No boarding pass required: Abu Dhabi airport allows entry for non travellers to shop, dineZayed International Airport is offering a unique eight-week opportunity for UAE citizens and residents to explore its terminal without a bo...
22 Apr, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
This Asian country bans smoking for all young people – including touristsThe Maldives has enacted a groundbreaking law banning tobacco sales and use for individuals born after January 1, 2007. This historic measu...
06 Nov, 2025, 02.08 PM IST
Tobacco exports to cross Rs 13,000 cr this yr: OfficialIndia's tobacco exports are set to grow by over 8 per cent and exceed Rs 13,000 crore this year. The Tobacco Board supports farmers through...
01 Jan, 2025, 04.16 PM IST
BCCI faces directive to stop showing tobacco ads during cricket matchesThe Union Health Ministry is set to direct the BCCI to halt hoardings advertising smokeless tobacco at cricket venues, aiming to reduce you...
15 Jul, 2024, 07.48 PM IST
Tobacco: Farmers' body writes to PMO, finance ministry against WHO recommendationIn its representation to the PMO, finance ministry, commerce ministry and the ministry of health and family welfare, FAIFA has made a case ...
31 May, 2023, 04.29 PM IST
Indian tobacco consumption, exports may dip by 20% due to lockdownDue to delay in supplies and also health advisories on COVID-19, there may be muted demand this year. Tobacco Board expects about 20 per ce...
17 Apr, 2020, 04.56 PM IST
LIC has faced objections to tobacco investmentsAn independent board member had raised the issue of LIC investing in a tobacco company in 1997.
15 Apr, 2017, 11.53 AM IST
Delhi government fines institutes for violating tobacco control act, collects Rs 82,000The Delhi government today issued challans to several educational institutions for allegedly not following rules under the Tobacco Control ...
31 Aug, 2015, 08.08 PM IST
Educational institutions in Assam to be tobacco freeAssam Government has issued a notification on May 19 to make all educational institutions in the state tobacco-free by this year.
26 May, 2015, 05.12 PM IST
World Bank exits event funded by tobacco companiesMinister of state for finance Jayant Sinha has also refused to participate in the event. Sinha's name also featured earlier on the website ...
02 May, 2015, 12.27 PM 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
Tobacco exports set to dip by a third in financial year 2015In value terms, tobacco exports including products slipped to Rs 3,032 cr during the seven months from Rs 3,457 cr in the same period last ...
24 Dec, 2014, 11.23 AM IST
Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka tobacco farmers seek non-discrimination, hold ‘Growers’ Day’ in DelhiFCV tobacco is grown in AP & Karnataka. According to the association, farmers of FCV tobacco in these states don’t have any viable alternat...
02 Dec, 2014, 10.44 PM IST
How the economics & politics of tobacco is killing lakhs every yearThe SC has hinted at ‘connivance’ between govt and the tobacco lobby. ITC has made donations to political parties, including Cong and BJP.
18 Aug, 2013, 10.50 AM IST
- More penalty for unauthorised tobacco growers
Tobacco Board has decided to impose more penalty on farmers engaged in unauthorised cultivation of tobacco in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
04 May, 2011, 08.36 PM IST
- Decision on FDI ban in tobacco products likely tomorrow
The government is expected to take a decision on Thursday on the proposal to ban foreign direct investment (FDI) in tobacco products, inclu...
07 Apr, 2010, 08.00 PM IST
- Govt to impose hefty penalty on extra tobacco cultivation
The government will impose a hefty penalty of 15 per cent of sale proceeds if farmers produce more export quality tobacco than the quota al...
21 Oct, 2009, 12.27 PM IST