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Schools asked to penalise tobacco product sellers

The Centre had enacted the COTPA in 2003 to prohibit smoking in public places.

14 Nov 2017 2:25 AM IST

He has pointed to its health hazards for youngsters and has asked for its ban under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act 2003 (COTPA). (Representational image)

Health ministry: Impose penalty under COTPA

One feature of tobacco usage in India is the high incidence of oral cancers.

29 Oct 2018 6:19 AM IST

The high court has asked the state to file its affidavit till December 17.

Hookah parlour owners file petition against ban

The new Act is called COTPA (Maharashtra Amendment) Act, 2018 and was granted the President's assent in September.

27 Nov 2018 12:40 AM IST

L-cysteine is an amino acid that eliminates acetaldehyde, a compound in cigarettes believed to play a role in tobacco addiction by enhancing the brains responses to nicotine

Police endeavour to make New Delhi tobacco-free

Speaking on the occasion, P. Kamraj, special commissioner, law and rder (South) highlighted the efforts made by the...

20 April 2018 5:50 AM IST

He has pointed to its health hazards for youngsters and has asked for its ban under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act 2003 (COTPA). (Representational image)

Company questions authority' of Delhi tobacco control cell

The firm denied the allegations and raised questions on the government's authority to issue such notice

27 July 2018 5:10 AM IST

At least five people were killed and four others were stated to be critical after consuming illicit liquor in Danwar village of Bihars Rohtas district. (Representational | ANI)

Cops seize alcohol worth Rs 37k in Uttan

The eatery was also found to be serving hookah to patrons, police said.

9 July 2018 1:42 AM IST

Smoking in public places can land you in a spot

Smoking in public places can land you in a spot

More than 700 people issued challans since drive launched in Feb.

13 March 2017 3:20 AM IST

Sawant also emphasised on the dangers of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) which are currently the most popular nicotine- or tobacco-related product among the youth.

Police failed to implement COTPA: Health minister

Tobacco use among minors (15-17 years of age) has risen from 2.9 to 5.5 per cent.

9 Dec 2017 2:50 AM IST