Unveiling the contents of vapes: A cloud of uncertainty with potential hazardsThe constituents of e-cigarettes, disposable vapes or e-liquids are difficult to discern due to inadequate labeling, ingredient alterations...
11 Aug, 2023, 11.57 AM IST
Why passive vaping can be a health scare for the smoker and those around himThe lung defenses of smokers, vapers, and bystanders are overwhelmed by repeated exposure.
27 Feb, 2023, 08.36 AM IST
Solving for India’s smoking addiction; saving precious lives28 Nov, 2022, 05.50 PM IST
Indian consumer laws should evolve to allow more choice for consumers29 Dec, 2020, 04.12 PM IST
Confiscation at airports, e-cigarette users cry foul, says law allows personal useDespite the new e-cigarette prohibition law excluding personal use, e-cigarette users are reporting seizures of their devices at airports a...
21 Jan, 2020, 08.22 PM IST
UK health policy body says e-cigarettes less harmful: Trade representatives' letter to Harsh VardhanThe Union Health Ministry has put the draft of a bill, that will replace an ordinance issued in September to ban e-cigarettes, in public do...
05 Nov, 2019, 04.39 PM IST
Of smoke and mirrors: Will vaping ban stop millennials from lighting up?First-time offenders will get a year’s imprisonment or a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh or both.
22 Sep, 2019, 10.30 AM IST
Godfrey Phillips, ITC fall up to 3% after rallying in previous tradeDuring the session, Godfrey Phillips and ITC fell up to 3.5 per cent and 1.43 per cent respectively.
19 Sep, 2019, 05.23 PM IST
Govt issues ordinance to ban e-cigarettesFirst time violators will face a jail term of up to one year and a fine of Rs 1 lakh. For subsequent offences, a jail term of up to three y...
19 Sep, 2019, 01.32 PM IST
India stubs out e-cigarettes over health risksCabinet clears ordinance to ban these devices after several vaping-related deaths; ITC, Godfrey stocks up.
19 Sep, 2019, 06.56 AM IST
Trade bodies, users term ordinance to ban e-cigarettes a draconian moveAssociation of Vapers India (AVI), an organisation representing e-cigarette users, said it is a black day for 11 crore smokers in India who...
18 Sep, 2019, 11.24 PM IST
Cabinet bans e-cigarettes; an ordinance soonFirst-time violators will face a jail term of up to one year and a fine of Rs one lakh.
18 Sep, 2019, 08.17 PM IST
Union Health Ministry's proposal to classify ENDS devices as 'drugs' sent to Attorney GeneralThe Union Health Ministry's proposal pertains to classifying ENDS devices including e-cigarettes as "drugs" under the Drugs and Cosmetics A...
04 Jul, 2019, 06.05 PM IST
E-cigarette lobby group wants Karnataka to lift ban on its useKarnataka’s Health & Family Welfare department had, by a circular on June 15, 2016, said sale, manufacturing and distribution of e-cigarett...
10 May, 2019, 10.47 PM IST
Weed vaping startup Pax raises $20 million from investorsPax, part of a rising tide of marijuana device companies, makes internet-connected vaporizers that allow users to control how high they get...
23 Oct, 2018, 10.05 AM IST
Switching to e-cigarettes not a healthy choice; can damage DNA, up cancer riskIntroduced to the market in 2004, e-cigarettes are often touted as a safer alternative to regular cigarettes.
21 Aug, 2018, 06.01 PM IST
- E-cigs linked to high risk of teen smoking
Washington, Nov 9 (IANS) Teenagers who use e-cigarettes regularly are more likely to become frequent and heavy cigarette smokers, a US stud...
09 Nov, 2016, 06.01 AM IST