Karnataka Health Dept. orders immediate ban on trade, consumption of hookah products
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Department on Wednesday issued orders placing a ban on the sale, consumption, advertisement, promotion, collection and trade of all types of hookah products in the state with immediate effect.
According to the department’s release, the ban extends to all hookah products, including tobacco or nicotine-containing hookah, non-nicotine variants, tobacco-free options, flavored and unflavored varieties, molasses, shisha, and similar products under different names.
The order directs action to be taken against violators under various regulations, including Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA)-2003, Child Care and Protection Act, 2015, Food Safety and Quality Act-2006, Karnataka Poisons (Possession and Sale) Rules 2015 and Indian Penal Code and Fire Control and Fire Safety Act.
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Highlighting the consumption of hookah in hotels, bars, and restaurants poses a risk to the safety of food items for public consumption and may have adverse effects on public health, the Department of Health and Family Welfare stated that, in accordance with Article 47 of the Constitution, it is the duty of the state government to protect public health. Subsequently the department ordered the ban in the interest of the people.
COTPA 2003 ಕಾಯ್ದೆ ಹಾಗೂ ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಆರೈಕೆ ಮತ್ತು ರಕ್ಷಣೆ ಕಾಯ್ದೆ 2015 ಅಡಿಯಲ್ಲಿ, ರಾಜ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಬಗ್ಗೆಯ ಹುಕ್ಕಾ ಉತ್ಪನ್ನಗಳ ಮಾರಾಟ, ಸೇವನೆ, ಜಾಹೀರಾತು, ಸೇವಿಸಲು ಪ್ರಚೋದನೆ, ಸಂಗ್ರಹಣೆ ನಿಷೇಧಿಸಿ ಆದೇಶ ಹೊರಡಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ.
— K'taka Health Dept (@DHFWKA) February 7, 2024
ಉಲಂಘನೆ ಮಾಡಿದವರ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಕಾನೂನಿನ ಪ್ರಕಾರ ಕಠಿಣ ಕ್ರಮ ಕೈಗೊಳ್ಳಲಾಗುವುದು.#HookahBan pic.twitter.com/8JtRmSr3Dv
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Nagaland Guv La Ganesan passes away at 80
Kohima, Aug 15 (PTI): Nagaland Governor La Ganesan died on Friday while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Chennai, a Raj Bhavan official said.
He was 80.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned Ganesan's demise, and remembered him as a devout nationalist who dedicated his life to service and nation-building.
"He worked hard to expand the BJP across Tamil Nadu. He was deeply passionate about Tamil culture too. My thoughts are with his family and admirers. Om Shanti," Modi said in an X post.
Ganesan, who was undergoing treatment at the ICU of the hospital for the last few days, died on Friday night, a Raj Bhavan spokesperson said.
On August 8, Ganesan had collapsed at his home in Chennai and sustained a head injury, sources said.
He was immediately rushed to the hospital, where doctors admitted him to the ICU to undergo intensive monitoring and treatment.
Ganesan was appointed the 21st Governor of Nagaland on February 12, 2023. He assumed office on February 20 that year.
Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh condoled the death of the Nagaland Governor.
"Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri La Ganesan Ji, Hon'ble Governor of Nagaland and former Governor of Manipur. He will be remembered for his sincere commitment to the welfare of our state and his devoted service to the nation. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones in this moment of grief. May his soul rest in eternal peace," he said in an X post.
"Even in the midst of serious matters, he always brought ease with his gentle humour and warmth, a memory I will always cherish," Singh added.
Former BJP MP Rajkumar Ranjan Singh also expressed shock over Ganesan's demise.
"I personally feel shocked at the sudden demise of Shri La Ganesan ji, the former Hon'ble Governor of Manipur and the present Governor of Nagaland today at Chennai. I pray to Gods for a peaceful journey of the departed soul to his heavenly abode. OM SHANTI," he posted on X.
Pained by the passing of Nagaland Governor Thiru La. Ganesan Ji. He will be remembered as a devout nationalist, who dedicated his life to service and nation-building. He worked hard to expand the BJP across Tamil Nadu. He was deeply passionate about Tamil culture too. My thoughts… pic.twitter.com/E1VXtsKul3
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2025
