PIL in SC seeks to raise smoking age, ban loose cigarettes sale

May 30, 2022

New Delhi [India], May 30 : A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed in the Supreme Court on Monday seeking direction for removing designated...

Maharashtra bans sale of loose cigarettes, beedis as they don't have health warnings

Sep 28, 2020

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 28 : A complete ban on the sale of loose cigarettes and beedis has been imposed by the Maharashtra Public...

Study reveals e-cigarette users experience vascular damage similar to that of smokers of combustible cigarettes

Apr 29, 2020

Washington D.C. [USA], April 29 : An eye-opening study for those who have switched their traditional cigarettes to e-cigarettes advocates that using e-cigarettes damages...

Delhi Customs seize e-cigarettes worth Rs 2.40 cr in Patparganj

May 03, 2024

The E-Cigarettes were concealed in the garb of hair accessories. Import of e-cigarettes is prohibited under the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (PMIETSDSA) Act, 2019.

14 deaths including 8 females and 6 males occurred in July at Asha Kiran Shelter Home: Official report

Aug 02, 2024

The report from Asha Kiran Shelter Home to the Delhi Government mentioned loose motion and unconsciousness as being the reason behind deaths. Other reasons...

Study details effects of smoking e-cigarettes on cardiovascular health

Aug 02, 2020

Sophia Antipolis [France], Aug 2 : According to a recent position paper, the use of e-cigarettes doubles the risk of starting to smoke traditional...