Maldives Tobacco Ban: Impact on Indian Tourists
The Maldives government has announced a comprehensive ban on all tobacco products, including cigarettes, vapes, and e-cigarettes, effective immediately across the island nation.
The Maldives government has announced a comprehensive ban on all tobacco products, including cigarettes, vapes, and e-cigarettes, effective immediately across the island nation.
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In a groundbreaking public health move, the Maldives has become the first country globally to implement a smoking ban targeting a specific age demographic. Discover how this revolutionary policy is setting new standards for health legislation worldwide.
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The Maldives Parliament passes groundbreaking legislation to permanently ban tobacco for anyone born after 2024, creating the world's first 'tobacco-free generation' in a bold public health move.
The Maldives government enforces groundbreaking nationwide tobacco prohibition targeting youth born in 2007 and later, marking a major public health milestone for the island nation.
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Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha approaches Indian east coast. Latest updates on landfall timing, heavy rainfall alerts, evacuation efforts, and emergency preparations in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
Severe cyclonic storm Mocha approaches eastern India with heavy rains and strong winds. IMD warns coastal districts to brace for impact as evacuation preparations begin.
Cyclone Mocha rapidly intensifies into severe cyclonic storm, triggering red alerts across Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu. IMD warns of extremely heavy rainfall, storm surges up to 1.5 meters, and evacuation orders in coastal districts.
Cyclone Mocha approaches Andhra Pradesh coast, triggering heavy rainfall and emergency evacuations. Senior citizens and pregnant women relocated to safety camps as authorities remain on high alert.
Cyclone Mocha intensifies into a severe cyclonic storm, making landfall along Andhra Pradesh coast. IMD warns of heavy rainfall, strong winds, and issues safety advisories for coastal districts.
Odisha government places all 30 districts on high alert as deep depression over Bay of Bengal threatens to intensify into cyclonic storm, triggering heavy rainfall and rough sea conditions.
Andhra Pradesh braces for severe cyclone Mountha as CM Jagan Mohan Reddy puts top officials on high alert. IMD warns of heavy rainfall and strong winds along coastal districts.
South Gujarat districts including Surat experience dramatic weather shift as strong winds and rainfall provide much-needed respite from intense heat. IMD forecasts more relief ahead.
Severe cyclonic storm Mountha barrels toward Andhra Pradesh coastline, prompting Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to place top officials on high alert and activate disaster management protocols.
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Tamil Nadu braces for severe weather as IMD predicts extremely heavy rainfall in coastal areas. Flood warnings issued, schools closed, and disaster response teams deployed across vulnerable districts.