Mizoram government pushes for tobacco-free schools as youth usage remains highest in India

Mizoram launches Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign Aizawl, Mizoram on Friday launched tobacco-free youth campaign 3.0, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to creating a tobacco-free learning environment and protecting the health of young citizens.Health and Family Welfare minister Lalrinpuii opened the campaign at a function held in Aizawl.Speaking on the occasion, Lalrinpuii said the primary objective of…

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Coal revival drive: ECL reopens two closed mines under MDO model; aims to cut losses and lift output

In a major step towards restructuring its operations, Eastern Coalfields Ltd (ECL) has reopened two previously closed mines under the Mine Developer and Operator (MDO) revenue-sharing model. The move, inaugurated virtually by Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy on Saturday, marks a strategic shift aimed at reviving loss-making assets and improving operational efficiency, PTI reported…

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‘Obviously worst Australian team since 2010’: Steve Smith responds bluntly to Stuart Broad’s banter ahead of Ashes | Cricket News

Steve Smith has clapped back at Stuart Broad’s banter ahead of The Ashes (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Ahead of the much-awaited Ashes series between Australia and England, veteran batter Steve Smith responded with humour to Stuart Broad’s recent comments, saying with a smile that it might indeed be their “worst team since 2010.” “It’s…

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‘Devdas’ re-release: Fans celebrate Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan’s birthdays watching the Sanjay Leela Bhansali classic; say ‘Their chemistry is UNMATCHED’ |

‘Devdas’ re-release: Fans celebrate Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan’s birthdays watching the Sanjay Leela Bhansali classic; say ‘Their chemistry is UNMATCHED’‘Devdas’ returned to theatres this weekend and fans couldn’t have asked for better timing as they gathered in cinema halls across the country to celebrate the birthdays of Bollywood superstars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan…

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Actor Jesse Eisenberg to donate his kidney to a ‘stranger’, says it is a ‘no brainer’

Image credits: Instagram/@jesseeisenbergunofficial & Canva Hollywood actor Jesse Eisenberg has shared that he will soon donate one of his kidneys to a ‘stranger’. The 42-year-old actor revealed that his surgery is scheduled for mid-December. On the Today show, Eisenberg described the decision as an “easy one,” noting that his regular habit of blood donation gradually…

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Dissent, debate, and delivery: Competing visions clash as JNUSU campaigning enters final leg

New Delhi, With just three days left for voting in the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) elections, both the Left alliance and the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) have ramped up their outreach to sway the student electorate.While Left is invoking JNU’s legacy of “progressive, inclusive, and democratic politics”, ABVP’s plank has been “performance…

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Biban 2025: Riyadh to host the Middle East’s largest entrepreneurship forum | World News

Biban 2025 in Riyadh gathers 200 speakers, 150 nations, and unveils billion-dollar entrepreneurial initiatives/Image: Biban From 5 to 8 November, Riyadh will welcome innovators, investors, and visionaries from around the world as the Biban 2025 Forum transforms the capital into a nexus of global enterprise. Under the theme “Global Destination for Opportunities,” the event seeks…

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Coal output trend: Coal India production drops 9.8% in October; offtake weak amid post-monsoon slowdown

Coal India Ltd (CIL) reported a 9.8 per cent year-on-year fall in production to 56.4 million tonnes in October, reflecting a continuing slump in operations amid subdued demand and post-monsoon challenges.According to provisional data released by the company on Saturday, coal offtake during the month also declined 5.9 per cent to 58.3 million tonnes, PTI…

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