggle caption Manish Swarup/AP Manish Swarup/AP The Indian government announced Wednesday a sweeping ban on electronic cigarette products. The Cabinet approved the ordinance, which prohibits the manufacture, sale, storage and Dr. Harsh Vardhan, the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, called the ban a "quantum …

The puzzling ban of e-cigarettes in India: Restrictions will do more harm than good – Firstpost
5 years, 6 months ago

The puzzling ban of e-cigarettes in India: Restrictions will do more harm than good – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Policy should be viewed as tuner knobs, dialling up and down policies based on their success, instead of on-and-off switches. Trawling through the literature on the harm caused by ENDS, one can find a broad consensus that ENDS not only pose significantly less potential harm to users, it also helps smokers reduce usage. It adds that e-cigarettes “contain fewer numbers …

Ban e-cigarettes to save tobacco farmers: Kisan Union
5 years, 6 months ago

Ban e-cigarettes to save tobacco farmers: Kisan Union

The Quint  

New Delhi Sep 17 The Bhartiya Kisan Union has appealed to the government to ban e-cigarettes and vaping products in the country. In fact, the countries that these e-cigarettes belong to, like the US, have also banned them," Jagjit Singh Dallewala of the BKU said in a statement on Tuesday. Tobacco growing countries like Thailand, Nepal, Brazil, Mexico, and Sri …

Regulate but don't ban E-cigarettes: Traders to govt
5 years, 6 months ago

Regulate but don't ban E-cigarettes: Traders to govt

The Quint  

New Delhi, Sep 13 With over 100 million smokers in India, regulations and education can be the key to provide safer alternative to tobacco smoking. Though Indian government has been planning to ban E-cigarettes in India, experts and the traders have been demanding that instead of banning these products, regulation can be the key which could help Indian get over …

Cabinet may okay ordinance to ban e-cigarettes
5 years, 6 months ago

Cabinet may okay ordinance to ban e-cigarettes

The Quint  

New Delhi, Sep 10 Taking up a proposal from the Health Ministry, the Union cabinet may, in its meeting on Wednesday, approve an ordinance to ban manufacturing and sale of e-cigarettes. The Health Ministry has proposed to make production, manufacturing, import, export, transport, sale, distribution or The move follows an earlier advisory by the Health Ministry against Electronic Nicotine Delivery …

Govt may bring in ordinance to ban manufacture and sale of e-cigarettes
5 years, 6 months ago

Govt may bring in ordinance to ban manufacture and sale of e-cigarettes

Live Mint  

The Union cabinet is likely to approve an ordinance prohibiting the manufacture and sale of e-cigarettes at a meeting on Wednesday, said two people aware of the matter. The health ministry has proposed making the production, manufacturing, import, export, transport, sale, distribution or E-cigarettes do not burn tobacco, but use a heating element to vaporize liquid nicotine, which the user …

Opinion | India’s vape ban only deprives smokers of safer options
5 years, 6 months ago

Opinion | India’s vape ban only deprives smokers of safer options

Live Mint  

The world has embraced electronic cigarettes, commonly known as vapes, and other electronic nicotine delivery systems as harm-reduction alternatives to combustible tobacco used in cigarettes. That is surprising given that the country bears 12% of the global burden of tobacco users, has 40% of its adults exposed to passive smoking, and also has the dubious distinction of showing the lowest …

India's health ministry reportedly proposes a ban on the production, import of e-cigarettes
5 years, 7 months ago

India's health ministry reportedly proposes a ban on the production, import of e-cigarettes

Firstpost  

This deals a blow to US-based Juul Labs Inc, which is hoping to launch its e-cigarette in India. India’s health ministry has proposed a ban on the production and import of electronic cigarettes, documents seen by Reuters showed, potentially jeopardizing the expansion plans of big firms like Juul Labs and Philip Morris International. “E-cigarettes and similar technologies that encourage tobacco …

Centre Bans E-Cigarettes: Exploring The Debate in India
5 years, 7 months ago

Centre Bans E-Cigarettes: Exploring The Debate in India

The Quint  

E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that contain varying degrees and concentrations of vaporized nicotine, although any drug can be put in. They take many forms and can look like pens, regular cigarettes and even USB drives - sleek and tiny. The key difference between e-cigarettes and regular cigarettes is that the former does not contain tobacco and the many other harmful …

Govt mulling options to enforce ban on e-cigarettes, nicotine flavoured hookahs
5 years, 7 months ago

Govt mulling options to enforce ban on e-cigarettes, nicotine flavoured hookahs

Live Mint  

The government is mulling various options like bringing an ordinance to enforce a ban on the manufacture, sale and import of ENDS devices, including e-cigarettes, if it fails to get a reprieve from the Delhi High Court, which had earlier stayed its order to ban such products, sources said. "The ministry is exploring various options, including bringing an ordinance to …

India trade ministry says no legal basis for imposing ban on e-cigarettes
5 years, 11 months ago

India trade ministry says no legal basis for imposing ban on e-cigarettes

Firstpost  

Halting imports of e-cigarettes into India will be against multilateral commitments with WHO. India’s trade ministry says it cannot impose a ban on electronic cigarette imports as there is no legal basis for doing so, an internal government memo viewed by Reuters shows, in a boost for those looking to tap into the country’s growing vaping market. This comes amid …

World Health Day 2019: Vaping no less dangerous than smoking, say experts
5 years, 11 months ago

World Health Day 2019: Vaping no less dangerous than smoking, say experts

Firstpost  

The Centre’s advisory for states to clamp down on e-cigarettes won’t be enough to stop their use. The government’s recent advisory asking states to clamp down on e-cigarettes may not be enough to root them out, say experts, advocating a “special mechanism” to ensure a blanket ban on the devices that many users mistakenly view as a safer alternative to …

No ban on e-cigarettes, hookahs for now as Delhi HC stays DGHS’s order
6 years ago

No ban on e-cigarettes, hookahs for now as Delhi HC stays DGHS’s order

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Delhi high court has put a stay on the ban of manufacture and sale of Electronic Nicotine Delivery systems that includes e-cigarettes and hookahs in response to a clutch of petitions filed before various state courts. The Delhi High Court stay, issued last week, came after Central Director General of Health Services —in a letter dated 27 …

Delhi High Court Stays Ban On E-Cigarettes And Other Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems [Read Order]
6 years ago

Delhi High Court Stays Ban On E-Cigarettes And Other Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has stayed the ban on import, manufacture, sale and distribution of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems like e-cigarettes, e-sheesha, vape, e-hookah with nicotine flavour etc.The single bench of Justice Vibhu Bakhru ordered the stay in a batch of petitions filed by manufacturers and importers of ENDS. The Delhi High Court has stayed the ban on import, manufacture, …

Ban cigarettes, but not ENDS' or e-cigarettes, say experts
6 years, 7 months ago

Ban cigarettes, but not ENDS' or e-cigarettes, say experts

Deccan Chronicle  

COIMBATORE: Having already imposed a ban in eight states in the country, the Union Health ministry is considering a pan-India ban on Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and related products. Medical experts, primarily oncologists echo the opinion that the government must necessarily impose a blanket ban on cigarettes instead of banning ‘ENDS’, e-cigarettes and related products. Also supporting the blanked ban …

Ban on sale of loose cigarettes comes into effect in Himachal Pradesh
8 years, 5 months ago

Ban on sale of loose cigarettes comes into effect in Himachal Pradesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Shimla: With an aim to dissuade youngsters from tobacco use and smoking, the ban on sale of loose cigarettes and beedis in Himachal Pradesh came into force from today. 'HP prohibition of sale of loose cigarettes/beedis and regulation of ‘retail business’ of cigarettes and other tobacco products Bill 2016' was passed during the Monsoon session of the Assembly and has …

These horrifying effects of e-cigarette will send chills down your spine
8 years, 8 months ago

These horrifying effects of e-cigarette will send chills down your spine

India Today  

Following the reports that the use of e-cigarettes could lead to cancer and heart diseases, the Kerala government banned the production, sale and What is an e-cigarette? All about e-cigarette and harms it can cause to a human body: As per reports, the people who smoke e-cigarettes become less sensitive to capsaicin, a component that induces coughing Smoking an e-cigarette …

Karnataka government bans sale of e-cigarettes to curb addiction
8 years, 9 months ago

Karnataka government bans sale of e-cigarettes to curb addiction

India TV News  

Bengaluru: Karnataka government on Wednesday imposed a ban on sale and use of e-cigarettes in the State with immediate effect. "2mg and 4 mg nicotine is allowed in chewables like nicotine gum for de-addiction purpose, but these e-cigarettes usage is leading to addiction towards it," he said. The government, in a circular, said the state has knowledge that Electronic Nicotine …

Karnataka bans e-cigarettes
8 years, 9 months ago

Karnataka bans e-cigarettes

Firstpost  

Karnataka government has banned electronic cigarettes in the state with effect from Wednesday. “Two mg and four mg nicotine is allowed in chewables like nicotine gum for de-addiction purpose, but these e-cigarettes usage is leading to addiction towards it,” he said. The government, in a circular, said the state has knowledge that Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems or e-cigarette and other …

Harsh Vardhan for complete ban on e-cigarettes
10 years, 4 months ago

Harsh Vardhan for complete ban on e-cigarettes

India TV News  

Barcelona: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan has favoured a complete ban on e-cigarettes and all products described as "Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems ". Harsh Vardhan ruled out their acceptability in the light of research findings by experts which have held that they are no less unsafe than the "real thing", a statement said here Wednesday. The minister, who was addressing …

Assam govt to ban manufacture, sale of all smoking products
11 years, 8 months ago

Assam govt to ban manufacture, sale of all smoking products

India TV News  

Guwahati, Jul 21: After the passage of the anti-tobacco bill in the Assembly, the Assam government is now planning to bring in a new legislation to curb manufacturing and selling of all forms of smoking products in the state. One day we will ban smoked tobacco also," Health and Family Welfare Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.He, however, did not give …

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