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The government will soon ban the selling of cigarettes separately, Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne said yesterday during a meeting held with Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA).

Accordingly, if the government imposes the ban, cigarettes will be sold only as packets.

He has made this assurance after ten proposals prepared by the GMOA according to the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) to eradicate the cigarette menace was handed over to the minister during the meeting.

 


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  • Sincere Wednesday, 23 November 2016 02:14 PM

    Not just one, but in dozens?

    Nethra Friday, 25 November 2016 11:24 AM

    Government should fine at least 5,000 to 50,000 Rupeesfor each Cigarette,as for cancer we spend much higher who suffer after cigarette smoking.

    Madura Silva Thursday, 24 November 2016 06:28 AM

    We might also need t put a minimum number of cigarettes for a packet, else they might sell in sachet packets ;)

    rosebud Wednesday, 23 November 2016 05:06 PM

    Separately from what via DM Android App

    German Jacob Wednesday, 23 November 2016 04:59 PM

    How wives will be happy and welcome this move. We welcome this move Sir.

    Kiris Baba Amaray Wednesday, 23 November 2016 04:57 PM

    Why not Beedi and Kalu Cigar...?

    Kiris Baba Amaray Wednesday, 23 November 2016 04:54 PM

    Yes, that is a dam crime. Why can't they use Maruthi-800, that is more than enough.

    Amila Wednesday, 23 November 2016 04:39 PM

    That's a good move, rather than just smoking 1-2 cigarettes now, they can smoke 8-10 then :P.

    Dr. Nick Wednesday, 23 November 2016 03:55 PM

    Another stupid proposal by the GMOA Jokers. Obviously Two or more individuals can get together and purchase a packet of cigarettes via DM Android App

    Chandrarathna Wednesday, 23 November 2016 03:54 PM

    I wish this decision but I have a question , sailers do it properly.

    Glazier Wednesday, 23 November 2016 03:49 PM

    minimum number of cigs per packet can also be enforced by the govt.

    juna Wednesday, 23 November 2016 02:58 PM

    Cigarette consumption will go down, while beedi and illegal cigarettes will increase.Government will lose lot of revenue (CTC accounts for 8% of government rev), and people will get more sick due to substandard products.Harsh restrictions will only result in black market.

    BR Wednesday, 23 November 2016 02:27 PM

    NO ENCOURAGEMENT FOR SMOKERS IN SRI LANKA PLEASE. via DM Android App

    hello Wednesday, 23 November 2016 02:23 PM

    Chewing of betel will strongly increase, an other health hazard.

    BV Wednesday, 23 November 2016 11:04 AM

    ITS A VERY GOOD MOVE.SELL IT IN PACKETS SO THAT VERY FEW PEOPLE COULD AFFORD IT. via DM Android App

    Sincere Wednesday, 23 November 2016 02:13 PM

    First you have to be among the living for them to get their vote! Smoking kills!

    Taxpayer Wednesday, 23 November 2016 02:07 PM

    Stupidity. How you monitor thousands of small shops in Sri Lanka whether they are following the rule or not.Our policy makers think how policies will look on paper. They are never worries about execution.

    Kadupol Jothywansa Wednesday, 23 November 2016 12:43 PM

    You all are playing games after getting our votes. Enough ... its enough.

    RD Wednesday, 23 November 2016 12:42 PM

    Good move but this would reduce the government revenue and may lead to another VAT increase.

    Mandy Wednesday, 23 November 2016 12:34 PM

    What is loose - if it is packed separately like toffees and ends sealed airtight.

    DHA Wednesday, 23 November 2016 12:33 PM

    Good move but only problem is if this legislation is not monitored properly only black marketers will flourish....

    ANTON Wednesday, 23 November 2016 12:30 PM

    GOOD JOB FOR JOBLESS PEOPLE, BUYING PACKETS AND SELLING LOOSE FOR HIGHER PRIZES.

    shanthapriya Wednesday, 23 November 2016 12:28 PM

    Good moveIf you want to smoke , buy a packet and smoke and finish it off

    Reviewcric Wednesday, 23 November 2016 12:07 PM

    Now can you ban MPs vehicle permits as well?

    Non-smoker Wednesday, 23 November 2016 11:52 AM

    Not separately say selling loose via DM Android App

    Madiya Wednesday, 23 November 2016 11:47 AM

    Yes, let them perish.

    Madiya Wednesday, 23 November 2016 11:46 AM

    Many years ago Singapore was called a "Fine Country" . Now Sri Lanka can be called a "Fine Ban" country. Cheers!

    Bala Wednesday, 23 November 2016 11:25 AM

    Simple to avoid - the cig co will put out 5 packs or even 2 packs in thin foil. There is a way always to heaven or hell.


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