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World No-Tobacco Day

31 May 2023

No-Tobacco Day: How Tobacco Can Affect Your Lungs? 7 Ways To Quit Smoking

World No-Tobacco Day is observed on May 31 Smoking increases the risk of respiratory infections, asthma, and other respiratory conditions Expert explains daily practices to quit smoking

05 May 2023

Trying To Kick The Butt? Here Are 7 Ways To Quit Smoking

Quitting smoking can be a challenging and difficult process for many individuals. But if there’s a will, there’s a way. There are several ways to quit smoking that have been proven to be effective, from taking therapy to staying hydrated; Check 7 ways to quit smoking.

Department of Revenue Intelligence

05 Dec 2022

DRI expresses concern over increased cigarette smuggling, warns smokers

DRI said the smuggled cigarettes are, on an average, 50 per cent cheaper in the Indian market. During 2021-22, 11 crore sticks valued at Rs 93 crore were seized by DRI officers. While 47 per cent of this originated from Myanmar, 22 per cent came from the UAE and 31 per cent from others.

13 Oct 2022

Survey: Most youngsters prefer menthol cigarettes over regular cigarettes

According to a study conducted by the City University of New York and the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, menthol consumption has increased over the past ten years among adult smokers in the United States. Adult smokers who are younger, from racial/ethnic minority groups, and with mental health issues are substantially more likely to use menthol. The journal Nicotine and Tobacco Research publishes the findings.

29 Jul 2022

Cigarette, tobacco packs to come with NEW warnings from THIS date

The modified regulations will be in place from December 1, 2022. According to the government, anyone involved directly or indirectly in the manufacture, production, supply, import, or distribution of cigarettes or any other tobacco products must make sure that every box of tobacco goods bears the required health warnings.

09 Dec 2021

New Zealand's plan to end smoking: A lifetime ban for youth

the plan sets a goal of having fewer than 5% of New Zealanders smoking by 2025. The plan will allow sale of tobacco products with very low nicotine levels. The changes would be brought in over time to help retailers adjust.

18 Nov 2021

Indians among most reluctant people to quit smoking, finds study

India is among countries with lowest quit rate for smoking Tobacco prevalence in India is three times higher among men than women

06 Feb 2021

Foreign cigarettes worth Rs 20 lakh seized by DRI in Bhopal

DRI seized more than one lakh smuggled foreign-brands cigarettes sticks worth Rs 20 lakh. The cigarettes were smuggled into India and arrived in Bhopal via Delhi. These were sold at the local pan shops to the trusted customers only.

05 Nov 2019

Cardi B warns little girls not to smoke to look cool

One of the images showed the teenager Cardi lighting up a cigarette while holding a bag.

08 Aug 2019

Deaths due to air pollution highest in Rajasthan: Experts

Pointing to measures to curb the pollution, Jaipur Mayor Vishnu Lata said, "We have decided to plant 50,000 trees and run electric buses in the city to arrest the rising level of pollution.

01 Aug 2019

Most cancers can be cured if detected early: Minister

Members suggested raising tax on tobacco items, ensuring affordable treatment and setting up early detection centres at districts to battle cancer which they said had emerged as a major killer in the country.

28 Mar 2018

Smoking marijuana may lead non-smokers to cigarettes

According to the researchers, cannabis use is associated with an increased initiation of cigarette smoking among non-cigarette smokers.

08 Jan 2018

Which is worse – E-cigarettes or conventional cigarettes?

According to the recently published study, people who have been wanting to quit cigarettes can also switch to ENDS which is gradually much lesser harmful.

23 Nov 2017

Cigars as harmful as cigarettes, says study

Researchers find that the level of nicotine found in small cigar smoke is similar to or greater than cigarette smoke.

02 Nov 2017

Women find it harder to quit smoking, study explains why

The researchers set up a 13-week experiment during which they administered nicotine-infused water to mice.

22 Oct 2017

Vapes, e-cigarettes as bad as cigarettes: Study

New research challenges the concept that switching to e-cigarettes is a healthier alternative.

12 Sep 2017

Tobacco rules must not discriminate against cigarettes: ITC

ITC has said tobacco regulation should not be discriminatory to the cigarette industry, while asserting that the FMCG major has no plans to exit the segment despite its ongoing diversification.

03 Sep 2017

E-cigarette ban: Experts warn of harmful consequences for smokers – Read

Some states in India, including Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Punjab, Maharashtra and Kerala, have prohibited sales of e-cigarettes, while tobacco cigarettes remain legal.

17 Aug 2017

E- cigarettes can help you kick the butt – Read

The findings revealed that the probability of quitting cigarettes was three times higher among daily e-cigarette users compared to those who never tried e-cigarettes.

17 Jul 2017

GST Council hikes cess on cigarette to offset makers' windfall

The GST Council on Monday hiked cess on cigarettes to take away the "windfall" manufacturers were reaping due to an anomaly that crept in after the GST rate fixation, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Monday.

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