Andhra farmers concerned over WHO convention on tobacco

Last Updated: Sunday, October 21, 2012, 23:51

A meeting of tobacco farmers opposed to certain draft recommendations allegedly made by the working group for the Conference of Parties.

‘Smoking for any amount of time is always dangerous’

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 17, 2012, 21:21

Dr T Gangadhara Goud speaks to Salome Phelamei of Zeenews.com.

VAT on kerosene reduced, tobacco products to be costlier

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 2, 2012, 14:57

The decisions were taken at the cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Arjun Munda, on Monday.

VAT on kerosene reduced; tobacco products to be costlier

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 2, 2012, 12:18

The Jharkhand government has reduced value added tax VAT on kerosene from 5% to 2% while the VAT on tobacco products has been increased from 14%to 20%

Seven fined in Jammu for smoking in public places

Last Updated: Sunday, September 23, 2012, 16:17

Authorities in Jammu have penalised seven persons after they were found smoking in a public place in the city, officials said on Sunday.

Bombay HC upholds ban on gutka, pan masala

Last Updated: Saturday, September 15, 2012, 16:29

The court ordered the state government not to destroy the seized gutka pouches till September 25, so as to enable the petitioners to seek relief from SC.

Ban on gutka in Delhi comes into effect

Last Updated: Thursday, September 13, 2012, 11:11

A blanket ban on manufacturing, sale, storage and display of all gutka products in the national capital came into effect from Thursday.

Chandy writes to Jaya on smuggling of tobacco products

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 5, 2012, 15:54

Oommen Chandy has sought help from, J Jayalalithaa to see that smuggling of tobacco products from either state does not take place.

US court rejects graphic health warnings on cigar

Last Updated: Saturday, August 25, 2012, 13:28

Australia has gone a step further by banning tobacco companies from printing their logos on the cigarette cartons.

Decide on tobacco products ban plea: HC to Delhi

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 16:19

The city government was asked on Wednesday by the Delhi High Court to examine and decide in two weeks a plea to ban the sale of tobacco products.

NIIT bags Rs 35-crore order from Tobacco Board

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 1, 2012, 17:39

E-auction is likely to start in November first week in Karnataka. The system will be introduced in 31 auction platforms, 20 in Andhra Pradesh and 11 in Karnataka.