OSAKA -- Prior to World No-Smoking Day on Monday, a citizens' group here will open a one-day telephone hotline Saturday for people troubled by tobacco smoke.

The antismoking group Tabakoresu will field complaints concerning tobacco smoke between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Faxes and e-mail will also be accepted.

Based on the complaints and requests, the group plans to urge the government, businesses and other organizations to take measures to improve the current situation.

The telephone number is (06) 6765-5024, fax number (06) 6765-5020 and e-mail [email protected]