Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Visual Stories
  • Reviews
  • Phone Reviews
  • Fitness Bands Reviews
  • Speakers Reviews
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
In the news
Petrol Diesel Prices
Char Dham Yatra
Gyanvapi Mosque
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Technology
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Visual Stories
Reviews
Phone Reviews
Fitness Bands Reviews
Speakers Reviews
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / India News / Govt. to bar tobacco shops from selling colas, candies
India

Govt. to bar tobacco shops from selling colas, candies

Govt. to bar tobacco shops from selling colas, candies
Written by Abheet Sethi
Sep 27, 2017, 02:11 pm 2 min read
Govt. to bar tobacco shops from selling colas, candies
Credits:

The Union health ministry has proposed that tobacco sellers should register with local civic authorities and stop selling candies and cold drinks which could attract non-smokers to their stores. The ministry has requested states to create a mechanism through which municipal authorities would register retail shops selling tobacco products. The move is aimed at reducing tobacco use, especially among youth.

Quote
Govt. wants to ensure tobacco stores don't attract non-smokers

"The sale of tobacco products to minors must be tracked and there should be no advertisement of tobacco products. These shops must not sell non-tobacco products such as toffees, candies, chips, biscuits, soft drinks, etc. that may attract non-users," the health ministry said.

Various measures
How the government has cracked down on tobacco sale

For years, activists have lobbied for stronger restrictions, causing authorities to roll-out new curbs. The government has hiked taxes on tobacco products to deter sales. Additionally, the government has restricted advertising for tobacco products. Product packaging also features larger textual and pictorial health warnings depicting how tobacco-use causes cancer. Selling or giving tobacco to children can attract up to seven years of rigorous imprisonment.

Data
Smoking kills 10 million people in India annually

A new government survey has found that every fifth adult in India is addicted to gutkha and khaini, while 100 million people smoke cigarettes and bidis. Around 10 million people die annually in India from smoking-related diseases, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Share this timeline
Facebook
Whatsapp
Twitter
Linkedin
Abheet Sethi
Abheet Sethi
Mail
People say I think too much. Geopolitics post grad, Blues/Sufi folk music lover, Hates driving.
Latest
India
World Health Organization
Latest
Geek Pride Day: 5 signs you are a geek!
Geek Pride Day: 5 signs you are a geek! Lifestyle
Volkswagen Touareg EDITION 20 breaks cover: Check features
Volkswagen Touareg EDITION 20 breaks cover: Check features Auto
National Senior Health & Fitness Day: 5 senior-friendly physical activities
National Senior Health & Fitness Day: 5 senior-friendly physical activities Lifestyle
2022 French Open: Simona Halep and Paula Badosa advance
2022 French Open: Simona Halep and Paula Badosa advance Sports
Huawei unveils new MateBook laptops with 12th-generation Intel chipsets
Huawei unveils new MateBook laptops with 12th-generation Intel chipsets Technology
India
Centre reconstitutes Inter-State Council; Modi to be chairman: Details here
Centre reconstitutes Inter-State Council; Modi to be chairman: Details here India
Monkeypox: Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan prepare to fight against virus
Monkeypox: Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan prepare to fight against virus India
PM Modi meets Japanese IT giant head, discusses investment opportunities
PM Modi meets Japanese IT giant head, discusses investment opportunities World
Pakistan commits to fighting terrorism, seeks 'balanced ties' with world
Pakistan commits to fighting terrorism, seeks 'balanced ties' with world World
10,000 people stuck as Rishikesh-Yamunotri Highway safety wall collapses
10,000 people stuck as Rishikesh-Yamunotri Highway safety wall collapses India
More News
World Health Organization
COVID-19 re-emergence: Saudi bans travel to India, 15 other countries
COVID-19 re-emergence: Saudi bans travel to India, 15 other countries World
'Concerned' WHO expects more monkeypox cases globally
'Concerned' WHO expects more monkeypox cases globally World
North Korea: 8,20,620 fresh COVID-19 cases in just 3 days
North Korea: 8,20,620 fresh COVID-19 cases in just 3 days World
North Korea reports 6 COVID-19 deaths, isolates 1,87,800 people
North Korea reports 6 COVID-19 deaths, isolates 1,87,800 people World
North Korea confirms first COVID-19 case ever, imposes nationwide lockdown
North Korea confirms first COVID-19 case ever, imposes nationwide lockdown World
More News
Next News Article
Next News Article

Love India news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

India Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Technology News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League (IPL) Karnataka Samsung Xiaomi West Bengal
Bihar Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Haryana Narendra Modi Arvind Kejriwal Tamil Nadu Gujarat Yogi Adityanath YouTube
Instagram Hollywood News Uttar Pradesh Kerala Netflix Bollywood News Mamata Banerjee Maruti Suzuki Rahul Gandhi Elon Musk
Shah Rukh Khan Chelsea FC OPPO Akhilesh Yadav Indian Cricket Team Apple Manchester United Salman Khan Cryptocurrency OnePlus
Amitabh Bachchan ICC Women's World Cup Vivo India vs Sri Lanka
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive IPL 2022 Schedule IPL 2022 Points Table Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2022