Saturday, December 14, 2024
spot_img

Police to crack down on sale, use of tobacco near schools in WGH

Date:

Share post:

spot_img
spot_img

From Our Correspondent

TURA, Sep 20: West Garo Hills Police along with the Health department is set to take strict action against public smoking and tobacco sales within 100 yards of schools, soon.
It may be mentioned that in line with the Cigarettes & Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), officers and personnel of West Garo Hills Police receive comprehensive training from the National Tobacco Control Programme in collaboration with Sambandh Health Foundation along with a pledge to fight tobacco.
The Superintendent of Police, West Garo Hills, Tura has expressed concern about the state’s 8,000 tobacco-related deaths yearly, urging effective COTPA enforcement.
Meanwhile, the SP also assured that ‘No Smoking’ signs will be installed in all conspicuous places and outside each stations in compliance to COTPA Section 4.

spot_img
spot_img

Related articles

3rd Test: Day one’s play at the Gabba called off due to persistent rain

Brisbane, Dec 14: Persistent rain had the final say in washing out day one’s play of the third...

Minister Meghwal to table ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill in Lok Sabha on Monday

New Delhi, Dec 14: Four days after approval by the Union Cabinet, the Bills to enable simultaneous elections...

Rekha gets emotional as she shares a heartfelt moment with Big B’s grandson Agastya Nanda

Mumbai, Dec 14: A video of veteran actress Rekha hugging actor Agastya Nanda, the grandson of veteran Bollywood...

Lal Krishna Advani hospitalised at Delhi’s Apollo Hospital

New Delhi, Dec 14: Veteran BJP leader, Lal Krishna Advani, has been hospitalised at Delhi's Apollo Hospital after...