Tobacco

How To Make Street-Style Meetha Paan At Home In Just 5 Mins

Thursday June 4, 2020

Paan recipe: Make this sweet paan without tobacco for your family for a perfect after-dinner treat. This paan can be made in just 5 minutes, provided you have all the ingredients ready.

World No Tobacco Day 2020 Aims To Protect Youth From Tobacco Use; Know Theme, Significance And More

Health | Sunday May 31, 2020

World No Tobacco Day 2020: the World Health Organisation focuses on protecting youth from industry manipulation and preventing them from tobacco and nicotine use. Know more about theme, significance of this day.

COVID-19: Karnataka Bans Spitting Of Tobacco In Public Places

India News | ANI | Saturday May 30, 2020

Karnataka government has issued an order to ban spitting of tobacco in public places.

Spitting, Smoking In Public Now Punishable Offences In Maharashtra

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 30, 2020

The Maharashtra government has made spitting, smoking and consumption of tobacco products in public punishable offences in the state, which has reported the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the country so far.

Coronavirus Outbreak: 28 States, Union Territories Ban Smokeless Tobacco Products, Spitting

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday May 10, 2020

Over 25 states and union territories, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Assam and Delhi, have banned the use of smokeless tobacco products and spitting in public places in view of COVID-19, official sources in the Union health ministry said.

Coronavirus: Noida Imposes Up To Rs 1,000 Fine For Spitting In Public Places

Noida News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 5, 2020

To contain the spread of coronavirus, spitting saliva, gutka or tobacco in public places in Noida has been prohibited and violation of this can attract a penalty of Rs 500 for first time offenders and Rs 1,000 for repeat offenders, according to a new order.

Health Ministry Notifies New, Enhanced Health Warnings For Tobacco Products

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 5, 2020

The Union Health Ministry on Monday notified new sets of enhanced health warnings to be printed on packets of all tobacco products.

Coronavirus: Rajasthan Bans Spitting Pan, Tobacco In Public Places

India News | ANI | Saturday April 11, 2020

Spitting pan and chewed tobacco was banned in Rajasthan on Friday, in an attempt to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Don't Consume Or Spit Tobacco Products, Says Top Medical Body

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday April 4, 2020

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) appealed to the people on Saturday not to consume and spit smokeless tobacco in public places.

Children Prey to Online Ads of Harmful Products, Regulation Needed - UN Study

Reuters | Wednesday February 19, 2020

Children and adolescents are being bombarded with ads on social media promoting harmful products from fast food to tobacco and alcohol, according to a United Nations-backed report on Wednesday that called for regulation.

UN Report Flags Threat To Children From Climate Change. How India Fares

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday February 19, 2020

The health and future of every child and adolescent worldwide is under immediate threat from ecological degradation, climate change and exploitative marketing practices that push fast food, sugary drinks, alcohol and tobacco at children, said a new report on Wednesday.

Delhi High Court Issues Notice to Centre Seeking Ban On Tobacco Ads

India News | ANI | Monday February 10, 2020

Delhi High Court on Monday issued a notice to the Health Ministry on a public suit seeking directions to concerned authorities to impose a ban over advertising, promotion, and sponsorship of any tobacco product in any form.

High-Fibre Diet Linked To Lower Colon Cancer Risk, Expert Reveals

Somdatta Saha | Tuesday February 4, 2020

Colorectal cancer is the seventh most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in India. Risk factors include sedentary lifestyle, obesity, tobacco use, low fibre diet and alcohol consumption.

World Cancer Day 2020: The Most Common Cancers In India And Why They're On The Rise

Health | Tuesday February 4, 2020

World Cancer Day 2020: Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. The top cancers that affect the Indian population are lung, breast, cervical and colorectal cancer.

ITC Declines For Second Consecutive Day On Hike In Excise Duty

Business | Edited by Peter Noronha | Monday February 3, 2020

"As a revenue measure, I propose to raise excise duty, by way of National Calamity Contingent Duty on Cigarettes and other tobacco products. However, no change is being made in the duty rates of bidis," the Finance Minister had said in her Budget speech.