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Karnataka hikes tobacco fine to Rs 1,000; up to 3 years jail for hookah bars
Bengaluru, May 31: The Karnataka government has published a gazette notification increasing the fine for public use of cigarettes and tobacco products from Rs 200 to Rs 1,000. The government has also raised the minimum legal age for purchasing cigarettes and tobacco products from 18 to 21 years, according to a statement issued by the Health Ministry on Saturday.
Need stricter food labelling laws, regulations on refined oils & UPFs: Naveen Jindal
New Delhi, March 26: Raising health concerns over ultra-processed foods (UPF) and refined seed oils, BJP Member of Parliament Naveen Jindal on Wednesday called for stricter food labelling laws.