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Ex-MLA files application over HC suggestion against cigarettes sale during Covid pandemic

August 16, 2021 2:25 pm

"It will be impossible for the thousands of women workers to survive as their livelihood is solely dependent on sale of bidis," states the application.

Tax 'bidi' also at 28 per cent to 'save millions of lives': Experts urge GST Council

June 19, 2019 10:01 pm

Applauding the government for including cigarettes and smokeless tobacco in the highest tax slab for its long-lasting impact on the lives of the country's 268 million tobacco users, they demanded that 'bidis' be also classified as a demerit good and taxed at the maximum rate plus cess.

Cigarettes replacing bidis, number of male smokers continues to rise: Study

March 03, 2016 4:45 am

The number of men smoking tobacco in India rose by more than one-third to 10.8 crores between 1998 and 2015, according to the study.

US cracks down on websites selling bidis,Indian cigarettes

August 11, 2013 3:15 pm

Failure to ensure full compliance with FD&C Act may result in FDA initiating further action.

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