#Tobacco
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
