News Topic:Tobacco
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J-K ranks sixth in India for tobacco use
J&K UT has been identified as having the sixth highest prevalence of tobacco use in India, with over 20 per cent of the population engaging in tobacco consumption.
Health
Dr Mir Mushtaq honored with WHO award for tobacco control efforts in Kashmir
Dr Mir Mushtaq, Nodal Officer NTCP DHSK, has been honoured with the prestigious WHO award for his outstanding contributions to tobacco control in the Kashmir Division.
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J&K
SMC urges action against surrogate advertisement on JKRTC buses
In an open violation of government advertisement policy 2012 and COTPA-2003, JKRTC buses in Kashmir can be seen pasted with advertisement of pan masala.
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J&K
J-K’s Tobacco Epidemic: Urgent measures taken to curb rising prevalence
Find out about the decline in tobacco smoking at public places in J&K and the comprehensive strategies being implemented to combat this pressing issue.
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Truck-Eeco collision in Pattan claims life, leaves another injured
A person was killed and another injured after a road accident involving a truck and an Eeco vehicle bearing registration number JK04H-7988 at Hyderbeigh area of Pattan.
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J&K braces for fresh spell of rain and snow
After the season’s first major widespread snowfall, Jammu and Kashmir is set to witness another spell of rain and snow from Monday evening, the MeT said.
TRAI Report: Reliance Jio and Airtel dominate network performance in Katra and Udhampur; BSNL lags behind
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released its latest IDT findings, revealing significant disparities in mobile network performance across the J&K.
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From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, one man walks for a purer India
As dawn broke in Kashmir, Mr Gaurav Tyagi with an unwavering resolve took steady strides southward, echoing a purpose that transcends borders, languages, and beliefs.
Pulwama’s young students endure scorching heat as school construction stalls
For more than a year, young students at Government Upper Primary School (UPS) Chewakalan in Pulwama have been forced to study in sweltering, makeshift tin sheds.