Drugs cause ruin, liquor banned in 19 religious towns of MP: CM Mohan Yadav after launch of nationwide driveMadhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav highlighted substance abuse as a root cause of social ruin. His government has enforced prohibiti...
02 Aug, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
Insurance stocks surge up to 5% as Govt to consider GST cut on health and term insurance premiumsInsurance company stocks experienced a surge following the anticipation of a significant GST rate cut on health and term insurance, a long-...
18 Aug, 2025, 09.32 AM IST
World No Tobacco Day 2025: History, themes, quotes, and slogans to share on WhatsApp, InstagramMark your calendars for May 31st, World No Tobacco Day! Established by the World Health Organization in 1987, this day shines a spotlight o...
31 May, 2025, 08.49 AM IST
After you quit smoking, here is what happens to your body from Day 1 to Year 15, says WHOQuitting smoking offers immediate and long-term health advantages. It reduces the risk of many diseases and enhances life expectancy. Impro...
05 Jan, 2025, 08.46 PM IST
PMI’s Science-Led shift: Dr. Moira Gilchrist argues for Tobacco Harm Reduction at Technovation 202414 Nov, 2024, 08.40 PM IST
Cancers in head and neck rising, account for 26% cases in India: StudyA recent study conducted by the Cancer Mukt Bharat Foundation revealed that around 26% of cancer patients in India have tumors in the head ...
27 Jul, 2024, 02.43 PM IST
New Zealand passes world's first law to ban smoking for future generationNew Zealand became the world's first country to ban smoking for future generations. The bill was passed in parliament on Tuesday.
13 Dec, 2022, 09.56 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
Adopt a healthy diet on World No Tobacco Day 2022Quitting smoking is not easy but extremely necessary. Smoking causes several life-threatening diseases, including cancer and heart failure....
30 May, 2022, 08.03 PM IST
How will New Zealand's lifetime ban on cigarette sales work?New Zealand plans to make it illegal to sell cigarettes to anyone aged 14 and under from 2027.
09 Dec, 2021, 12.36 PM IST
Tobacco Harm Reduction - A Missed Public Health Opportunity for India23 Aug, 2021, 03.55 PM IST
Centre mulls divesting stake in ITC to meet selloff targetDiscussions have started on selling stakes in ITC, said government officials aware of the development. All options including bulk sales on ...
21 Jul, 2021, 09.56 AM IST
State insurers need not pare investments in tobacco companies like ITCLast month, 7 persons had filed a PIL in the Bombay HC against IRDAI, and five state-run insurance companies for investing in tobacco compa...
10 May, 2017, 02.04 AM IST
Higher tobacco taxes can save 35-45 billion lives in South Asia: StudyIt stated that annual increase in tobacco tax has mostly been below the rate of inflation and income growth, thus cigarettes remain afforda...
11 Apr, 2017, 11.19 PM IST
Reliance Life launches 'Online Term'Private insurer Reliance Life Insurance Company (RLIC) launched 'Online Term', an online life cover plan at an affordable premium.
21 Apr, 2014, 05.35 PM IST
The tobacco industry peddles lies: Jeffrey S WigandThis anti-tobacco crusader who hates to be called whistle-blower says he got death threats as late as last year from Big Tobacco.
10 Sep, 2013, 05.56 AM IST
- Tobacco cos get ready for life after 'no-smoking' ban
Indian tobacco companies are getting ready for a life after the no-smoking ban that comes into effect from Oct 2. HRgiri: India Inc adopts ...
02 Oct, 2008, 06.59 AM IST