India becomes a global leader by regulating anti-tobacco warnings on OTT PlatformsThe Union Health Ministry on Wednesday notified new rules for anti-tobacco warnings on OTT platforms. This notification mandates OTT platfo...
31 May, 2023, 12.11 PM IST
Bring strong anti-tobacco law to save youth, ban designated smoking areas: ExpertsAt a webinar held by Tobacco-Free India, a citizens group, they said gaps in the COTPA Act serve as a tacit approval from the authorities t...
05 Aug, 2022, 08.49 PM IST
80 per cent people believe use of cigarettes, bidis is a very serious problem, says surveyAround eighty per cent or more support banning smoking in all public places.
15 Feb, 2021, 04.09 PM IST
- Transport department initiates anti-tobacco campaign in Assam
The Commissionerate of Transport in Assam has issued instructions to all District Transport Officers (DTOs) to strictly enforce anti-tobacc...
25 Jun, 2015, 03.55 PM IST
If caught spitting, pay Rs 1,000, do social workThe 1st time a citizen is caught spitting, he/she will have to pay Rs 1,000 as fine and do social work at a public hospital or a govt offic...
17 Jun, 2015, 10.21 AM IST
More than 5,000 children and adolescents using tobacco daily: Govt.Independent studies conducted in the country suggest that more than 5,000 children and adolescents start using tobacco daily.
13 Mar, 2015, 04.53 PM IST
Delhi's anti-Tobacco law to get more teethSurveys reveal that in Delhi nearly 10.5% adults (16.7% males and 2.8% females) consume smokeless tobacco products.
12 Mar, 2015, 10.03 AM IST
Narendra Modi government shelves anti-tobacco bill“The tobacco growing farmers have requested that without providing a suitable alternative crop they should not be deprived of their livelih...
04 Dec, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
Police plan to turn Kerala capital 'tobacco-free'City Police Commissioner H Venkitesh said major state-run firms & their premises would be declared smoke-free zones & strict vigil would pu...
23 Sep, 2014, 12.43 PM IST
Post tax hike on cigarettes, tougher anti-tobacco law in the offingFrom banning branding on cigarette packets to raising the age limit on tobacco consumption, the government is considering many amendments t...
18 Aug, 2014, 12.04 PM IST
Centre asks states to strictly implement anti-tobacco lawThe Union Health Ministry has directed states to strictly implement the central rules to discourage consumption of cigarette and other toba...
04 Oct, 2013, 11.31 AM IST
- Government to launch fresh campaign against smoking
Government will launch a fresh campaign against tobacco smoking to warn people about the health hazards and the penalties to be faced by vi...
30 Sep, 2013, 10.15 PM IST
ITC shares fall after Australia's anti-tobacco stanceITC fell 3% on fears about regulatory action at home after Australia called on the world to match its tough new anti-tobacco marketing laws.
16 Aug, 2012, 04.15 PM IST
- Law Ministry should resolve row over anti-smoking rules: Ghulam Nabi Azad, Union Health Minister
The Health ministry had wanted one of its representatives in the CBFC, which was contested by Information and Broadcasting ministry.
16 Dec, 2011, 03.45 PM IST
- Goa HC issues notice to Big B for violating Anti-Tobacco Act
The Goa Bench of Mumbai High Court on Monday issued notice to megastar Amitabh Bachchan and others for allegedly violating the Anti-Tobacco...
30 Jun, 2008, 10.22 PM IST
- Ramadoss plans tobacco monitors for classrooms
The Global Youth Tobacco Survey found one in 10 school children consuming tobacco products. Health Ministry now plans to introduce tobacco ...
20 Mar, 2008, 08.22 AM IST
- Tough anti-smoking rules for hospitality industry demanded
An NGO in Panaji says the hospitality industry should be made more responsible to adhere to the Anti-Tobacco Act.
08 Oct, 2007, 12.10 PM IST