Ban on smoking in hotels, bars, clubs: Minister UT Khader
Bengaluru, November 19: Urban Development Minister UT Khader said that the government has completely banned smoking cigarette and consuming other tobacco products in all public places including hotels, bars and clubs.
Speaking to reporters here on Monday, the Minister said that a circular was issued from the Municipal Administration Department over this issue keeping in mind the public health. As per the Prohibition of Smoking and Protection of Health of Non-smokers Act 2001, the government has banned smoking in all public places including hotels, bar and restaurants, pubs and clubs with immediate effect. Those who would not follow this order would lose their licence, he warned.
His department would require the cooperation of all departments to control the tobacco-related health problems. So, a meeting of the heads of all departments was convened under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister. The government was also thinking of revoking subsidy on tobacco and alcohol products, he said.
Minors and those who do not smoke should not be allowed into ‘smoking zone’ and no food, breakfast, liquor, cigarette, water, tea and coffee would be served in ‘smoking zone’, he said.
The Minister also held dialogues with a delegation of the USA on urban programmes and controlling contagious diseases. Former minister Suresh Kumar, MLC Srikante Gowda and others were present.
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Maharashtra govt withdraws order to disburse Rs 10 crore for strengthening state Waqf Board
Mumbai (PTI): The Maharashtra government on Friday withdrew its order to disburse Rs 10 crore for strengthening the Maharashtra state Waqf Board, state chief secretary Sujata Saunik said.
The development comes a day after a government resolution (GR) was issued, in which the state administration ordered disbursal of Rs 10 crore funds for strengthening the state Waqf Board.
When asked whether the GR was withdrawn, Saunik confirmed the development.
As per the November 28 GR, Rs 20 crore were earmarked for 2024-25 for strengthening of the Maharashtra State Board of Waqfs (MSBW). Of that, Rs 2 crore were disbursed to the MSBW headquartered in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
