After successfully enforcing the ban on use and sale of tobacco products and alcohol within the for about 5 years, Yikhum Village under Wokha district has been recognized and formally declared as ‘Tobacco Free Village’ by the District Tobacco Control Cell (DTCC) under the National Tobacco Control Programme on May 31 on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day at Wokha Town. This was informed through a press note by Yikhum Village Council chairman, Robin Kithan.
“Seriously considering the fatal menace of the use of hazardous elements, the Village council with the mandate of the general public imposed a total ban henceforth,” the note stated. Therefore, anyone found selling/using openly the banned substances including alcohol within the village shall be fined Rs. 1000 (seller) and Rs. 200 (user), along with “stringent punitive” actions.
Monday, May 4, 2026