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TOBACCO HEALTH RISKS
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...
Shopify to ban vapes as US authorities crack down on illegal e-cigarettes industryShopify is poised to ban all vape sales from its platform this week, responding to pressure from U.S. state attorneys general. This move ta...
Staggering amounts of fentanyl hit US streets as the DEA watched and took no action, records showDEA agents in New Mexico allegedly allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills onto streets between 2023-2025, prioritizing larger case...
These 7 private and public banking stocks have an upside of up to 26% in one year, according to analystsWhen it comes to banking, remember this: PSU and private banks have different kinds of loan books; at the end of the day, however, both ope...
Tobacco-based mouth fresheners banned in Leh to protect school childrenLeh district authorities have banned the sale and distribution of mouth fresheners containing tobacco. The order aims to protect school-goi...
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsThe latest escalation in the US-Iran war means that crude oil price is back as a risk for India. Although we are in a market already strugg...
On their toes: Brands step up anti-counterfeit drive as fake products flood marketsCompanies are fighting a rising tide of fake goods. Brands from toothpaste to cigarettes are changing packaging and tightening checks. Coun...
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...
EAC-PM working paper calls for curbs on tobacco consumption; says it poses serious implications for public healthTobacco consumption and spending have increased sharply in both rural and urban India between 2011-12 and 2023-24, raising concerns for pub...
Odisha imposes complete ban on all chewable tobacco, nicotine productsOdisha has implemented a comprehensive ban on all tobacco and nicotine products, including chewable and non-chewable varieties, regardless ...
Health experts alarmed by GST cut on beedis, demand uniform taxationHealth experts have criticised the government’s move to cut GST on beedis from 28% to 18% while keeping other tobacco products at 40%. They...
Hookah bars and their sale banned in Karnataka. Here's whyThe state government of Karnataka has imposed a ban on hookah bars, including the sale and promotion of hookah and its related ingredients....
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World No Tobacco Day: How cigarettes, bidis & hookahs affect the bodyTobacco contains many chemical substances such as nicotine, carbon monoxide and tar and potential carcinogen.
Health Minister Harsh Vardhan appeals all states, UTs to ban sale of tobacco products, spitting in publicIn a letter to all state health ministers, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said smokeless tobacco users have a tendency to spit in public pla...
28 states, UTs ban smokeless tobacco products, spitting due to coronavirusPublic health experts have welcomed the move by the central government to ban the use of tobacco products and spitting in public places to ...
Reports say tobacco use a major risk factor for cancers: JP NaddaNearly half of the cancers affecting men and one-fourth among women are related to tobacco as per a report, the Rajya Sabha was informed to...
'Public policies are subsidising ill-health', says new bookThe book "exposes" how wrong government policies are actually subsidising ill-health, particularly risk factors of heart disease.
Sale of tobacco products in army canteens should be stopped: Harsh VardhanIn a letter to Arun Jaitley, Vardhan also suggested that all defence establishments including naval ships should be declared 'No Smoking' z...