In a media statement, TII warned that the sharp hike would inflict severe hardship on millions of farmers, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), retailers, and local value chains linked to the tobacco sector.
In the never-ending debate on public health, some products are subjected to great scrutiny while others enjoy free access to markets. Some recent articles have highlighted speculative health concerns associated with vaping, particularly regarding reproductive and cardiovascular health.
This summer, India endured an unprecedented heatwave, with Odisha facing the harshest brunt, recording 27 extreme weather days.
Acting on specific information, a joint team comprising the Assam Rifles, Zokhawthar, and Champhai Customs Preventive Force conducted successful operations.
Mothers Against Vaping, a united front of concerned mothers combatting the escalating vaping crisis among our youth, today, strongly raised the issue about e-Cigarettes and other new age gateway products which include Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS), heat-not-burn (HNB), e-hookah and much more.
Carrying firecrackers or similar inflammable articles while travelling in trains could draw legal action for passengers now.
The Union Government had in September banned production and sale of e-cigarettes stating that the habit has affected youth the most.
The Centre's decision was slammed by trade bodies and certain stakeholders related to e-cigarettes, who reportedly alleged that it was a “draconian” move taken hastily in the interest of the conventional cigarette industry.
E-cigarettes or 'vaping' cigarettes are often marketed as a harmless product to help quit smoking.
If you only smoke marijuana there are higher chances that you may end up smoking cigarettes too.
