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SC issues notice to Centre on plea to ban tobacco products

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Centre on a plea for complete ban on manufacture and sale of gutka, pan masala and other tobacco products in the country. A bench headed by......

About 2 crore students in Bihar say no to tobacco

Sourabh Ranjan, Abhisek Singh, Talha Hussain , Anjula Anthony and Sarah Imran, are school students in Bihar who have taken a pledge against the use of tobacco.They are five of more than two crore......

HC upholds ban on gutka, pan masala in Maharashtra

In a victory for the state government and the anti-tobacco activists, the Bombay high court on Saturday upheld the ban on gutka and pan masala -- both flavoured tobacco products -- in Maharashtra.......

HC refuses to stay Maharashtra's ban on tobacco products

Citing public interest and public health, the Bombay high court on Friday refused to stay Maharashtra government's decision to ban manufacture, sale and storage of gutkha and pan masala.The......

The silent, deadly KILLER of 60 lakh people!

Governments across the world are slowly gearing up to find lasting solutions to curb the menace of tobacco, says Shobha Shukla Tobacco is the single most preventable cause of death in the world......

Calcutta HC raps Bengal govt on tobacco tax

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday indirectly criticised the West Bengal government's decision yesterday to levy a 10 per cent tax on tobacco products to assuage the growing anger of agents and......

ITC officially raises cigarette prices

Tobacco-to-hospitality major, ITC, has officially raised cigarette prices across select brands by 15-20 per cent. A dealer said the new 10-stick packet of Navy Cut will cost Rs 59 now,......

Unique idea: This shop has a jail theme!

Ram Soni wants to send a message about the dangers of tobacco, a common ingredient in paan, through his jail cell-themed shop decorated with hangman's nooses in the Ahmedabad. Click NEXT to read......

'Killer' tobacco companies that are making billions

The World Health Organisation estimates that tobacco caused 5.4 million deaths in 2004 and 100 million deaths over the course of the 20th century. Similarly, the United States Centers for Disease......

Jatin Thakker has a mission: Save human lives

Tobacco use is one of the leading preventable causes of death. The global tobacco epidemic kills nearly 6 million people each year, of which more than 600,000 are people exposed to second-hand......

SRK trampling anti-tobacco laws, says NOTE

India's premier anti-tobacco watchdog, NOTE has expressed concern over superstar Shahrukh Khan's arrogant behaviour with which he time and again decides to "trample" the law and smoke in public......

Vivek Oberoi booked under Tobacco Act

Vivek Oberoi and 23 others have been booked under the Tobacco Act following a surprise check in a restaurant at suburban Vile Parle, where cops stumbled upon hookah smoking, the use of which is......

Petition against Big B for violating tobacco laws

The Bombay High Court admitted a petition against Amitabh Bachchan for allegedly violating anti-tobacco laws in Goa. The National Organisation for Tobacco Eradication (NOTE), a Goa-based......

NGO takes a dig at SRK

An anti-tobacco organisation has rubbished mega star Shah Rukh Khan's justification of on screen smoking in the guise of "creative liberties" stating that "creativity just cannot escape public......

Smoking banner: Amitabh apologises

Amitabh Bachchan has apologised to an anti-tobacco group for appearing in an advertisement showing him smoking a cigar.'I am deeply apologetic of the advertisement that has hurt the sentiments of......

Cricket Australia withdraws Hindi advertisement

Facing heavy fine for alleged promotion of tobacco, Cricket Australia has withdrawn a Hindi advertisement from the ongoing tri-series. An Indian brand of mouthwash featured on the boundary ropes......

F1 forced to try to kick tobacco habit

Formula One, already cutting costs to fend off a financial crisis among smaller teams, will this year be forced to face the reality that the era of dependence on tobacco sponsorship is drawing to a......

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Q. who told Fidel Castro that co-operative farms are not a good idea for growing tobacco?
Raju: A. more

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Q. who told Fidel Castro that co-operative farms are not a good idea for growing tobacco?
Raju: A. Alejandro Robaina more

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Q. Why so many people use to smoke ??? How can we make them quit it ??
Nahu Khan: A. Alejandro Robaina more

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Q. How to reduce blood pressure naturally --- the home remedies for hypetension....?
Jafar: A. tobacco is highly addictive and needs sustained therapy to quit using..usually...i kind of grew out the smoke addiction..and smoke only occasionally... more

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Q. Which state is the largest producer of tobacco?
Pravin: A. Lifestyle changes can help you control and prevent high blood pressure even if you're taking blood pressure medication. Here's what you can do:...... more

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E-auction helps growers get higher prices for tobacco

Doing away with the 28-year-old open auction system introduced in 1984, the Tobacco Board had introduced a system of e-auctioning in the 2012... ...

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'CM misused power to suspend inspector'

Former chief minister HDKumaraswamy onWednesday accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of misusing power by influencing the suspension of a police... ...

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Smoked Melon Martini, Burn Bourbon

Cocktail culture has adapted to many variations in the recent past thanks to the advancement in culinary techniques. Smoked cocktails for instance,... ...

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Scammers Steal Gas Station

Customers of the SuperAmerica gas station in Waconia, Minn., about 35 miles southwest of Minneapolis, were in for a treat to see discounted gas... ...

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FTC Reports First Increase in Tobacco Marketing Since 2003, Underscoring Need for Continued Vigilance in Fighting Tobacco Use

PR Newswire WASHINGTON, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a Statement of Matthew L. Myers President, Campaign for... ...

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