Tobacco

	Despite ban, gutkha and other chewable tobacco products readily available in cities: Survey The survey noted that these products pose serious health risks, especially oral cancer, which is the most common cancer in the country. published on : 31st May 2023
	Now, OTT shows in India to carry mandatory anti-tobacco warnings An audio-visual disclaimer of a minimum of 20 seconds on the ill effects of tobacco use will have to be displayed at the beginning and middle of the programme. published on : 31st May 2023
	OTT programmes to carry anti-tobacco warnings; health ministry amends rules An audio-visual disclaimer of a minimum of 20 seconds on the ill effects of tobacco use will have to be also displayed at the beginning and middle of the programme. published on : 31st May 2023
	World No-Tobacco Day: 60-day action plan to raise awareness among youth ‘No Tobacco Pledge’ is planned for citizens and educational institutions on May 31. published on : 31st May 2023
	Anti-tobacco warnings for OTT programmes soon, health ministry to amend rules An audio-visual disclaimer of a minimum of 20 seconds on the ill effects of tobacco use will also be displayed at the beginning and middle of the programme. published on : 25th May 2023
	Reduce tobacco cultivation, says Karnataka State Tobacco Control Cell It leads to the depletion of water resources, causes soil erosion, and contamination of air and water. The amount of nicotine absorbed by farmers during the cultivation process is highly toxic. published on : 22nd May 2023
	No to tobacco, bribery in Odisha's FM College A squad has been constituted to keep a check on such practices, the administrative officer informed. published on : 24th April 2023
	Tobacco farmers rejoice as surge in demand brings them good prices The farmers also requested the ED to take steps for the standardization of prices at all platforms. published on : 17th April 2023
	Delhi HC upholds ban on gutka, flavoured tobacco products Says no merit in manufacturers’ challenge to govt notifications published on : 11th April 2023
	Govt specifies retail sale price based GST cess rate for pan masala, tobacco Pan masala, containing tobacco gutkha, now has a cess rate of 0.61 times the RSP, while the rate for smoking mixtures for pipes and cigarettes is 0.69 times. published on : 9th April 2023
	Prevent narcotics sale near schools, colleges, anti-drug clubs urge cops Earlier, Shankar held a meeting with officers in Coimbatore and neighbouring districts at the police Commissionerate. published on : 8th April 2023
	Despite ban, e-cigarettes sold openly in market, reveals survey ‘Coordinated effort at Centre and state level is need of the hour’ published on : 30th March 2023
	Finance Bill 2023: Govt caps maximum GST cess rate on pan masala, tobacco The capping of the cess rate was brought in as part of the amendments to the Finance Bill, 2023, which was passed by the Lok Sabha last Friday. published on : 26th March 2023
	‘Tobacco products don’t come under FSSA’: Andhra Pradesh High Court Hence, FSSA is not applicable to them and the Food Safety Commissioner has no powers to ban the products. published on : 25th March 2023
	‘Stop Tobacco’ app grabs public fancy in Bengaluru The GPS-based mobile app ‘Stop Tobacco’ launched in Karnataka on February 28, has seen 50 complaints made on the portal of people smoking in public. published on : 20th March 2023
	Bengaluru bags global award for tobacco control Founded in 2017, the Partnership for Healthy Cities is a global network of 70 cities working together to prevent NCDs. published on : 17th March 2023
	Tobacco ryots rake in moolah as auctions start in AP Farmer expressed happiness as traders offered maximum price of Rs 200 per kg published on : 13th March 2023
	Netflix's 'Formula One' show slammed over tobacco advertising The behind-the-scenes Formula One streaming series "Drive to Survive" has been hugely popular on Netflix, which recently released the fifth season. published on : 8th March 2023
	K’taka emulates Kiwis to end tobacco use Karnataka is looking at 2007 as the threshold year to consider prohibiting those born after that year from buying tobacco products. published on : 2nd March 2023
	‘Stop Tobacco’ app launched in Karnataka to curb smoking in public Location of violation will automatically get fed and sent to district tobacco control cell published on : 1st March 2023