World No-tobacco Day

The Jammu and Kashmir administration Saturday banned the sale, possession and consumption of cigarettes and other tobacco products in the holy town of Katra, which houses the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi, officials said.

According to the World Health Organisation, tobacco kills more than 8 million people each year, including an estimated 1.3 million non-smokers who are exposed to second-hand smoke.

World No Tobacco Day 2023: By supporting this global initiative, we can contribute to creating a tobacco-free world where individuals can live healthy and fulfilling lives.

Globally tobacco use is known to be among the leading causes of cancer, apart from it having other health impacts. Hence, annually World No-Tobacco Day is celebrated on May 31 in order to raise awareness on the subject.

Gariphema village in Nagaland has been declared the country's first "tobacco-free village".

The Jammu and Kashmir administration Saturday banned the sale, possession and consumption of cigarettes and other tobacco products in the holy town of Katra, which houses the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi, officials said.

According to the World Health Organisation, tobacco kills more than 8 million people each year, including an estimated 1.3 million non-smokers who are exposed to second-hand smoke.

World No Tobacco Day 2023: By supporting this global initiative, we can contribute to creating a tobacco-free world where individuals can live healthy and fulfilling lives.

Globally tobacco use is known to be among the leading causes of cancer, apart from it having other health impacts. Hence, annually World No-Tobacco Day is celebrated on May 31 in order to raise awareness on the subject.

Gariphema village in Nagaland has been declared the country's first "tobacco-free village".