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Congress leader Sravan rebukes 2 TRS Ministers for allegedly consuming ban
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Hyderabad, (Telangana) [India], July 16 (ANI): A day after a video of TRS-led Telangana cabinet Ministers Talasani Srinivas Yadav and Gangula Kamalakar allegedly consuming banned tobacco product (gutka) came to light, Congress national spokesperson Dasoju Sravan demanded their ouster from th
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New technique reduces nicotine levels, harmful compounds simultaneously in
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 13 (ANI): North Carolina State University researchers have developed a new technique that can alter plant metabolism. Tested in tobacco plants, the technique showed that it could reduce harmful chemical compounds, including some that are carcinogenic.
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NHRC directs Mizoram Chief Secretary to ensure cancer treatment
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 3 (ANI): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has recently directed the Mizoram Chief Secretary to complete the upgradation of Mizoram State Cancer Institute (MSCI) under the Tobacco Cessation Clinics (TCC) scheme project and work for a new 50-bedded cancer hos
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Andhra Pradesh: Banned tobacco products worth Rs 8 Lakh seized
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 19 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Police seized gutka and other banned tobacco products worth over Rs 8 lakh from a shop near Tallavalasa village in Bheemunipatnam on Friday.
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Hyderabad police apprehend three accused for illegal transport, sale of to
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 12 (ANI): Hyderabad Police on Saturday apprehended three accused for allegedly illegally procuring, transporting and selling noxious tobacco products and seized tobacco worth Rs 71,93,120.
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Quit tobacco easily from day 1 with Energy Stick
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI/SRV Media): Energystick India Ltd. is coming up with their new invention, Energy Stick to make quitting tobacco easier from Day 1. This Energy Stick has a unique blend of 0% Tobacco and Nicotine unlike most of the alternatives that contain either a small amount
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Rights group highlights 'harassment' of Christian family in Pakistan's Pun
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Punjab [Pakistan], June 2 (ANI): The Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has condemned the murder of Arif Masih, a 32-year-old Christian of a village in Toba Tek Singh district in Pakistan's Punjab province.
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WC qualifiers: Bengaluru United's Primus and Carr named in Trinidad and To
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 1 (ANI): FC Bengaluru United's Robert Primus and Daniel Carr on Tuesday were named in Trinidad and Tobago's 28-man squad for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers.
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Public health groups urge GST Council to increase compensation cess on tob
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Panaji (Goa) [India], May 31 (ANI): On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, the public health groups along with doctors have urged the GST Council to increase compensation cess on all tobacco products to generate additional revenue for the government to aid the COVID-19 vaccination drive.
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World No Tobacco Day 2021: Harsh Vardhan leads pledge to keep away from t
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday led the pledge to keep away from Tobacco on the occasion of 'World No Tobacco Day' 2021.
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WHO honours Harsh Vardhan for efforts in tobacco control
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], May 31 (ANI): World Health Organisation (WHO) has awarded Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan with 'WHO Director-General Special Recognition Award' for his accomplishments in the area of tobacco control.
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Smoking is a major risk factor for COPD
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra)/New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI/Business Wire India): Tobacco use is one of the major risk factors for multiple chronic diseases, including lung disease. In India, use of tobacco accounts for approx. 1.35 million deaths every year and is one of the major causes of death a
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