- Last Update 2026-04-04 19:34:00
Cabinet nod to ban sale and consumption of tobacco, betel leaves in state-run institutions
Cabinet has approved a ban on the sale and consumption of tobacco related products and betel leaves from the premises of all ministries, state departments and institutions.
The cabinet of ministers had granted approval to the ban following a proposal put forward by Health Minister (Dr.) Rajitha Senaratne.
"This proposal was brought forward since tobacco and betel leaves are the prime contibuting factors in causing cancer," Minister Senaratne said.
He added that a circular would be issued to all state-run bodies to this effect by next week.
(Reporting by Damith Wickramasekara)
-
Still No Comments Posted.
- April 2, 2026 - 187 - 0
Water cuts commence from today in Colombo district
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) warned that water supply restrictions would be imposed from 8.00pm today in Colombo District from today onwards
- March 27, 2026 - 155 - 0
Temperature set to increase to ‘Caution level’
The meteorology department issuing a warm weather advisory for today that the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western, Northern and North central provinces and in Monaragala district.
Related Articles
Top stories of the day
- 03/04/2026 - 107 - 0
Top stories of the day
- 02/04/2026 - 118 - 0
Water cuts commence from today in Colombo district
- 02/04/2026 - 187 - 0
Leave Comments