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World Heart Day: Tobacco major risk factor for heart diseases, strong law must to check fatalities, say experts

The draft Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act Amendment Bill also proposes banning public designated smoking zones to ensure a…

Updated: September 29, 2022 12:05 IST

UP: Mirzapur admin bans smoking, tobacco use in Vindhyachal Navratri fair

Talking to PTI, the DM said the fair area has been declared smoking and tobacco-free keeping in view the health…

September 28, 2022 16:30 IST

Is there a tech answer for safer smoking—Need for policies to re-jig?

The ban on vapes in India was effectuated on the pretext of protecting the youth from an addictive and potentially…

Updated: September 17, 2022 12:19 IST

From green fields to green chemistry: Converting tobacco’s threat to the planet into an opportunity

For the first time ever, two UN bodies- the WHO and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), have published a list…

May 31, 2022 15:18 IST

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On ‘World No Tobacco Day’, a fact sheet on sin taxes on cigarettes, tobacco products in India

Currently, the government levies GST of 28 per cent, the highest in the tax slab, on cigarette and tobacco products.…

Updated: May 31, 2022 11:48 IST

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FAIFA seeks price parity between cigarettes, other tobacco products

FAIFA said illicit cigarette volumes in India registered a 44 per cent increase in a decade from 19.5 billion sticks…

Updated: February 5, 2022 11:58 IST

Madras HC comes down on sale of tobacco products near educational institutions

Coming down heavily on sale of tobacco products near educational institutions, particularly schools, Madras High Court today directed the Tamil…

June 13, 2016 16:24 IST

CII, FICCI oppose 85% pictorial warning on tobacco products

Expressing concern over larger pictorial warnings on tobacco products, industry bodies CII and FICCI today said it has led to…

May 11, 2016 18:50 IST

Government likely to completely ban FDI in tobacco sector

The ban would eliminate the possibility of indirect flow of overseas funds to the tobacco sector, even through foreign technology…

April 25, 2016 17:11 IST

Industry losing Rs 350 cr per day due to warning on tobacco products: Assocham

Tobacco industry is facing losses of over Rs 350 crore each day as cigarette makers have shut operations due to…

April 12, 2016 21:51 IST

Taxing tobacco products India: A public health virtue

Sarit Kumar Rout, Indian Institute of Public Health Bhubaneswar, PHFI emphasises on the need for tougher tobacco regulations for the…

Updated: April 7, 2016 19:13 IST

New tobacco-based influenza vaccine offers promising alternative to traditional egg-based versions: GlobalData

Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma aims to launch the vaccine in the US for the 2018-19 flu season A new tobacco-based seasonal…

Updated: March 11, 2016 10:44 IST

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Experts laud India’s commitment to tobacco control

Health and development experts in Kerala have applauded the country’s commitment to tobacco control reflected in the first ‘South Asian…

February 6, 2016 12:38 IST

LifeFirst tobacco treatment programme implemented successfully

The programme will catalyse, build capacity for and establish a high quality, proven tobacco treatment service for people from all…

January 29, 2016 17:24 IST

FIP publishes guide to help pharmacists establish tobacco-free communities

The document contains tools that pharmacists can use to assess a person’s nicotine dependence and readiness to stop smoking

December 21, 2015 13:58 IST

ITC shares fall over 6% after panel suggests 40% GST on tobacco products

In the afternoon trade, ITC share price was down 4.68 per cent at Rs 319.90 (at 12.20 pm), followed by…

Updated: December 7, 2015 16:46 IST

Alcohol and tobacco industry likely to pay more in ‘sin taxes’: All you wanted to know in 5 points

The alcohol and tobacco industries will likely pay more taxes towards an additional ‘sin tax’ under the proposed goods and…

Updated: October 26, 2015 11:53 IST

Smoking, tobacco use main reason for cancer in northeastern region: ICMR scientist

High prevalence of smoking and tobacco use are the main cause of cancer in the northeastern region, says ICMR scientist…

Updated: September 22, 2015 09:53 IST

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