Union Budget 2026: What is Sin Tax?
Explore the concept of sin tax in India's Union Budget 2026. Learn how this substantial levy on tobacco, alcohol, and gambling aims to discourage consumption and influence public health policy.
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Car Nicobar: 10% Adults Show Oral Cancer Risk Signs
A new study reveals nearly 10% of Nicobarese adults on Car Nicobar Island have oral lesions that could turn cancerous, linked to widespread smokeless tobacco use.
NWKRTC Faces Backlash for Tobacco Ads on Buses
The North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation draws public ire for displaying tobacco-linked advertisements on city buses, contradicting its own fines for tobacco use under COTPA.
Avadi Police Arrest 85 in Crime Prevention Drive
Avadi police arrested 85 individuals, including history-sheeters, in a special drive from January 1 to 15. The operation targeted rowdyism, habitual offenders, and banned substance sales.
Punjab Minister Calls for Youth-Led Tobacco-Free Movement
Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh addressed a youth conclave in Chandigarh, urging young people to become role models in the fight against tobacco. He highlighted the state's low tobacco use rates and called for collective action.
Varanasi Summit Tackles Oral Cancer Prevention
Varanasi authorities and Tata Cancer Hospital held a two-day meeting to strengthen tobacco control laws and launch awareness campaigns against oral cancer.
WHO Calls for Higher Taxes on Sugary Drinks, Alcohol to Save Lives
The World Health Organization urges governments to raise taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol, citing weak tax systems that fuel obesity, diabetes, and cancer. India's tobacco tax initiative receives praise.
BJP Leader Warns of Crisis as Tobacco Tax Hike Fuels Smuggling
Tobacco Board chairman Yashwanth Kumar Chidipothu criticizes the government's GST increase, warning it will harm farmers, boost illegal trade, and reduce revenue.
Women, Cigarettes and Freedom: A Century-Long Journey
How cigarettes transformed from symbols of women's liberation to tools of protest in Iran. Explore the marketing, stigma, and rebellion across decades.
Coimbatore Police Arrest 22 in Gutka Crackdown
Coimbatore police intensify action against banned gutka sellers, registering cases against 22 individuals and seizing 100 kg of illegal tobacco products across multiple city areas.
Balongi Police Case Against Restaurant for Illegal Hookah
Balongi police registered a case against Element Open Air Kitchen owner Aman Sikka for serving tobacco hookah without a valid licence. Raid conducted Saturday night. Read details.
MP Lavu to Raise Tobacco Farmers' GST Concerns in Parliament
Narasaraopet MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu assures tobacco farmers he will take their GST hike grievances to the Centre, seeking relief to protect livelihoods in Guntur's Vinukonda belt. Read more.
Karnataka Seeks 50% Share in Tobacco, Pan Masala Duty
Karnataka Finance Minister Byre Gowda urges the Centre for a 50% share in tax revenue from tobacco and pan masala, citing fiscal pressures from GST, urbanization, and climate shocks. Read more.
Amritsar Holy City ban faces enforcement challenges
A month after Punjab govt declared Amritsar's walled city a 'Holy City' and banned meat, liquor & tobacco, the order remains on paper. Read about the growing scepticism and underground trade fears.
Thane Court Acquits Paan Shop Owner in Banned Tobacco Case
A Thane court acquits a paan shop owner after a 3-year legal battle, citing procedural lapses and lack of evidence in a banned tobacco products case. Read the full details of the judgment.
Trichy Police Crackdown: Ganja & Tobacco Cases Surge in 2025
Trichy police registered 1,703 cases and arrested 1,840 people for ganja and illegal tobacco in 2025, a massive increase from 2024. SP warns of action under Goondas Act.
Tobacco Smoke Damages Male Fertility, Warn Experts
Beyond lung & heart disease, tobacco's toxic cocktail of nicotine & carcinogens severely impacts male reproductive health at molecular levels. Learn the risks.
India's Tobacco Tax Reform: Economics Over Morality
India's new tobacco tax policy prioritises economic rationale, addressing healthcare costs and lost productivity. Read the analysis of this critical public health and fiscal decision.
Tobacco Farmers Urge PM Modi to Review Steep Excise Duty Hike
FCV tobacco farmers from Andhra Pradesh urge PM Modi & CM Naidu to review a steep excise hike, fearing a severe livelihood crisis and price crash. Read their urgent appeal.
FDA seizes Rs 31 crore banned tobacco in Pune raid
Maharashtra FDA officials confiscated raw tobacco and hookah products worth Rs 31.67 crore from a Pune unit. This major crackdown follows a similar raid in Thane, enforcing a strict ban on such hazardous substances.
36kg Banned Tobacco Seized, Man Arrested in Trichy
Trichy police arrested a man and seized 36kg of banned tobacco worth ₹51,300 in Srirangam. A separate case saw 100g of pan masala confiscated. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Karnataka Tobacco Farmers Protest New Central Excise Duty
Tobacco growers in Karnataka protest against the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill-2025, citing a massive tax hike that threatens their survival. They demand a rollback to protect farmer livelihoods.
Tobacco Farmers in South India Protest Excise Duty Hike
Tobacco farmers in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh warn the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 will devastate livelihoods and boost illegal trade. Read their urgent plea to the government.
Mysuru Tobacco Farmers Worry Over Prices After Tax Hike
Mysuru tobacco growers face price uncertainty as new taxes on tobacco products loom. While current prices hover around Rs 320/kg, fears of a crash clash with hopes of a post-Sankranti surge to Rs 400/kg. Explore the market divide.
Tobacco Tax Hike Could Spur Smuggling, Warn Experts
A sharp increase in excise duty on cigarettes, effective Feb 1, 2026, may trigger a surge in illicit trade and cause revenue losses, experts caution. Read more.
Cigarette Prices to Rise from February 1
Cigarettes to cost more as new excise duty and 40% GST kick in from February 1. Check the new price slabs and tax changes for all tobacco products.
ITC stock target price cut 26% after tobacco tax hike
Major brokerages downgrade ITC and cut target price by up to 26% following a proposed sharp hike in taxes on tobacco products. The stock fell over 13% in two sessions. Read more.
Jaipur JMC fines vendors ₹2 lakh in tobacco crackdown
Jaipur Municipal Corporation launches a major drive against tobacco sales near schools, confiscates products and issues warnings. Read about the new enforcement rules.
4 Trichy Shopkeepers Held for Selling Banned Tobacco
Trichy police arrested four shopkeepers under the COTPA Act for selling prohibited tobacco items. The accused were remanded to judicial custody. Read the full details.
AP Tobacco Farmers Protest Central Tax Hike
Thousands of tobacco farmers in Andhra Pradesh protest against the Centre's steep tax increase, warning it will destroy livelihoods and boost illegal smuggling. FAIFA demands a rollback.
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