Ernakulam Poised to Become First Indian Smoke-Free District

Kerala’s Ernakulam will become the first district in India to be completely smoke free with the administration expected to ban all tobacco products in the district.

Excise minister K Babu revealed that the chief minister, Oommen Chandy has also sent a letter to the prime minister asking the central government to ban pan masala in the state. Steps are also being taken to curb the availability of alcohol drinks.

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“State government has also decided not to open new outlets of Beverages Corporation in the state. The government will not give bar license to three-star hotels from March 31. The licenses of four -star hotels will be renewed for one more year. From next year onwards, license will be issued to five star hotels only”, Babu said.

Source-Medindia

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