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Union Govt To Launch Tobacco Free India Campaign On May 31
The Union Health Ministry is planning to launch a 60-day pan India campaign on the theme 'tobacco-free youth'. Starting on May 31, the campaign will focus on taking steps to prevent the initiation of tobacco use among youngsters and assisting users to quit. According to the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS), current tobacco use among young adolescents (13–15 years) in 2019 was 8.5% but is high amongst youths in India.
Tags: union ministry, Indian government, Health Ministry, Tobacco, campaign
Courtesy: The Press Trust of India
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Himachal Pradesh CM Kick Stars Campaign For Nov 12 Assembly Elections
Ahead of the Himachal Pradesh elections, on November 12, the State CM Jairam Thakur kick-started the campaign. During one of his rallies, Thakur said, "In Himachal too "Rivaj Badlega" (traditions will change)". Confident over the win, Jairam Thakur said, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will secure approximately 51% of votes and will hold a maiden victory against the opposition. He also assured the growth and development of the State… read-more
Tags: Himachal Pradesh Elections, campaign, Jairam Thakur, HP Chief Minister, Assembly Elections
Courtesy: IANS
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Japan Introduces Massive Campaign For Youth To Consume More Alcohol To Stimulate Economy
Japan urged its young adults to consume more alcohol due to a decrease in income collections. In an effort to strengthen the economy and tackle a troubling demographic issue, Nationwide Tax Agency established a national business competition named 'Sake Viva' to encourage alcohol use among the country's youth. The initiative encourages young people to develop business concepts that will raise demand for Japanese alcoholic beverages.
Tags: Japan, alcohol, fall in economy, economy crisis, campaign
Courtesy: DNA INDIA
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NDA Presidential Candidate Droupadi Murmu To Visit Uttar Pradesh On July 8
Draupadi Murmu, the NDA presidential candidate is scheduled to visit Lucknow to campaign for the Presidential election. On July 8-visit, Murmu will meet the MLAs and MPs of the BJP as well as allies in Uttar Pradesh, which is also the largest state with MPs, MLAs, votes value of over 1.2 1 lakhs. Moreover, of the total 10,86,431 people's representatives votes, UP alone, holds a total of 14.88% vote.
Tags: draupadi murmu, Presidential Elections, NDA, Lucknow, campaign
Courtesy: Business Standard
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'Claim Your Public Place' Kochi Police Spreads Message Assuring Women Safety
The Kochi police started a campaign, 'Claim Your Public Place', on March 8, International Women's Day. The campaign will last for 3 days from March 8-10, assuring women's safety and freedom for them to visit public places during late hours. The campaign will be carried out in three different places in the City and the first campaign has started off at Queen's walkaway.
Tags: Kochi, Police, International women's day, Women Safety, campaign
Courtesy: ANI
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Rahul Gandhi To Visit Amethi, Prayagraj For Election Campaign: UP
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Amethi and Prayagraj for a campaign on February 25, for the first time since December. Meanwhile, Priyanka Gandhi, Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, Former Union ministers Salman Khurshid and Sachin Pilot have been leading the campaign in UP. On December 18, Rahul last visited Amethi and Rae Bareli with UP Congress in-charge Priyanka. Notably, Priyanka lost the Lok Sabha elections from Amethi in 2019.… read-more
Tags: Rahul Gandhi, Congress Party, amethi, Prayagraj, campaign
Courtesy: The Hindustan Times
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Lord Rama Temple In Ayodhya Will Be National Temple Of India: CM Yogi
UP CM Yogi Adityanath said, a grand temple of Lord Rama in Ayodhya will be ready by 2023. He further said the temple will be a "national temple of India" (Rashtriya mandir)". The statement was made during a public meeting organised in Karhal Assembly constituency. The BJP and CM Yogi are campaigning for the ongoing UP Assembly elections, which is scheduled to end on March 7.
Tags: UP assembly election, Yogi Adityanath, Bharatiya Janata Party, campaign, ayodhya temple
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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EC Announces Ease In Campaign, Allows Padyatra & Extra Hours
In a relief to political parties, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced relaxations. According to the issued notification on February 12, padayatras with a limited people are allowed. In addition, poll campaign hours have been extended for four hours, 6:00 am to 10: pm, from the previous 8:00 am to 10 pm. Notably, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab and Manipur are set to contest Assembly elections.
Tags: Election Commission Of India, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, campaign, Poll Bound States
Courtesy: Business Standard
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Amit Shah, Priyanka Gandhi & Arvind Kejriwal To Hold Rallies On Feb 13: Punjab Assembly Polls
Political parties like the BJP, the AAP and Congress are set to campaign in poll bound Punjab, on February 13. While Amit Shah (3) will campaign for BJP, Priyanka Gandhi (2) and Arvind Kejriwal (2) will be campaigning for Congress and AAP, respectively. Punjab population will witness a total of seven rallies in the State, ahead of the Punjab polls, scheduled on February 20.
Tags: Punjab Elections 2022, Arvind Kejriwal, priyanka gandhi, Amit Shah, campaign
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Arvind Kejriwal's Wife, Daughter To Visit Punjab On Feb 11: Punjab Polls
Ahead of the Punjab elections, AAP Chief and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's wife and daughter are likely to visit Punjab on February 11, for campaigning. CM's wife Sunita Kejriwal and daughter Harshita Kejriwal will attend 'Jansabha' with Punjab CM face Bhagwat Mann in the Dhuri area, as per AAP. Delhi CM has promised the development of the state if voted to power. Meanwhile, Punjab elections are scheduled for February 20.
Tags: Punjab Polls, Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab, campaign, Assembly Elections
Courtesy: ANI