The recent decision by Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) to ban the sale, storage, and consumption of tobacco products within its jurisdiction has stirred both praise and concern among the public.

KATHMANDU, Dec 4: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is set to enforce a ban on the sale and consumption of tobacco products in public places within the metropolis, starting from December 13, in accordance with the Municipal Public Health Act, 2080, and the Tobacco Products Control and Regulation Act, 2068.

KATHMANDU, Nov 29: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is to completely ban the sale of tobacco products in all its 32 wards from December 13, 2023.

BIRATNAGAR, July 18: Biratnagar Metropolitan City has banned the sale and use of tobacco products from July 17 within the metropolitan area. According to the decision of the city council, the sale of all tobacco products has been banned from July 17. The metropolis, which had previously banned selling tobacco products in public areas, has now also banned its use.

KATHMANDU, July 14: National Assembly member Devendra Dahal has said that 80 percent of the tax received from tobacco products should be spent on cancer hospitals.

KATHMANDU, May 12: The Ministry of Health and Population has prepared to increase the tax on tobacco products.

KATHMANDU, Sept 28: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has banned the consumption of tobacco products at public places within the metropolis since September 17, but the decree has not been fully abided by the general public.

KATHMANDU, Sept 17: People are not allowed to consume tobacco products in the public areas of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) effective from today. The metropolis has already issued a public notice stating that the consumption of tobacco products is prohibited in public places from September 17.

KATHMANDU, Nov 24: Minister for Health and Population Birodh Khatiwada has said that appropriate measures would be taken to control and regulate the use of tobacco products.