Sat May 31 13:06:16 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**Indian Red Cross Society Leads Anti-Tobacco Efforts in Srikakulam on No Tobacco Day**

**Srikakulam, India – May 31, 2025** – The Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) Srikakulam District, along with educational institutions, spearheaded awareness campaigns across the district on Saturday, marking “No Tobacco Day.” P. Jaganmohana Rao, Chairman of IRCS Srikakulam, emphasized the detrimental effects of tobacco and other harmful substances on both physical and financial well-being. He reiterated IRCS’s commitment to aiding individuals through de-addiction centers staffed by volunteer doctors.

Rao highlighted that the “No Smoking Day” initiative was established in 1987 following a call from the World Health Organization. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and Kinjarapu Yerrannaidu College of Agriculture Science collaborated to organize an Anti-Tobacco rally in SSR Puram, Etcherla mandal. Students participating in the rally pledged to educate the public on the negative impacts of tobacco and drug use. Dean of the College K. Moshe, IRCS Public Relations Officer P. Chaitanya Kumar, and other IRCS representatives actively participated in the awareness drive. The efforts aimed to promote healthier lifestyles and encourage individuals to abstain from tobacco products.

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This is a news article published by The Hindu on May 31, 2025, in Srikakulam, India. It reports on the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) leading an awareness campaign on “No Tobacco Day.” The article emphasizes the harmful effects of tobacco and highlights the IRCS’s commitment to providing de-addiction services. It also mentions the collaboration with NHRC and Kinjarapu Yerrannaidu College of Agriculture Science in organizing an anti-tobacco rally. The provided text also includes descriptions of other content published by The Hindu such as “The View From India,” “Karnataka Today,” “First Day First Show,” “Today’s Cache,” “Science For All,” “Data Point,” “Health Matters,” and “The Hindu On Books.” Finally, it included the terms and conditions for commenting on the website.

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