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tobacco product news

Suniel Shetty reveals rejecting 40 cr tobacco ad: 'No one dares to approach me’

Suniel Shetty reveals rejecting tobacco ad.
Updated on Jan 24, 2026 10:10 am IST

Maldives just declared war on smoking: Here’s what it means for travellers

Planning a trip to the Maldives? You might want to leave your cigarettes at home.
Published on Apr 15, 2025 03:22 pm IST

Kicking the habit: Exploring safer alternatives for tobacco cessation in India

Kicking the habit of smoking: Exploring safer alternatives for tobacco cessation in India
Published on Sept 08, 2024 04:28 pm IST

Coughs to COPD: Warning signs of lung damage, tips to combat tobacco addiction

Coughs to COPD: Recognising warning signs of lung damage and tips to combat tobacco addiction
Published on Jul 18, 2024 05:29 pm IST

Tobacco farmers ask government for inclusion in RoDTEP export promotion scheme

A farmer dries tobacco leaves at a farm on the outskirts of Sanand, near Ahmedabad (AFP)
Published on Jun 30, 2024 08:22 pm IST

Most common cancers in men: 8 lifestyle and fitness tips to reduce risk

Most common cancers in men: 8 lifestyle and fitness tips to reduce risk
Published on Jun 09, 2024 04:56 pm IST

World No-Tobacco Day: Ayurveda expert on tips to get rid of tobacco addiction

No-Tobacco Day is celebrated every year on May 31 to spread awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use and encourage people who are addicted to get rid of the toxic and addictive substance.
Published on May 31, 2024 10:14 am IST

World No-Tobacco Day 2024: Date, history and significance of the day

Anti-Tobacco Day 2024: Date, history and significance of World No Tobacco Day
Updated on May 31, 2024 10:36 am IST

World No Tobacco Day 2024: Harmful effects of passive smoking on children

World No Tobacco Day 2024: Harmful effects of passive smoking on children and fetal health
Published on May 30, 2024 03:22 pm IST

5 vital tips to prevent oral cancer and signs to watch out for

5 vital tips to prevent oral cancer and signs to watch out for
Published on May 15, 2024 12:28 pm IST

Passive smoking exposure nearly doubles stroke risk, says new study

Passive smoking exposure nearly doubles stroke risk, says new study
Published on Mar 16, 2024 04:04 pm IST

No Smoking Day 2024: Date, history, significance, 10 tips to quit smoking

No Smoking Day 2024: Date, history, significance, 10 tips to quit smoking
Updated on Mar 13, 2024 10:18 am IST

Can restoring gut health through diet reduce cancer risk, prevent tumorigenesis?

Can restoring gut health through diet, reduce cancer risk, prevent tumour? Know gut microbiome potential in cancer care
Published on Mar 04, 2024 08:42 am IST

Beyond smoking: Understanding and treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Beyond smoking: Understanding and treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Published on Jan 27, 2024 07:45 pm IST

Tobacco consumption increases the risk of head and neck cancers in youngsters

Tobacco consumption increases the risk of head and neck cancers in youngsters
Published on Aug 26, 2023 03:19 pm IST

World No-Tobacco Day 2022: How to quit smoking? Spiritual gurus answer

World No-Tobacco Day 2022: How to quit smoking? Spiritual gurus answer 
Updated on May 27, 2022 03:59 pm IST

Karnataka govt bans spitting tobacco products at public places

The order also said chewing and spitting tobacco products was an offence under section 4(2)A of the Karnataka Epidemic Ordinance-2020.
Published on May 30, 2020 01:22 pm IST

Covid-19: Liquor, paan shop owners gear up for contactless sales

Liquor and paan shops inside malls or marketplaces are not allowed to operate yet. Neither are such stores in containment zones.
Updated on May 03, 2020 05:51 am IST

States issue guidelines for extended lockdown

The Centre on Friday extended the lockdown till May 17 , but allowed almost all activities, except opening of malls, educational institutions, restaurants and hotels, running of public transport , inter-state travel and social, political and religious gatherings, in about 370 green districts.
Updated on May 03, 2020 01:45 am IST

‘Turning point’ as number of male smokers drops: WHO

In a new report, the UN health a gency hailed the beginning decline as a powerful indication that anti-smoking campaigns around the globe had begun to pay off.
Updated on Dec 19, 2019 03:36 pm IST

Health ministry releases new set of health warnings for tobacco packs

The toll free Tobacco Quit-line Service provides counseling and strategies for quitting tobacco use. (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 21, 2019 11:35 pm IST

A tale of two budgets by women, 50 years apart

Updated on Jul 07, 2019 09:49 am IST

Herbal Hookah banned or not? Bombay high court wants state to clarify

Abdi’s counsel, advocate Sujay Kantawala pointed out that herbal hookah does not contain any tobacco product and the nicotine-free product contains harmless elements like glycerine and sugar.
Updated on Jun 06, 2019 02:57 am IST

Jeweller’s arrest leads to robbers in 1kg gold heist

The arrest of a small-time goldsmith in a petty theft case in Dadri lead the Noida Police to a breakthrough in a loot case in which 1kg gold was stolen.
Published on May 29, 2019 12:15 pm IST

1 in 5 Mumbai’s BEST drivers, conductors have pre-cancer oral damage: Study

BEST officials said more than 15,000 employees were counselled to quit using tobacco products, and at least 5,000 of them have quit since.
Updated on May 06, 2019 01:02 am IST

Delhi HC stay on ban on e-cigarettes may be challenged

E-cigarettes do not burn or use tobacco leaves, but instead vaporise a solution a user then inhales.
Updated on Mar 31, 2019 11:19 pm IST

Tobacco ads, shops common near schools, colleges: Survey

A shop selling tobacco products in Dhanbad.
Updated on Jan 17, 2019 07:01 am IST

How safe are e-cigarettes? Where’s what science says

Supporters say the nicotine vapour in e-cigarettes is less harmful than conventional tobacco and helps in smoking cessation, while critics ask a ban because of its potential for misuse as a gateway device to nicotine addiction and smoking.
Updated on Sept 02, 2018 09:54 am IST

Flavoured hookahs are not safer than cigarettes, can lead to heart attack and stroke

Smoking hookah for 30 minutes resulted in the development of cardiovascular risk factors similar to that of cigarette smoking.
Updated on Aug 05, 2018 03:56 pm IST