No end in sight for illegal tobacco products in Guwahati

Despite the strict ban on sale of gutka, tobacco and liquor issued by the Home Ministry, the sale continues in Guwahati city. By Muskaan Agarwal April 17, 2020 The Home Ministry issued a fresh set of guidelines during the second stage of the lockdown which will remain in force till 3rd May. The guidelines, state […]

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Smoke and Mirrors around India’s ban on tobacco

With the new set of guidelines for Lockdown 2.0 ushered in yesterday, nothing specifically mentioned around production of cigarettes. Riddhiman Roy Kolkata: Smokers from all over the country are still stuck in a dilemma between quitting cigarettes altogether and hoarding a large amount of cigarettes, as the government-issued guidelines for Lockdown 2.0 does not carry […]

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