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Ludhiana tops state in crackdown on tobacco sale violations
Amritsar came in second with 2,174 challans, issued under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), from April 2024 to January 2025
Published on Feb 13, 2025 05:56 AM IST
Rakshit Sharma, Ludhiana
Delhi LG calls for crackdown on tobacco, drug use at educational institutions
Officials said the Chief Secretary was instructed to appoint nodal officers in each institution to comply with the law
Updated on Dec 12, 2024 04:45 AM IST
Karnataka passes bill to ban hookah bars, sale of cigarettes to buyers below 21
The Karnataka government has amended the previous COTP act and said that the amendment is to protect the health of citizens from lung-related diseases.
Published on Feb 21, 2024 05:31 PM IST
Sellers violating anti-tobacco law to face strict action: Ludhiana Civil surgeon
civil surgeon Ludhiana Dr Jasbir Singh Aulakh highlighted the comprehensive ban on tobacco product advertising under Section 5 of the COTPA Act
Updated on Feb 01, 2024 05:04 AM IST
Maha GR prohibiting smoking, tobacco use in public places
State public health department has directed both government and private organisations to strictly prohibit smoking and consumption of tobacco products in public places
Updated on Jul 18, 2023 12:59 AM IST
Vicky Pathare
Budget 2022: RSS-affiliate says more tax on bidi may push many to Naxalism
The economic arm of RSS urged the government to reduce taxes on 'bidis' to reduce burden on the workers whose livelihoods depend on the industry.
Published on Jan 28, 2022 10:49 AM IST
Written by Sharmita Kar | Edited by Sohini Goswami, Hindustan Times, New Delhi