Karnataka Government Bans Hookah Bars
The Karnataka government plans to ban hookah bars and raise the minimum tobacco purchase age to 21, citing health concerns and substance abuse among youth.
New Zealand Becomes the First Country to Ban Cigarettes
New Zealand on Tuesday, 13th of December passed the world's first law prohibiting the sale of tobacco to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009.
Condoms, Alcohol, Cigarettes Found in Bags of Students
After a surprise bag check, condoms, oral contraceptives, lighters, cigarettes, and alcohol were found in the school bags of Class 8th, 9th, and 10th students in Bangalore
Bobby Kataria Booked for Smoking Cigarette Inside a Plane
Fitness Influencer Bobby Kataria Booked for smoking cigarettes inside & consuming alcohol on a busy road.
Goddess Kali Showed Smoking In Film Poster Sparks Outrage
The poster of a documentary film that shows Hindu goddess Kaali smoking a cigarette has sparked anger on social media. Many are calling for the arrest of the filmmaker.
Legal Age Of Smoking May Increase From 18 to 21 Years
The Central Government has prepared a new bill to increase the age for allowing sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products from 18 years to 21 years of age.
Maharashtra Bans Sale of Loose Cigarettes
Maharashtra becomes the first state in India to ban the sale of “loose” cigarettes and beedis.
Government Bans E-Cigarettes
In order to curb the rising use of E-Cigarettes among the youth, the government has imposed a blanket ban on E-Cigarettes.
School Students Find E-Cigarettes, Cool
A NGO called Salaam Mumbai carried out a survey among school children. They found that 34% of the children are addicted to e-cigarettes.
