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Proposed menthol ban highlights debate over ‘sin tax’ revenue

WASHINGTON — A proposed federal ban on menthol cigarettes has underscored the tension lawmakers face in using so-called “sin tax” revenue to fund critical social programs at the state and federal levels.

Tribune News Service

Holyrood vaping plans targeted by 'astroturf' campaign from London PR firm

A PRO-VAPING group and a public relations firm in London were behind an astroturf campaign targeting Scottish Government proposals to regulate the…

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow sniffer dog tracks down 9,000 'knock-off' cigarettes in city crackdown

Staff and management at four shops facing criminal investigation after being rumbled by specialist sniffer dog Boo. The specially trained pup uncovered out a massive haul of illegal tobacco in multiple raids across the city.

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Tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh get record prices for low grade

The price of varieties which dropped to ₹50 a kg earlier, is now fetching ₹150

The Hindu

Youth held with banned tobacco products in Kochi

KOCHI: The city police have arrested a 38-year-old man with banned tobacco products at Vallarpadam.

The Times of India

2 Buy-Rated S&P 500 Stocks That Yield More Than 6%

Despite volatile market conditions owing to inflation, interest rate hikes, and reduced growth estimates, the S&P 500 index has managed to deliver marginal gains over the past month. As market uncertainties appear here to stay, we think it could be safe and wise to bet on the dividend stocks of…

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Heaven scent: the best plants for summer fragrance

A gorgeous garden doesn’t only look great – it smells good, too. Here’s what to grow to make the most of all your senses

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Tobacco giant sees fines cut

The Appeal Court this week lowered a fine slapped on Philip Morris (Thailand) Ltd from 1.2 billion baht to 121 million baht for customs violations regarding cigarette imports from the Philippines.

Bangkok Post

Ban on menthol cigarettes is the wrong move

Regulation is critical, and Congress recently took a big step forward by raising the tobacco purchasing age to a national standard of 21. But prohibition doesn’t work.

Chicago Sun-Times

Proposed menthol ban highlights debate over ‘sin tax’ revenue - Roll Call

The FDA’s proposed ban on menthol cigarettes means states would see “sin tax” revenues fall, but vaping taxes are already filling the gap.

Roll Call

Goa: ‘Declare every KTC bus stand as no-tobacco zone’

MARGAO: On the occasion of World No-Tobacco Day observed on May 31, Goacan has called for every Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited (KTCL)-managed bus stand in Goa to be declared as a ‘no-tobacco zone’.

The Times of India

Goa: ‘Law should be strict to decrease tobacco use’

PANAJI: The Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) in association with the department of public health dentistry, Goa Dental College and Hospital commemorated ‘World No Tobacco Day’ by organising the 4th Goa Anti-Tobacco Film Festival.

The Times of India

Gen Z & Cannabis: Our Youth Chooses Weed Over Alcohol & Cigarettes, Is This Good Or Bad?

What sets Gen Z apart from their parents and grandparents? Technology is the first thing that comes to mind as the most defining difference from their predecessors. And it's huge. Baby Boomers grew up with black-and-white TV, Gen X developed computer skills and Millennials matured on the Internet.

Benzinga

Mexico Bans Sales of 'Harmful' E-cigarettes

Mexico banned sales of electronic cigarettes and other vaping devices on Tuesday because of concerns about their health effects, the government announced. President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said it was a "lie" to claim that e-cigarettes are a safe alternative to inhaling tobacco smoke, AFP said. "The vapors are also…

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Uttar Pradesh: No Tobacco Day observed in Kanpur

KANPUR: On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day on Tuesday, an event to make people aware about the ill-affects of consuming tobacco was held at Chatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University on Monday. The awareness programme was launched by Vice Chancellor Professor Vinay Pathak.

The Times of India

Kolkata: KMC clinics to start cancer screening

KOLKATA: The urban primary health centres under KMC will start cancer screening, soon.

The Times of India

Odisha: Ganjam best in tobacco control

BERHAMPUR: Ganjam district has bagged the top position in the state in enforcement of tobacco control laws for the year 2021-22.

The Times of India

AIIMS Rajkot opens deaddiction clinic

RAJKOT: A deaddiction clinic was inaugurated at the AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) Rajkot on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day on Tuesday. The AIIMS Rajkot started its outdoor patient department (OPD) in December last year. It is expected that the multispeciality hospital will start full-fledged operations…

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The Hindu

Waging a war against tobacco

Awareness camps, walks mark World No Tobacco Day

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Over 32% of women and 27% of men in Karnataka tried to stop smoking or using tobacco in any form: NFHS report

May 31 is observed as ‘World No Tobacco Day’

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COTPA 2003: 6,595 cases booked in Mysuru district in 6 years

Tourist places to remain tobacco-free henceforth

Radio France Internationale

No more smoke and mirrors: tobacco industry should pay for its pollution, WHO says

In its report released on World No Tobacco Day, the UN health agency called for the tobacco industry to be held to account and foot the bill for the cleanup with regards to the pollution it generates.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh: rallies, awareness programmes mark World No Tobacco Day

Govt. urged to take stern action against those smoking in public places

Chronicle Live

Manhunt launched after police seize illegal cigarettes and tobacco worth £20,000 in Gateshead

The occupant of the car fled the scene on foot, leaving the vehicle, 23,280 cigarettes and 9.1kg of rolling tobacco behind in Bensham

Al Jazeera

Tobacco industry causing huge environmental damage, WHO warns

WHO accuses industry of causing widespread deforestation, pollution and emitting millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide.

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