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
One feature of tobacco usage in India is the high incidence of oral cancers.
29 Oct 2018 6:19 AM
The firm denied the allegations and raised questions on the government’s authority to issue such notice
27 Jul 2018 5:10 AM
The eatery was also found to be serving hookah to patrons, police said.
09 Jul 2018 1:42 AM
Speaking on the occasion, P. Kamraj, special commissioner, law and rder (South) highlighted the efforts made by the police in this regard.
20 Apr 2018 5:50 AM
Tobacco use among minors (15-17 years of age) has risen from 2.9 to 5.5 per cent.
09 Dec 2017 2:50 AM
The Centre had enacted the COTPA in 2003 to prohibit smoking in public places.
14 Nov 2017 2:25 AM
More than 700 people issued challans since drive launched in Feb.
13 Mar 2017 3:20 AM