Progress in reducing tobacco use is a key indicator for measuring countries’ efforts to implement the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control – target 3.a under the Sustainable Development Goals agenda. Countries have adopted this indicator to report progress also towards the tobacco reduction target under the Global Action Plan …
INDORE: The Indore district administration on Friday enforced a two-month ban on hookah bars and sheesha lounges to check alleged activities. Ban will remain in force till November 27. Additional district magistrate Alok Singh issued a prohibitory order under section 144 of IPC with immediate effect in entire revenue limits …
SILCHAR : The consumption of tobacco and its related products are one of the causes of the dreaded disease cancer and the best way to keep oneself away from its spectre is to avoid the bad habit, pointed out Dr Ravi Kannan, eminent onco-surgeon and director of Cachar Cancer Hospital …
In comparison to the national percentage, Tamil Nadu has fewer people using tobacco products, according to the Global Adult Tobacco Survey India 2009-2010. In Tamil Nadu, 24 per cent of men, and 8.4 per cent women use tobacco in some form or the other, in comparison to 47.9 per cent …
SHILLONG: Despite the government initiating several measures to curb the menace of tobacco and other allied products, the tobacco consumption is increasing every year in the State. “The scenario in Shillong is very bad as far as tobacco consumption is concerned and as per reports Meghalaya is ranked third among …
Voters in Switzerland have rejected a total ban on smoking in enclosed public places at a referendum. Although Geneva voted slightly in favour, results from the country's other 25 cantons showed a majority of voters rejected a full ban. Hotels, restaurants and bars are allowed rooms for smokers but critics …
PANJIM: Staff of health department will be trained to implement the Control of Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), whose provisions ban smoking in public places, as part of measures to effectively implement the Act in Goa. The move suggested during a brainstorming session of a workshop on ‘Tobacco Control and the …
LUCKNOW: With as many as 13 states in the country imposing a ban on the sale of gutka and paan masala, the Allahabad High Court has questioned "the sincerity and commitment of the UP government to care for the health of its citizens" by restricting the use of "gutka" and …
LUCKNOW: The Allahabad High Court has ordered the UP government to restrain manufacturing, sale and distribution of 'gutka' in the state and inform the court after 14 days steps taken to implement the order. The order is also applicable to any other food product containing tobacco as an ingredient. Fixing …
With a number states deciding to ban use and sale of gutka, the Union health ministry has urged the Uttar Pradesh (UP) government to follow its counterparts in rest of the country in banning sale of such products in the state. So far, states of Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Bihar, Rajasthan, …
New Delhi: For Sunder Lal, a 32-year-old auto driver who consumes 10-15 packets of gutka every day, the ban has come as a shocker. He says it is hard to kick the habit and he may have to fall back on products sold by black marketeers for a higher price. …
A city-based advocate has sought a Madras High Court direction to the State government to prohibit the manufacture and sale of tobacco and nicotine consumable products, including pan masala and gutka, in the interest of public health. In the public interest litigation, P.T.Geotom of George Town said tobacco was used …
The ban would bring with it several qualitative changes in the health, economic spending and the environment A comprehensive ban on sale, stocking, production and distribution of gutka in Gujarat will come into effect from tomorrow on September 12. The announcement of the ban was made by Gujarat Chief Minister …
Notification banning manufacture, sale, transportation & storage to be issued today The Delhi Government has decided to impose a complete ban on manufacture, sale, display, transportation and storage of gutka and other related products in the city. Health Minister A. K. Walia said on Monday that the decision was taken …
New Delhi: Putting health over revenue, the Delhi government on Monday announced a ban on all gutka products in the capital. The ban, which includes sale, manufacture, distribution, transportation, display and storage of these products, is expected to take effect in a day or two. The ban will cover pan …
Ahmedabad: A comprehensive ban on production and sale of gutka will come into effect in Gujarat on Tuesday, as per the notification issued by the state government. Chief minister Narendra Modi, during his Independence Day address, had announced complete ban on gutka from September 11. However, there is a catch …
This is the State’s second attempt to ban the carcinogenic substance Tamil Nadu is considering a proposal to ban gutka and pan masala throughout the State. This is the State’s second attempt to ban the carcinogenic substance. The State Tobacco Control Cell has submitted the proposal, and it is being …
The Union government on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that it would soon come out with a gazette notification allowing the film industry to incorporate smoking scenes with statutory warnings alongside. The new rules advise filmmakers to give a 20-second antismoking message as approved by the Health Ministry — with …
New Delhi: It is often viewed as a healthier alternative to a ‘real’ smoke. But electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have now been found to be as harmful for your lungs. A new study, presented at the European Respiratory Society’s annual Congress on Sunday, showed that the e-cigarette that claims to offer …
NewDelhi:The Delhi government is set to ban sale, manufacturing, distribution and storage of all gutka products in the city by next week. After giving a verbal undertaking to the Delhi high court last week, the government on Monday cleared the file pertaining to the ban and sent it to the …
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