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SC refuses to hear plea challenging bill prohibiting E-cigarettes
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 13 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere in a petition challenging the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Bill, 2019.
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Young adults using e-cigarettes and conventional cigarettes at higher risk
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Michigan [USA], Jan 7 (ANI): A new study has found that young adults that use both e-cigarettes and conventional cigarettes are at a higher risk of stroke.
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Union Health Secy seeks action taken report from all states on ban of e-ci
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 5 (ANI): Union Health Secretary Preeti Sudan has asked for an action taken report from all state Chief Secretaries, DGPs and DIGs regarding the number of cases registered, stocks seized and number of traders who have deposited list of e-cigarettes in nearest police sta
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Doctors raise concern that ban on e-cigarettes will increase cancer, lung
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 10 (ANI/NewsVoir): After Parliament passed the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Bill, 2019, doctors have raised concerns about people becoming vulnerable to chronic heart and lung diseases.
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Harsh Vardhan, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury spar in Lok Sabha during debate on b
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 28 (ANI): Health and Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan and Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury sparred in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday during a debate on a bill to ban e-cigarettes with the former saying he expects more dignified behaviour from Chowdhury and the l
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Government's move on e-cigarettes a pre-emptive strike: Dr Harsh Vardhan
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 27 (ANI): The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to prohibit production, import, sale or distribution of electronic cigarettes with Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan saying the Centre had brought the legislation to nip the evil in the bud and preven
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Lok Sabha passes bill to ban e-cigarettes
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 27 (ANI): Lok Sabha on Thursday passed a bill that seeks to prohibit production, manufacture, import, export, transport, sale or distribution of electronic cigarettes.
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Lok Sabha members support bill on e-cigarettes but question wide use of to
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 26 (ANI): Members in Lok Sabha on Tuesday supported a bill that seeks to prohibit production, manufacture, import, export, transport, sale or distribution of electronic cigarettes but said the Centre should also take steps to curb use of cigarettes and other forms of t
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E-cigarettes now can be seized without warrant: MHA
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 20 (ANI): Considering the deleterious impact of e-cigarettes on public health, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) sent a letter to all state police chiefs and chief secretaries informing that sub-inspector level officers and above can search and seize the prohibited items
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Apple pulls down vaping-related apps from App Store: Report
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
California [USA], Nov 15 (ANI): Apple is reportedly removing vaping-related apps from its official App Store amid growing health concerns over e-cigarettes.
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Haryana Police to undertake month-long drive to enforce e-cigarette prohib
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], Nov 10 (ANI): Haryana Police will carry out a month-long drive for enforcement of 'Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Ordinance 2019' starting today, to put a check on availability and usage of e-cigarettes and all other forms of electronic nicotine delivery s
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E-cigarettes found to be harmful for heart, blood vessels
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 7 (ANI): E-cigarettes have long remained in question for their effects on health. Putting forth answers to these questions, a new study has found growing evidence that vaping can harm the heart and blood vessels.
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