I&B stays no-smoking rules by Health Ministry

I&B stays no-smoking rules by Health Ministry New Delhi: The new regulations on onscreen smoking that were handed out ambitiously by the the Health Ministry have been stalled as the Information and Broadcasting Ministry (I&B) has given in to the plea of the film makers, asking for their creative rights. The I&B Ministry has stayed the no smoking regulations by the Health Ministry. In a letter from the I&B ministry to the Health Ministry, it is clear...
09:49 AM, Dec 08, 2011

Ernakulam becomes the first no-smoking district

Ernakulam becomes the first no-smoking district Kochi: Ernakulam is all set to become the first smoking-free tourist destination in the country. In the wake of the success of the anti-tobacco measures taken by the Ernakulam district administration, the Kochi Corporation and the district panchayat, steps have been taken to declare Ernakulam as the first smoking-free tourist destination in India. District Collector Sheik Pareeth said that Excise Minister K Babu would make the declaration of smoking-free Ernakulam...
10:55 AM, Oct 22, 2011

Ban on smoking in films is unconstitutional: HC

Ban on smoking in films is unconstitutional: HC The court quashed the Centre's notification banning smoking onscreen. ...
12:30 AM, Jan 24, 2009

Delhi High Court quashes ban on smoking in films

Delhi High Court quashes ban on smoking in films The union ministry of health and family welfare had in May 2005 proposed the ban. ...
03:44 PM, Jan 23, 2009

After tobacco, Ramadoss to crackdown on junk food

After tobacco, Ramadoss to crackdown on junk food Ramadoss is all set to make labelling of food products mandatory. ...
06:44 PM, Jan 06, 2009

Iconic characters can smoke on screen: Health Ministry

Iconic characters can smoke on screen: Health Ministry But Ramadoss has appealed to SRK and the Big B to not smoke in films. ...
10:03 AM, Oct 20, 2008

Smoking ban: Is it okay for the Govt to butt in?

Smoking ban: Is it okay for the Govt to butt in? The Government's diktat on smoking has the nation split down the middle. ...
07:45 AM, Oct 03, 2008

Ban on smoking: Are people ready to kick the butt?

Ban on smoking: Are people ready to kick the butt? CNN-IBN's Geetika Pokhriyal went on a check. ...
09:30 PM, Oct 02, 2008
Watch:  Public reacts on the smoking ban

Watch: Public reacts on the smoking ban

Will the ban on smoking actually work?. ...
06:29 PM, Oct 02, 2008
Smoking ban leaves businessmen fuming

Smoking ban leaves businessmen fuming

Restaurants and hotel owners will have to make separate smoking enclosures. ...
01:07 AM, Oct 02, 2008

No smoking zones marked | UPA helps stub the butt

No smoking zones marked | UPA helps stub the butt The SC has upheld the government's ban on smoking in public places. ...
11:12 PM, Oct 01, 2008

UPA hopes public will help in kicking the butt

UPA hopes public will help in kicking the butt Just one day is left for the ban on smoking in public places to take effect. ...
10:25 AM, Oct 01, 2008

Smoking in public places? Get ready to shell out Rs 200

Smoking in public places? Get ready to shell out Rs 200 The ban was earlier in offices, now even public places aren't spared. ...
12:33 PM, Sep 09, 2008

Judges differ on smoking ban in films, case lingers

Judges differ on smoking ban in films, case lingers New Delhi: Hyderabad will host the first ODI of the five-match series between India and England at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Uppal on October 14. All the five ODIs will be day-night affairs. The second and third ODI of the series will be played in New Delhi and Mohali on October 17 and 20 respectively. The fourth ODI will be held at the renovated Wankhede Stadium while Eden Gardens,...
08:33 PM, Feb 07, 2008

Smoking corner in office to go up in smoke soon

Smoking corner in office to go up in smoke soon London: Sri Lanka's top batsman Kumar Sangakkara has rated England as a very good Test side and said the upcoming series between the two sides will be a close contest. Sangakkara, who joined the squad after captaining the Deccan Chargers in the Indian Premier League, said the toughest challenge for them would be to face England's disciplined bowling attack. The first of the three-match Test series starts at Cardiff Thursday....
08:31 PM, Jan 27, 2008
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