Smoking

Trying To Kick The Butt? Here Are 7 Ways To Quit Smoking

Quitting smoking can be a challenging and difficult process for many individuals. But if there’s a will, there’s a way. There are several ways to quit smoking that have been proven to be effective, from taking therapy to staying hydrated; Check 7 ways to quit smoking. 

May 05, 2023, 17:02 PM IST

Despite Ban In India, E-Cigarettes Easily Available At Tobacco Shops, Sold Without Age Verification: Survey

The survey conducted across six states -- Assam, Goa, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana -- and Delhi also found that e-cigarettes get delivered within a couple of days when ordered online.

Apr 02, 2023, 14:36 PM IST

This Japanese Official Fined Rs 12 Lakh For Taking Frequent Smoking Breaks During Office Hours

Japan has a stringent and time-bound working culture, where minutes of late at workplace can attract stringent punishment and exorbitant fines. Many cases came in the past where workers had been penalised for getting late in the work for a few minutes.

Mar 30, 2023, 14:14 PM IST

Man Arrested At Bengaluru International Airport For Smoking On IndiGo Flight

As per a report on IANS, the incident took place on Saturday, when the accused was travelling on an Assam-Bengaluru IndiGo Flight 6E 716. 

Mar 18, 2023, 18:30 PM IST

Bengaluru Honoured With $150,000 Global Award For Tobacco Control Efforts

Bengaluru was awarded for its "efforts in tobacco control, specifically, reducing smoking in public places and improving compliance with existing mandates on public smoking bans."

Mar 16, 2023, 11:08 AM IST

Another case of uproar come to light in Flight

Another case of uproar has come to light in an airplane flying in the air. An American citizen tried to smoke a cigarette in a flying plane. On stopping, he tried to open the gate of the plane in the air itself. When he was stopped, he created a ruckus in the plane.

Mar 12, 2023, 14:48 PM IST

Railway Passenger Complains Of Woman Smoking Marijuana 'All Night Long' On Tatanagar-Katihar Express

A passenger on Tatanagar-Katihar Express posted a video on Twitter, complaining to Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw about a woman smoking “marijuana and cigarettes" inside the train.

Feb 27, 2023, 19:55 PM IST

Viral Wedding Video: Bride's Parents Light a Cigarette For Groom to 'Welcome' Him

According to the Instagram user Joohi K Patel, who was a guest at the wedding, this is a traditional custom in some villages in South Gujarat.

Feb 18, 2023, 23:33 PM IST

Indian Railways Takes Prompt Action After Video of Men Smoking on Train Goes Viral

Addressing the viral showing of a young men smoking in a train coach, railways took prompt action and an RPF personnel arrived on the berth to warn the men.

Feb 06, 2023, 15:20 PM IST

'Nehruji NASHA karte the aur Gandhiji...': Remark of PM Modi's minister sparks CONTROVERSY- WATCH

Addressing the Nasha Mukti Jagran Abhiyan program organized in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Kaushal Kishore said that the country's first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, used to take drugs. Not only this, he also made a similar claim about a son of Mahatma Gandhi.

Dec 15, 2022, 11:12 AM IST

New Zealand passes UNIQUE law! Imposes lifetime BAN on youth buying cigarettes

Somebody trying to buy a pack of cigarettes 50 years from now would need an ID to show they were at least 63 years old.

Dec 13, 2022, 15:50 PM IST

Video of Bobby Kataria smoking on Dubai-Delhi Spicejet flight goes viral, Aviation Minister reacts

Taking cognizance of the matter, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security told ANI that Bobby Kataria had travelled from Dubai to New Delhi on Spice Jet flight on January 23 this year.

Aug 11, 2022, 13:38 PM IST

No publicity PILs, please: Supreme Court junks plea to raise smoking age

The Supreme Court was hearing public interest litigation filed by advocates Shubham Awasthi and Sapta Rishi Mishra seeking guidelines to control smoking.

Jul 22, 2022, 17:55 PM IST

World No Tobacco Day 2022: Children in UP start smoking at around age 9; survey reveals...

World No Tobacco Day 2022: The survey found that children even younger than that -- about seven-year-old girls and eight-year-old boys -- initiate smoking bidi.

May 31, 2022, 16:14 PM IST

Air India implements Tata Code of Conduct, bans smoking and intoxication at workplaces

The Chief Human Resources Officer of Air India - Suresh Dutt Tripathi, has announced the prohibition of smoking and intoxication of any form at the workplace.

May 21, 2022, 19:04 PM IST

New Zealand's plan to end smoking: A lifetime ban for youth

The plan sets a goal of having fewer than 5% of New Zealanders smoking by 2025.

Dec 09, 2021, 13:36 PM IST

Indians among most reluctant people to quit smoking, finds study

India ranks second with 250,002,133 smokers between 16 and 64 years of age, only behind China.

Nov 18, 2021, 20:23 PM IST

E-cigarettes have chemicals not disclosed by manufacturers

The study identified six potentially harmful substances, including three chemicals never previously found in e-cigarettes. 

Oct 14, 2021, 14:10 PM IST

No evidence to prove lung cancer caused by smoking addiction, says court; asks insurer to pay claim

The court said there was no evidence to prove that the patient suffered from lung cancer due to his addiction to smoking, apart from the mention of "addiction smoking" on the treatment papers.

Oct 02, 2021, 15:31 PM IST

DNA: Will cigarette smoking really prevent COVID infection?

Rumors were spread among people that cigarette smokers are less prone to COVID infection. The WHO has said in its report that those who consume tobacco have a 40% to 50% higher risk of corona infection.

May 31, 2021, 23:58 PM IST