Tobacco Items Banned
Khundrakpam takes initiative: Imphal, Dec 13: A public meeting held at Haraorou Community Hall on Thursday resolved to impose ban on selling and consumption of tobacco products like Zarda, Khaini, Talab, etc. in any part of Khundrakpam Assembly constituency with immediate effect. The meeting attended by representatives of Meira Paibis, clubs, other social organisations and transporters’ societies of Haraorou, Pangei, Waiton, Nepali Basti Khundrakpam, Tangkham, Taorem, Khuningthek, Sarouthel, Ngairangbam, Morok Ingkhol, Yumnam Khunou, Sambei, Chigkhu, Sinam Kom, Sinam, Ishikha further resolved that all those who defy the ban should themselves be held responsible for any eventuality. After the end of the meeting, a large quantity of tobacco products surrendered by the traders and shop keepers themselves was set on fire. Meanwhile, a meeting of the Mayang Imphal Bazar Board Committee on Thursday also decided to ban selling of Mithamana, Talab, Khaini, Zarda and other related tobacco produ...