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Source:-https://tribune.com.pk ISLAMABAD:The federal health ministry has urged the federal finance ministry to clear the Federal Health Levy Bill so that it can be presented in the Parliament. The bill seeks to impose a tax on tobacco and sugary drinks to boost revenue and to prevent the spread of non-communicable diseases caused by the consumption of

Source:- indiatimes.com CHENNAI: Anguished at the easy availability of alcohol and tobacco products to school children in Tamil Nadu, the Madras high court has cautioned, “if the situation is allowed to continue, then Tamil Nadu might become another Punjab.” Justice N Kirubakaran, hearing a writ petition filed by T C Sharath who sought action against