Coimbatore Witnesses No Smoking Day Awareness Street Play at Race Course

The CSW Foundation and District Tobacco Control Cell Coimbatore hosted a No Smoking Day Awareness Street Play at Race Course, with students from Bharathiar University, PSG CAS, and Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Science actively participating to promote a smoke-free lifestyle.


Coimbatore, March 16, 2024 – The bustling Race Course area of Coimbatore became the stage for a compelling No Smoking Day Awareness Street Play today, in a joint initiative by the CSW Foundation and the District Tobacco Control Cell Coimbatore. Aimed at combatting smoking's pervasive threat and educating the public about its harmful effects, the event drew energetic participation from students of Bharathiar University, PSG College of Arts and Science (PSG CAS), and Kumaraguru College of Arts and Science (Kumaraguru CAS).

This impactful event showcased the students' dedication to promoting a healthier, smoke-free environment. Through their dynamic and engaging performances, the participants effectively communicated the critical dangers of smoking and the paramount importance of quitting for one’s health. Their creative narratives and vivid portrayals underscored the myriad health risks linked to tobacco use, from chronic diseases to diminished quality of life, urging attendees to reconsider their smoking habits.



The No Smoking Day Awareness Street Play was not just an educational endeavor but a call to action, encouraging the community to adopt healthier lifestyle choices and to support each other in the journey towards cessation. It underscored the role of collective effort in fostering significant societal change, leveraging the vitality and inventiveness of the youth to spearhead this crucial awareness campaign.

This initiative reaffirms the power of community engagement and the arts in driving social change, particularly in the fight against tobacco use. By bringing together students, health advocates, and the public, the event paved the way for continued dialogue and action towards realizing a smoke-free society in Coimbatore and beyond.

Two DMK councillors switch to AIADMK in Coimbatore, CPI Councillor resigns

In Coimbatore, two DMK councillors joined AIADMK and a CPI councillor quit citing internal issues, ahead of upcoming loc...

Tamil Nadu records 10.83% growth, second straight year in double digits; beats national average

Tamil Nadu recorded 10.83% real economic growth in 2025-26, marking its second consecutive year of double-digit expansio...

Masked burglars flee after breaking door in Kottappulipalaiyam village

Masked burglars attempted a break-in at Nachimuththu's house in Kottappulipalaiyam village near Dharapuram on Tuesday ev...

19 Goats Worth Rs 2.5 Lakh Stolen from Farmer's Shed in Pappini Near Kangeyam

Unidentified thieves stole 19 goats valued at Rs 2.5 lakh from farmer Ponnusamy's shed in Pappini near Kangeyam, Tiruppu...

Brother Attacks Sibling with Sickle During Drunken Brawl Near Dharapuram, Flees Scene

Chandrasekar, 50, was critically injured after his younger brother Senadipathi attacked him with a sickle during a heate...

Sri Ramakrishna Women's College Achieves 7th National Rank in EducationWorld Survey

Sri Ramakrishna Women's College of Arts and Science in Coimbatore has secured 7th position nationally and 10th among pri...