NATA contributes for alcohol, tobacco consumption decrease

Dulshani GUNAWARDENA

The National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) has contributed much for the decrease in the country's alcohol and tobacco consumption. This has led to even death threats becoming a common incidence to members of the organization, said Director Professor Carlo Fonseka.

He was speaking at the unveiling of a billboard to enlighten the public on the dangers of smoking, in Kiribathgoda on Tuesday.

NATA coordinator Dr. Prassanna Cooray received a death threat on Monday warning him to halt NATA's activities at the cost of his life. Police are investigating the incident.

A series of activities promoting the anti smoking movement was also carried out simultaneously. The board was unveiled in the presence of Dr. Carlo Fonseka and Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera.