Kathmandu Bans Smoking in Public Places from Sep 17th

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Kathmandu has banned the consumption of tobacco products in public places starting from September 17th.

According to the Tobacco Product (Control and Regulation) Act of Nepal in 2011, smoking or consumption of tobacco is prohibited in public places for everyone.

This ban will cover cigarettes, bidis, and cigars as well as smokeless products such as chewing tobacco and gutka.

Violators of the rules will face a fine of up to 100 Nepalese rupees (0.78 US dollars) and will be expelled from the premises.

The city has defined public places as government offices, educational institutions, libraries, health clinics, airports, nursing homes, orphanages, public restrooms, cinemas, theaters, restaurants, and factories.

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