Mysuru: As part of the yearlong centenary year service activities and programmes of Sri Ramakrishna (RK) Ashram, Mysuru, ‘World No Tobacco Day’ was observed at the Ashram premises this morning by having an assembly of about 300 youngsters and students of various Nursing Colleges. There was a unique walkathon with placards which was flagged off…
Bharath Cancer Hospital launches ‘Two Minute Action for Oral Cancer Protection’ campaign
May 31, 2025Mysuru: As part of World No Tobacco Day, Bharath Hospital and Institute of Oncology (BHIO), in association with Merck Specialities Pvt. Ltd., recently launched ‘Two-Minute Action for Oral Cancer Protection’ campaign with the hashtag #ActAgainstOralCancer. This nationwide campaign encourages individuals to perform a quick self-check using a mirror. People are urged to look out for…
National workshop on tobacco-free life
June 9, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: As part of ‘World No Tobacco Day’, the Tobacco Control and Cessation Centre (TCC) at JSS Dental College and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER), conducted a national workshop titled ‘Tobacco-Free Life: Healthcare Professionals’ Vital Role and Responsibilities.’ The workshop, held in hybrid mode, aimed to highlight the critical role…
Over 30% of adult Indian population consume tobacco: DHO Dr. Prasad
June 2, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: As part of World No Tobacco Day, HCG- Bharath Hospital and Institute of Oncology (HCG-BHIO) had organised Hope-A-Thon, a 3 km walk from Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple here on May 31. More than 1,200 people including students from various colleges took part. A pledge was also taken by all the participants, college students and the…
Mime show, jatha mark ‘World No Tobacco Day’
May 31, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Marking World No Tobacco Day, the District Administration, Zilla Panchayat, Department of Health and Family Welfare, District Surveillance Unit and District Tobacco Control Unit, MMC&RI, Bharath Hospital and Institute of Oncology and other organisations had organised an awareness rally in city this morning to spread a message on the ill-effects of tobacco consumption. Speaking…
‘Tobacco consumption increases risk of non-communicable diseases’
May 29, 2023Hopethon in city on May 31 Mysore/Mysuru: Every year, May 31 is observed as ‘World No Tobacco Day’ by World Health Organisation (WHO) and this year, it is being observed with the theme ‘We need food, not tobacco.’ As per Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) 2019, 267 million Indians consume tobacco in both smokeless (Gutka…
Farooqia Dental College takes out ‘World No Tobacco Day’ Jatha
June 1, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: The Farooqia Dental College and Hospital, Umer Khyam Road, Eidgah, Mysuru, had organised ‘World No Tobacco Day’ Jatha at the College premises and in front of College campus to create awareness among public with the theme “Tobacco: Threat to our Environment.” College Principal Dr. B.G. Yogesh, Dr. G. Gurudath, Professor and HoD of Public…
Hope-A-Thon held to make Mysuru Tobacco-Free City
June 1, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: As part of World No Tobacco Day and to make Mysuru Tobacco-Free City in India, Bharath Hospital and Institute of Oncology in association with Mysuru Gym and Fitness Owners Association had organised Hope-A-Thon (a 3-km walk and 6-km run) from Kote Anjaneya swamy temple here on Saturday. Hundreds of people including from various colleges…
No Tobacco Day: Street play held at K.R. Hospital premises
October 5, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: As part of World No Tobacco Day, a street play was held under the joint aegis of Health and Family Welfare Department, District Surveillance Unit and District Tobacco Control Cell, at K.R. Hospital premises here this morning, in order to create public awareness on the dangers of tobacco consumption. Speaking on the occasion, District…
Vehicle to create awareness on ill-effects of tobacco on the move
June 1, 20201,359 cases booked under COTPA, Rs. 2,35,380 fine collected in 2019-20 Mysore/Mysuru: To mark World No Tobacco Day celebration, District Survekshan Unit, District Tobacco Control Cell and District Health and Family Welfare Society jointly flagged off an awareness vehicle at District Health Officer’s (DHO) Office premises in Nazarbad this morning. Every year, on May 31st,…















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