Guwahati, April 2 (IANS) A leading non-profit organisation working in the field of public health has requested poll officials in Assam to prohibit smoking in all polling booths in the state during the three-phased polls starting April 7.
The chief electoral officers (CEO) of Jammu and Kashmir and Bihar have already issued directives to ensure that all polling centres in their states are declared smoke-free.
"We have met the CEO Assam over the issue and he has assured to look into the matter and try and do something positive in this direction. The CEO said a decision could be expected after his discussion with the Election Commission," said a spokesman of the Voluntary Health Association of Assam (VHAA).
Assam has one of the highest incidences of cancer related to tobacco use.
"According to the Global Adult Tobacco Survey carried out in 2010, 52.6 percent of males and 25.3 percent of females in Assam use tobacco in some form or the other. The prevalence of tobacco users in terms of urban and rural population is 40.6 and 39.1 percent respectively, which is way above the national prevalence rate," he said.
Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal, Bihar, and Chhattisgarh have been receiving h
North Korea is facing challenges, will succeed: Kim Jong Un
North Korea's dictator leader Kim Jong Un has tested a record number of missiles this year. After
OnePlus launches new smart TV at an initial price of Rs 12,999, will compete with
New Delhi: Smartphone companies are now starting to launch cheap televisions in India, now after
Jugraj Singh, who hoisted the 'Nishan Sahib' flag at the Red Fort during the tractor parade of fa
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the custodian of Aadhaar, has created a new
Wholesale Inflation: Wholesale inflation reached 21-month low of 5.85% in November
India's wholesale inflation eased to a 21-month low of 5.85 percent in November, according to dat
UPSSSC PET Exam 2022: What is PET and what are its benefits, know complete details from here
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has started the application process f
Civil servants must have right values: President
New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee has said the country's civil servants mus
Goa BJP using Catholic legislators to criticise Church: NCP
Panaji, April 1 (IANS) The Goa BJP is using Catholic legislators in the party as a "mask" to op
Pollution has started increasing in Delhi-NCR. Due to this, the air quality in Delhi once again r
