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Karnataka HC upholds blanket ban on sale of hookah, water-pipe smoking

The decision came following the rejection of a batch of petitions challenging the government's ban, which was deemed necessary due to concerns over fire hazards, public health, and safety.

22 April 2024, 19:46 IST

Karnataka HC upholds blanket ban on sale of hookah, water-pipe smoking

22 April 2024, 19:46 IST

Karnataka Assembly passes bill prohibiting hookah bars, use of tobacco products in public places

The bill also prohibits the use of tobacco products in public places, and the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products near educational institutions and to persons below the age of 21 years.

21 February 2024, 15:56 IST

Karnataka Assembly passes bill prohibiting hookah bars, use of tobacco products in public places

21 February 2024, 15:56 IST

Son caught bunking classes to smoke hookah, video shows father teaching him a lesson

According to the user who posted this video on social media, the boy had informed his father about going to coaching classes, instead he was then caught at a rooftop cafe.

14 October 2023, 10:09 IST

Son caught bunking classes to smoke hookah, video shows father teaching him a lesson

14 October 2023, 10:09 IST

Hookah ban only in public places, says minister

The government is amending the law to enforce the ban, states Dinesh Gundu Rao

21 September 2023, 20:47 IST

Hookah ban only in public places, says minister

21 September 2023, 20:47 IST

Karnataka to ban hookah bars, raise age limit for tobacco use

Noting that hookah bars are turning out to be a gateway to drugs, Rao said many youngsters aged between 12 and 27 years are frequenting these joints and getting addicted to drugs.

19 September 2023, 20:21 IST

Karnataka to ban hookah bars, raise age limit for tobacco use

19 September 2023, 20:21 IST

MP approves amendment bill to ban hookah lounges

He said CM Chouhan will issue a new Youth Policy on January 13 next year

13 December 2022, 16:54 IST

Madhya Pradesh cabinet approves amendment bill to ban hookah lounges

MP approves amendment bill to ban hookah lounges

13 December 2022, 16:54 IST

Hookah bars will no longer be permitted in Kolkata

The young generation is getting addicted, and while there’s no evidence, at some places addictive substances are being mixed, the mayor said

02 December 2022, 15:39 IST

Hookah bars will no longer be permitted in Kolkata

02 December 2022, 15:39 IST

CCB raids hookah bars operating with expired licence

It's legal to operate hookah bars but owners must obtain a licence from the relevant authorities and must not serve minors

06 November 2022, 20:57 IST

CCB raids three hookah bars operating with expired licence

CCB raids hookah bars operating with expired licence

06 November 2022, 20:57 IST

UP Police busts illegal hookah bar in Greater Noida

23 August 2022, 06:35 IST

UP Police busts illegal hookah bar in Greater Noida

23 August 2022, 06:35 IST

Cafe 'illegally' serving hookah near airport raided

Police also found 15-20 customers consuming hookah without any social distancing

11 May 2022, 19:37 IST

Cafe 'illegally' serving hookah near airport raided

11 May 2022, 19:37 IST