Tobacco control programme to be combined with NRHM
May 31st, 2012 - 5:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) In a step to increase the reach of the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP), the central government has instructed the states to use the National ... Read more...
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Now a helpline to quit tobacco
May 29th, 2012 - 8:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Quitting tobacco could become easier from this May 31 on 'World No Tobacco Day' with a prominent tobacco cessation company Nicorette starting a helpline ... Read more...
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China may raise tobacco price to curb consumption
March 12th, 2012 - 6:24 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, March 12 (IANS) China is studying the possibility of increasing prices and hiking tax to curb the consumption of tobacco, an official said.Miao Wei, minister of industry and information ... Read more...
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China to curb smoking with increased taxes
March 10th, 2012 - 9:46 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, March 10 (IANS) The Chinese government is planning to raise taxes on mid and low-end cigarettes in a bid to reduce smokers in the country.According to Health Minister Chen ... Read more...
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Mumbai seeks tobacco-free Ganesh puja
August 9th, 2011 - 8:46 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) The city's Ganesh puja organisers will have to ensure that no one smokes or consumes tobacco inside their marquees during the 10-day festival this year, officials ... Read more...
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NGOs slam delay in pictorial warning on tobacco packs
June 29th, 2010 - 7:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) The central government's decision to postpone the display of pictorial health warnings on tobacco products was criticized by civil societies that asked why the government didn't feel ... Read more...
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Andhra, Gujarat get $5 mn for anti-tobacco campaign
May 29th, 2010 - 11:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has granted $5 million for strengthening the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) in Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh, a statement said Saturday. ... Read more...
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Five years in, tobacco treaty is saving lives, continues to be stymied by industry, U.S. still absent
March 1st, 2010 - 3:30 am ICT by admin
(CNS): Representatives from the 168 ratifying countries of the global tobacco treaty gathered to celebrate the landmark treaty's fifth anniversary. As part of the convening, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a ... Read more...
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Cabinet approves national tobacco control programme
January 28th, 2010 - 10:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The union Cabinet Thursday approved the national tobacco control programme (NTCP) at a cost of Rs.182 crore, which aims at creating public awareness against tobacco use, setting ... Read more...
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Taxation policy for tobacco industry under consideration
September 16th, 2009 - 6:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The government is planning to introduce a new taxation policy to control the demand and supply of tobacco products in the country, officials said Wednesday.
The ... Read more...
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300 million smokers, a million deaths, still China unaware of hazards
June 1st, 2009 - 4:40 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, June 1(ANI): "Smoking is injurious to health". Only few people appear to be aware of this statement in China, as a report revealed on Sunday mentioned that only one-third of the ... Read more...
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Now, iPhone’s ‘My QuitLine’ app helps smokers kick the butt
April 29th, 2009 - 12:06 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 29 (ANI): Smokers interested in quitting the habit can now get some serious help from their iPhones - a new free application of the smart phone provides a live quitline ... Read more...
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For student smokers, Delhi University to have rehab centre
August 12th, 2008 - 7:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) After declaring Delhi University's north campus a no-smoking zone earlier this year, its students union has taken the initiative a step further. DU is set to have ... Read more...
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Ramadoss reiterates commitment for tobacco free India
July 22nd, 2008 - 4:21 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, July 22 (ANI): Union Health Minister Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss today reiterated that India should not only be smoke free, but it should be comprehensively tobacco free.
Addressing a gathering ... Read more...
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Ramadoss to attend Smoke Free Campus campaign
July 22nd, 2008 - 8:57 am ICT by ANI
New Delhi, July 22 (ANI): Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss will give another push to his relentless campaign against tobacco when he will attend Delhi University ... Read more...
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Ramadoss to push for smoke free Delhi University
July 21st, 2008 - 6:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss will join the Delhi University Student Union (DUSU) Tuesday to campaign against tobacco and push for a smoke free campus. The health ministry ... Read more...
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Gates Foundation to back malaria, TB vaccine research in India
July 2nd, 2008 - 10:26 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, July I (IANS) Microsoft founder Bill Gates has responded positively to Indian Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss' request to support research programme in India seeking to expeditiously develop vaccines for ... Read more...
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China relaxes smoking ban in Beijing restaurants
April 14th, 2008 - 12:59 pm ICT by admin
Xinhua
Beijing, April 14 (Xinhua) Restaurants, bars and Internet cafes in Beijing have been exempted from a proposed smoking ban at public facilities in response to concerns expressed by business owners. However, all ... Read more...
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