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BAT to cut 9,000 jobs globally as the world lights fewer cigarettesBritish American Tobacco is slashing approximately 9,000 jobs globally as part of a major restructuring. This significant workforce reducti...- Karnataka: Chief Minister Shivakumar warns gutkha industry of ban if substances are foundKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has warned the pan masala and gutkha industry of an outright ban if any intoxicating substances are...
- Psychology explains why it might be harder for women to quit smoking than menPsychology of quitting smoking: Breaking the smoking habit proves particularly tough for women within the first 24 hours of quitting, a new...
- ITC bulking up with products rich in protein and fibre: Sanjiv Puri“India is also a protein-deficient market. We already have offerings such as high-protein atta, soya chunks and protein shakes, and we will...
- 2,400,000,000,000: Chinese are smoking nearly half of world's totalChina's cigarette consumption has surged by 39% between 2003 and 2023, contrasting with a global decline. Despite fewer young smokers, low ...
- Big Tech turns to Sesame Street, Girl Scouts to deflect scrutiny over kids' screen timeTech giants Meta and Google funded trusted children's brands to teach responsible tech use. This occurred even as their apps were designed ...
- Experts back OTC access to NRT across all formats and dosages, including 2 mg and 4 mg, as India struggles with a Tobacco quit success rate under 5%The report highlights the significant economic burden of tobacco use, particularly among low-income households, and underscores how reducin...
- Meta faces New Mexico trial that could force changes to Facebook, other platformsA New Mexico trial could force Meta to overhaul its social media platforms. The state accuses Meta of addicting young users and failing to ...
- Anbumani Ramadoss, who banned public smoking during UPA govt, asks PM Modi to bar cigarette sales to those born after 2009PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to enact legislation prohibiting cigarette sales to individuals born af...
- Caught on camera: Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag filmed vaping in dressing roomRajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag was filmed vaping in the team dressing room during a live match broadcast. The incident occurred in th...
- US Stocks: Philip Morris trims annual profit forecast amid nicotine pouch uncertaintyPhilip Morris International cut its annual profit forecast on Wednesday amid regulatory uncertainty over its Zyn nicotine pouches and risin...
- UK lawmakers approve lifetime smoking ban for today's under-18sBritain passes landmark law to create a smoke-free generation by permanently banning cigarette sales to those aged 17 and under and tighten...
- 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...
- Education, health ministries issue advisory on implementing anti-tobacco manualThe Union education and health ministries have issued a joint advisory to states and Union territories, urging the strict implementation of...
- US group 'campaign for tobacco-free kids' placed under PRCCentre placed Campaign For Tobacco-Free Kids under PRC, impacting international donations in India. CFTK partners with Michael Bloomberg to...
- Public health experts pitch for higher taxes on tobacco products to make India tobacco-free in 'Amrit Kaal'Expressing concern that designated smoking zones at airports, hotel and restaurants were a major cause for second hand smoking, the public ...
- 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.
- 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...
- Multi-sectoral policies needed for tobacco-free society: PM Manmohan SinghNoting that use of tobacco imposes serious consequences on economy and society, PM Manmohan Singh said.
- Govt to promote tobacco free villagesWith a view to eradicate the menace of tobacco, root cause of dreaded disease like cancer, the government will promote the success of tobac...
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