Despite the stiff opposition of the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA), a new locally manufactured cinnamon cigarette was launched in Sri Lanka yesterday (17).
The product is strongly backed by the ministry of Industries, led by Wimal Weerawansa.
The “Lion Heart” cigarette, which is said to consist of other ayurvedic components, is manufactured by Samantha Punchihewa.
Speaking at the event, minister Weerawansa said that the new cinnamon-based cigarette will help people addicted to other harmful cigarettes shift to a healthier product.
Although many State Institutions backed by other Companies are attempting to prevent the success of this new venture, he as the minister of Industries, would support and help promote the new cigarette launched by the local company, the minister said.
(Mirror)