Large pictorial warnings on tobacco products from today!
All tobacco products like packs of cigarettes, bidis will have larger pictorial warnings covering 85 per cent of the packaging space starting from today.
Apr 01, 2016, 09:56 AM IST
Bizarre! Man breaks into store in Mexico to 'pay for cigarettes'
The police said that he went to a Bradley convenience store around 3:30 am last Sunday to buy cigarettes, but the store was closed.
Mar 13, 2016, 17:32 PM IST
India sees 36% rise in male smokers as cigarettes replace the traditional bidis
The age group of these new entrants is between 15-29 according to a new study published in a health journal
Mar 02, 2016, 10:00 AM IST
Budget 2016: Here's why Sunny Leone's 'smoking hot message' video has gone viral - Watch
Watch the sizzling hot video featuring Sunny Leone and quit smoking!
Feb 29, 2016, 18:23 PM IST
Vaping `cherry` e-cigarettes riskier than other flavours
Electronic cigarettes come in enticing flavours like "cherry crush" and "vivid vanilla," but now a team of researchers has shed some light on whether or not those ingredients are safe enough for the lungs.
Jan 29, 2016, 10:38 AM IST
E-cigarettes not helping people quit smoking: Study
Electronic cigarettes that are widely promoted and used to help smokers quit traditional cigarettes are not assisting much in this task, says a new study.
Jan 15, 2016, 12:31 PM IST
Smokers, e- cigarettes can harm human cells
If you were thinking that electronic cigarettes are harmful for your health, then a recent study reveals that they can damage cells in ways that could lead to cancer and this damage can occur even with nicotine-free versions of the product.
Dec 30, 2015, 16:40 PM IST
Teens giving cigarettes, alcohol the go-by for fruits, veggies
The change in attitude can be traced back to stricter attitudes towards drinking and smoking among parents, public health drives and a clampdown on under-age sales by newsagents and off-licences.
Dec 27, 2015, 14:02 PM IST
Egypt destroys 20 newly found tunnels along border with Gaza
The army says the tunnels were found and destroyed in November. The announcement came on its official Facebook page on Monday. There were no further details.
Dec 07, 2015, 20:43 PM IST
Over 21 percent use tobacco in Himachal, says minister
The state has stepped up efforts to sustain the smoke-free status.
Nov 11, 2015, 14:13 PM IST
Himachal bans sale of loose cigarettes
The state of Himachal Pradesh has banned sale of loose cigarettes and bidis.
Nov 04, 2015, 21:23 PM IST
Smoking, an escape to `drowse-free` alcoholism
Researchers have found that nicotine cancels out the sleep-inducing effects of alcohol.
Oct 28, 2015, 10:33 AM IST
Burgers, sausages as big a cancer threat as cigarettes!
The World Health Organisation is to list processed meat as among the most cancer-causing substances, putting it on a par with asbestos and arsenic, according to reports.
Oct 23, 2015, 15:41 PM IST
How e-cigarettes, water pipes may lead to increased tobacco use
A recent study has revealed that the use of e-cigarettes and alternative tobacco products may lead to increased tobacco use.
Oct 14, 2015, 19:17 PM IST
Reduced-nicotine cigarettes cuts urge of smoking
A new study has revealed that reduced-nicotine cigarettes decrease the dependence and frequency of smoking.
Oct 01, 2015, 23:48 PM IST
Quit smoking to stay sober
If you are trying to stop drinking, giving up cigarettes would help you stay sober, suggests new research.
Oct 01, 2015, 19:10 PM IST
Fuel, liquor, cigarettes to cost more in Maharashtra
In its efforts to raise more funds for tackling drought in the state, Maharashtra government has decided to levy a surcharge of Rs 2 on petrol and diesel while VAT on liquor, cigarettes and beverages have also been raised by 5 per cent.
Sep 30, 2015, 18:17 PM IST
Beware! Smoking can make you diabetic
Smoking cigarettes or breathing in second-hand tobacco smoke significantly increases the risk of Type-2 diabetes, warns a new study.
Sep 18, 2015, 19:14 PM IST
ITC down 4% on reports of Maha baning sale of loose cigarettes
Shares of tobacco companies, ITC and Godfrey Phillips, fell by up to 4 percent Tuesday amid reports that Maharashtra has decided to ban sale of loose cigarettes.
Jun 02, 2015, 20:35 PM IST
ITC shares tumble 5% as govt hikes excise duty on cigarettes
Shares of ITC today plunged 5 percent after government raised excise duty on cigarettes.
Mar 02, 2015, 22:26 PM IST
