Tobacco industry welcomes the introduction of a 'track and trace' mechanism for cigarettes, announced in the Union Budget ...

India's gutkha ban, a public health milestone, has been undermined by industry circumvention, weak enforcement, and systemic ...

Indias plan to become a developed nation by 2047 requires a healthy workforce, but over 1% of GDP is lost to cigarette ...

Besides avoiding tobacco and alcohol, cancer risk can be cut down through lifestyle changes, balanced diet and regular health ...

According to the Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN), the number of cancer cases in India is expected to rise by 57.5 per ...

Raising tobacco taxes will not only improve public health but also boost government revenue, providing fiscal space for ...

The introduction of a "track and trace mechanism" for certain goods announced in the Union Budget 2025-26 will assist in controlling the menace of illegal trade, especially in cigarettes, and help the ...

TOBACCO leaf production increased 7.45% to 45.4 million kilograms in 2024, with more farmers encouraged to plant by export opportunities and local government prodding, according to the National ...

Anti-Tobacco activists in Mysuru express disappointment over Finance Minister's Budget for not increasing sin tax on tobacco products.

The number of oral cancer cases is rising significantly in India, particularly among individuals with no history of tobacco or alcohol use, according to a study. The data was released by VPS Lakeshore ...

Underlining the pressing need to regulate flavoured and smokeless tobacco (SLT) products in India, a research paper published in the Journal of Cancer Policy has pointed out that SLT use ...

The introduction of a "track and trace mechanism" for certain goods announced in the Union Budget 2025-26 will assist in controlling the menace of illegal trade, especially in cigarettes, and help the ...