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Jharkhand bans tobacco use in public places

Jharkhand bans tobacco use in public places

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The Jharkhand government has imposed a ban on consumption of tobacco products in public places and made public spitting an offence under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897.

The government has, however, not prohibited the sale of tobacco products in the State.

“Consumption of tobacco poses a serious threat to public health. Public spitting is said to be the prime reason behind spread of…