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Tobacco exports marked a record Rs12,005 crores in FY2024
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Export volumes surged from 218.84 million kg in 2019-20 to 315.51 million kg in 2023-24, bolstered by effective government policies and the Tobacco Board's relentless efforts. India, the second-largest tobacco producer globally, has maintained its dominance in the export market.
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Delhi LG directs appointment of nodal officers to oversee compliance with
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Following his war against drug abuse, launched on December 1, Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena has directed the strict implementation of tobacco-free guidelines in schools and colleges across Delhi. Nodal officers will be appointed in each educational institution to oversee complianc
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"Tobacco khana band karo": Arjun Kapoor to pap at Mumbai airport
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Bollywood star Arjun Kapoor on Saturday afternoon was spotted at the Mumbai airport. This time more than his look it was his candid conversation with paps that caught everyone's attention.
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Nikhil Kumaraswamy urges Centre to ensure fair prices for Karnataka tobacc
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
President of the JD(S) Youth Wing, Nikhil Kumaraswamy, met Union Minister for Commerce and Industries Piyush Goyal in the national capital on Monday to advocate for Karnataka's tobacco farmers. During the meeting, Kumaraswamy presented a representation on their behalf, highlighting the price
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CBIC destroys 49 lakh foreign cigarettes, 73 kgs of drugs under "Special C
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
These goods, valued at approx Rs 460 crores, were seized by the Customs Department for violation of the Customs Act, NDPS Act and the Cigarette and other Tobacco Products Act.
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Assam: Kamrup district issues safety guidelines for Durga Puja celebration
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Ahead of the Durga Puja celebrations in Guwahati, the Kamrup (Metro) district administration has issued an advisory to the puja celebration committees, including installation of CCTV cameras, declaring "No Tobacco, No Alcohol Zones," etc.
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TTD denies charges on presence of tobacco pouch in Laddu Prasadam
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) on Tuesday clarified that the rumour about the presence of a tobacco pouch in the sacred Laddu Prasadam is "untrue."
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AIIMS Delhi to open Tobacco Cessation Clinic today
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
AIIMS New Delhi is set to open a new Collaborative Team-Based "Tobacco Cessation Clinic (TCC)" at the New RAK OPD as part of the comprehensive "TOBACCO FREE AIIMS", according to a press release.
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'Azaadi Chuno' a Special Video Campaign by Smotect on Independence Day
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 14: Smotect, a leading D2C wellness company dedicated to helping individuals overcome tobacco addiction through innovative, nicotine-free solutions, has launched its new video campaign this Independence Day with an impactful message: 'Tambaku Chodo aur Azaadi Chuno'
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Students of Dream Bells School Lead Inspiring Campaign Against Tobacco
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 5: In a heartening display of social responsibility, students from Dream Bells School in Jamia Nagar, New Delhi, recently took to the streets with a powerful message against tobacco use. The initiative, marked by a compelling street play and a spirited rally, highli
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Union Health Ministry urges BCCI, SAI to take steps to prevent surrogate a
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The ministry sent letters to top sports bodies addressing the risk of disease due to these harmful substances and urged them to take various steps to control its surrogate advertising of such products. The ministry also expressed disappointment with some sportspersons indulging in advertisin
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Health, child rights experts warn against use of e-cigarettes, vapes
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Health and child rights experts raised concern over the promotion of e-cigarettes and vapes as a safe alternative to smoking and healthier alternatives to traditional tobacco products.
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