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Karnataka govt sets age limit for sale of cigarettes to 21
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The Karnataka government presented the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Bill, 2024 which increased the age limit of sale of cigarettes from 18 years to 21 years.
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WHO calls to accelerate tobacco and e-cigarette control measures
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The use of e-cigarettes, particularly among young people, is increasing in many countries, with co-use of e-cigarettes and conventional cigarettes being common. Thailand, which has been tracking e-cigarette use, reported a steep rise in e-cigarette use among school-aged children of 13 to 15
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Health experts, policymakers gather in national capital to combat tobacco
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The conference, serving as a platform for professionals, researchers, and policymakers, aims to exchange knowledge and best practices in tobacco control.
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Telangana assembly passes bill banning hookah parlours
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The cigarette and other tobacco products (Prohibition of advertisement and regulation of trade and commerce, production, supply and distribution) Telangana Amendment Bill, 2024 was passed unanimously without any deliberation.
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WVA Expresses Concern on FCTC COP10's Exclusion of Consumers and Misguided
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 9: As the 10th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control convenes, the World Vapers' Alliance (WVA) is raising a critical voice against the exclusion of consumers from the decision-making process and the po
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Pakistan bans selling e-cigarette to individuals under 21
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The directive includes a ban on sales within a 50-meter radius of educational institutions in the city.
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On-screen warning against tobacco will help save lives, say experts
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Health experts and international wrestler Sangram Singh joined hands to advocate for the protection of India's youth against the tobacco menace.
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Tihar jail faces challenges as inmates exploit 5G network, Urgent tech upg
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The installation of a 5G network in Delhi's prisons proves to be a formidable task for the Tihar Jail administration, as existing jammers designed for 3G and 4G networks fall short, allowing inmates to maintain communication using the 5G network.
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Pakistan: Policymakers call for effective implementation of track and trac
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Shockingly, since its implementation in July 2022, the illicit sector's share has grown from 37% in the financial year 2021-22 to 63% by the end of 2023-24. This increase is expected to cause a revenue loss of Pakistan rupee (PKR) 310 billion to the government in FY24.
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Revamping tobacco taxation strategies for high-burden Asian countries: ADB
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
According to ADB, the study aims to evaluate progress, analyse the impact of previous tax recommendations, and propose new measures to further reduce smoking prevalence while supporting revenue mobilization.
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Tobacco Industry Uses Metaverse, Advergames, NFTs to Target Youth and Skir
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 8: A new report by Vital Strategies' TERM, an AI-powered marketing monitoring service, found that tobacco companies are fighting declining global smoking rates and stricter advertising regulations by investing in novel digital marketing ranging from metaverse expe
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Use of social media among youth is linked with unhealthy behaviours
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Researchers found that youths who use social media are more likely to engage in dangerous health behaviours, such as increased use of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco, antisocial conduct, risky sexual behaviour, and gambling.
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