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Govt approves sale of excess FCV tobacco by registered growers in Andhra
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The decision has been taken due to "Michaung" cyclonic rains during the period 3rd to 5th December, 2023 that resulted in an additional expenditure incurred by farmers towards replantation/gap filling in the main field.
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Government won't liberalise FDI in tobacco sector: Piyush Goyal
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
In 2020, a parliamentary panel on Ministry of Commerce and Industry had recommended to explore prospects for permitting regulated Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the tobacco sector and establishing export-only tobacco farms to boost tobacco export.
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"PM Modi sensitive towards farmers' demand": Piyush Goyal
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The government of India will make all efforts to waive the penalty on excess tobacco produced by the tobacco farmers, highlighted Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal during a meeting with Farmers and traders of tobacco in Hyderabad on Saturday.
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Mumbai customs seizes massive quantity of contraband worth over 10 crore
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
"On 25.06.2024, Airport Commissionerate, Mumbai Customs Zone III carried out destruction of 10,000 kgs of confiscated/seized cigarettes ( 74 lakh sticks approx), e-cigarettes & Tobacco/Gutkha, valued at Rs. 10.60 crore at facility of Mumbai Waste Management Limited, Taloja," Mumbai custo
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WHO calls on member countries to eliminate illicit trade in Tobacco, contr
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The World Health Organisation has called on the member nations in the Southeast Asia region to recognise that alcohol and tobacco in any form, whether legal or illicit, are harmful to one's health, and thus decisive actions must be taken to stop the illicit trade in tobacco products and to t
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Air pollution accounted for 8.1 million deaths globally in 2021: Report
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Air pollution is the second-leading risk factor for death globally, putting it ahead of tobacco and poor diet, according to the fifth edition of the State of Global Air (SoGA) report.
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US: Republicans block Democrats bill to ban bump stocks after Supreme Cour
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
A Republican senator blocked a Democratic-led attempt to pass legislation Tuesday that would have restored a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, a device attached to a semi-automatic firearm enabling it to fire bullets more rapidly, after last week's Supreme Court decision striking down the ban
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Union Minister JP Nadda discusses 100-day action plan for MoHFW
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The 100-day plan includes the launch of the National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX), a special drive against 'tobacco' use, especially among young and adolescents, a national campaign against NCDs (Non-communicable diseases), and the deployment of Arogya Maitri Disaster Management Cube-BHI
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Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospitals Hosts Cyclothon to Commemorate No Tobacco
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 12: Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital recently organized a Cyclothon to observe "World No Tobacco Day." The event aimed to support public health and raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use.
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With Andhra under NDA governance, chances of bringing natural gas under GS
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
After taking charge of Petroleum Ministry for the second term, minister Hardeep Singh Puri said he will work to bring natural gas under Goods and Services Tax (GST). Currently, all petroleum products, alcohol and tobacco are out of the ambit of GST.
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Empowering a Tobacco-Free Generation: Fame Finders Media's 2024 Campaign
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 1: In recognition of World No Tobacco Day 2024, Fame Finders Media is spearheading a campaign to raise awareness about the harmful and deadly effects of tobacco use. Committed to promoting an active and healthy lifestyle, Fame Finders Media has provided a platform for
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"Tobacco industry has blood on its hands," says WHO representative on Worl
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The tobacco industry has blood on its hands and it targets young people, WHO representative to India Roderico H Ofrin said on Friday.
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