The Lok Sabha introduced the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025. Once the compensation cess ends, tobacco will attract GST plus excise, while pan masala will face GST plus the new cess. Read the full details.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables two bills in Lok Sabha to levy a health cess on tobacco products, aiming to fund healthcare infrastructure and curb consumption.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces two key bills in Lok Sabha to increase excise duty on tobacco and raise cess on pan masala. The move aims to boost revenue and regulate consumption.
The government will table two key bills in Lok Sabha to impose excise duty on tobacco and a new cess on pan masala manufacturing. This move follows the end of the GST compensation cess. Read for details.
India introduces Health Security Cess Bill 2025, replacing compensation cess with new taxes on tobacco and paan masala. Learn how this impacts prices and public health.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces new cess bill to maintain tobacco taxes after GST compensation cess expires. Key move to protect public health and revenue.
Indian government introduces new health and security cess on tobacco and pan masala to maintain prices after GST compensation phaseout. Bill to be presented in Lok Sabha.
Tata Memorial Centre study identifies genetic factors that make Indians, especially from northeast, more vulnerable to oral cancer. Tobacco users develop cancer in just 10 years.
Tata Memorial Centre research identifies genetic markers explaining why some tobacco users develop oral cancer a decade earlier. Discover the groundbreaking findings and their implications for prevention.
Kolkata hospital unites 20 cancer survivors who share powerful stories of overcoming oral cancer through timely treatment and family support. Learn about early detection signs and survival strategies.
Brent Council spends £30,000 annually cleaning paan stains as Tommy Robinson's 'third-world' remarks ignite social media firestorm. Discover the health risks and cleanup challenges.
Delhi High Court rules in favor of ITC, protecting its iconic Gold Flake cigarette trademark from infringement by similar-looking brands. Learn about the landmark judgment.
Global celebrities are normalizing cigarettes in music and films, worrying health experts about reversing decades of declining smoking rates among youth. Learn the risks.
Even occasional social smoking significantly raises heart failure risk. Learn how intermittent tobacco use damages cardiovascular health and preventive measures.
Amritsar administration orders closure of liquor, meat, and tobacco shops along Nagar Kirtan procession routes. Temporary restrictions ensure peaceful religious observances.
Ludhiana police officials face serious charges for attempting to smuggle tobacco into Central Jail through an inmate. Read the shocking details of corruption within prison system.
Delhi schools launch awareness campaign against discreet new-age nicotine devices targeting students. Learn about health risks and prevention strategies.
Haryana witnesses 40% surge in head and neck cancer cases, primarily linked to tobacco and alcohol. Early detection crucial for better outcomes. Learn prevention strategies.
Ludhiana police launches special drive against illegal tobacco and e-cigarette sales near educational institutions. 15 shops inspected, strict action promised.
Solan district achieves major public health milestone as 100 educational institutions receive tobacco-free certification. Learn how this initiative protects youth from tobacco hazards.
Ranchi's Tobacco Control Unit takes strict action against hospitality venues violating COTPA regulations. Major fines imposed for illegal smoking zones and tobacco sales.
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 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.
Mizoram launches urgent initiative to create tobacco-free educational institutions as state reports highest youth tobacco usage rates in India. New measures target prevention and awareness.
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.
Dharamshala Municipal Corporation mandates licensing for all tobacco vendors in a major public health initiative. New regulations aim to curb illegal sales and protect youth.
New government data reveals disturbing trends in tobacco consumption among Indian youth, with smokeless tobacco products gaining dangerous popularity across multiple states.
Despite nationwide bans, gutka and chewing tobacco continue to fuel India's oral cancer epidemic, causing massive economic losses and overwhelming healthcare systems.
Hoshiarpur health authorities launch comprehensive anti-tobacco campaign targeting schools, colleges, and public spaces with awareness programs and enforcement drives.
Chamba's District Commissioner launches a major initiative to educate students about tobacco dangers through schools and colleges, aiming to create a healthier future generation in Himachal Pradesh.