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Dr. Pankaj Chaturvedi of Mumbai Honored for Leading Efforts to Reduce Tobacco Use in India, Giving a Voice to Tobacco Victims
a cancer surgeon based at Mumbai’s Tata Memorial Hospital – will be honored today with the Judy Wilkenfeld Award for International Tobacco Control Excellence in recognition of his innovative leadership in the fight to reduce tobacco use and tobacco-relate
May 2, 2013
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK)
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May 8, 2013 14:01
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[India] TN bans production, sales of tobacco
Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday decided to ban the production, stocking, distribution and sale of tobacco products such as gutka and pan masala in the state. The government decision came against the backdrop of Supreme Court's remarks in a case pending
May 8, 2013
Times of India
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May 8, 2013 13:56
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[India] Up to half of current users will eventually die of a tobacco-related disease
Since majority of tobacco addiction takes root in young age, children and youth need to be informed of tobacco-related diseases, disabilities and deaths to make a wise choice and say NO to tobacco, said Professor (Dr) Rama Kant, World Health Organization
May 7, 2013
Citizen News Service (CNS) (in)
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May 7, 2013 07:33
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[Asia, India] Tobacco Board fixes Karnataka crop at 102 million kg
The Tobacco Board has increased Karnataka's crop size by four per cent to 102 million kg (mkg) for the crop year 2013-14. A decision to this effect was taken at the full board meeting held recently. The trade had demanded 112 mkg and growers request was
May 6, 2013
Business Line (The Hindu)
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May 6, 2013 14:41
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[India, District of Columbia] Mumbai surgeon wins US award for anti-tobacco campaign
Dr. Pankaj Chaturvedi, a cancer surgeon at Mumbai's Tata Memorial Hospital, has won a prestigious US award for his innovative leadership in the fight to reduce tobacco use and tobacco-related disease in India. The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids presente
May 3, 2013
IANS - Indo-Asian News Service (in)
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May 3, 2013 23:59
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[Asia, India] Kerala Police collect Rs.1.5 million as fine from smokers
The Kerala Police have collected around Rs.1.5 million as fine after stepping up vigil in the past five months against those smoking in public places, according to information available on the website of the state police.
Apr 28, 2013
IANS - Indo-Asian News Service (in)
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May 3, 2013 22:53
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[Asia, India] Victims ask candidates to take anti-tobacco stance
The Voice of Tobacco Victims (VoTV), Karnataka, has written to all the candidates in the fray for the May 5 Assembly elections to support prevention of cancer deaths in the State due to increasing tobacco use. Tobacco is one of the world's leading cause
Apr 30, 2013
The Hindu Online (in)
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Apr 30, 2013 16:55
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[Asia] Indian Cancer Society celebrates World No-Tobacco Day 2013; 5-min Skits & Posters Competition held
Apr 27, 2013
India Education Diary (in)
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Apr 29, 2013 01:02
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[Asia, India] Former mayor to file PIL against Mamata's 'smoke more' remark
Former Kolkata mayor Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya will file a PIL at the Calcutta High Court next week against the chief minister's comment on smoking more to repay investors who had lost money with the Saradha group going bust.
Apr 29, 2013
Indian Express
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Apr 28, 2013 19:20
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[Asia, India] Cigarettes not intoxicants like drugs: consumer forum
Smoking cannot be equated with consumption of intoxicating alcohol/drugs, the south Mumbai district consumer forum held last week while allowing the complaint of a casual smoker, whose medical insurance claim had been repudiated by National Insurance Com
Apr 14, 2013
Hindustan Times (in)
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Apr 26, 2013 23:08