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        Govt likely to increase cigarette prices
New Delhi, June 21 (IBNS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government might increase cigarette prices in the coming days.
According to reports, the Union Health Ministry has recommended a Rs 3.5 hike per stick for all types of cigarettes.
	The decision is likely to be announced during presentation of the General Budget in July.
  
          
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