#Tobacco
Nagaland Launches 60-Day Tobacco Crackdown Targeting Youth
Nagaland has kicked off the Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 4.0 to ramp up enforcement, increase village coverage, and protect students from nicotine products.
Kiyeto Swu • 28 Oct 2026
Assam Officials Raid Tobacco Shops Near Margherita Schools
Officials in Margherita, Assam, raided shops near five schools on October 23 to enforce tobacco control laws and protect students from illicit sales.
Timungpi Terang • 23 Oct 2026
Pughoboto Authorities Seize Tobacco Near Schools
Officials in Pughoboto confiscated and destroyed tobacco products found on sale within 500 metres of local educational institutions on October 8.
Kiyeto Swu • 8 Oct 2026
Students Union Raids Zunheboto Shops Selling Liquor and Tobacco
The All Sümi Students Union seized and destroyed illegal liquor and tobacco found near schools in Zunheboto following an expired 72-hour ultimatum.
Kiyeto Swu • 4 Oct 2026
A·Chik Group Demands Ban on Momin Biri Over Legal Violations
The A·Chik State Peoples Front is calling for a total ban on Momin Biri, citing trademark disputes, child exploitation, and missing health warnings.
Walrik Marak • 30 Sep 2026
Police Seize 15 Tonnes of Illegal Tobacco in Assam Raid
Goroimari police raided a Kamrup warehouse, seizing 15 tonnes of illicit tobacco worth Rs 20 lakh and arresting a West Bengal man.
Timungpi Terang • 25 Sep 2026
Dimapur Officials Destroy Illegal Tobacco Near Schools
Authorities in Dimapur seized and destroyed illegal tobacco products found for sale near schools to enforce the national tobacco control law.
Naro Jamir • 21 Sep 2026
Mizoram Records India's Highest Youth Tobacco Consumption
Data shows 58 percent of students aged 13-15 in Mizoram use tobacco, the highest rate in India, prompting calls for urgent state intervention.
Ethan Ralte • 12 Sep 2026
Mizoram Health Minister Pushes for Tobacco-Free Homes to Fight Cancer
Health Minister Lalrinpuii warns that Mizoram has India's highest cancer rates and urges families to drop tobacco to curb the deadly trend.
Ethan Ralte • 11 Sep 2026
Police Bust Assam Man for Trafficking Banned Tobacco in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram police arrested an Assam man for trafficking 1,375 packets of prohibited tobacco products during a late-night raid.
Bibar Daimary • 11 Sep 2026
Phek Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Tobacco Sales Near Schools
Officials in Chozuba town penalized 20 shops for selling tobacco products near schools during a September 8 enforcement drive.
Naro Jamir • 10 Sep 2026
Wokha Police Host Youth Anti-Drug Campaign
Wokha police teamed up with local health officials to educate 80 participants on the dangers of drug trafficking, tobacco, and substance abuse.
Naro Jamir • 30 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Escalates Anti-Tobacco Campaign Amid Record Youth Participation
Meghalaya targets tobacco use with a massive state-wide campaign involving over six lakh students and 54 lakh signatures to ensure a healthier future.
Walrik Marak • 7 Aug 2026
Dimapur Officials Push for Stricter Tobacco Control
Dimapur officials report 151 schools are now tobacco-free, but call for better funding and stronger law enforcement to curb rising health risks.
Naro Jamir • 6 Aug 2026
Tripura Leaders Push Public Action Against Tobacco and Hepatitis
Tripura officials are rallying public support to tackle tobacco addiction and hepatitis, urging community participation to improve statewide health outcomes.
Nihar Jamatia • 28 Jul 2026
