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Karnataka govt prohibits staff from smoking, consuming tobacco inside offices
Disciplinary action shall be taken against any government employee found smoking or consuming any tobacco products (gutka, paan masala, etc.) in the office.
Published on Nov 08, 2024 08:13 AM IST
PTI | HT News Desk
Tobacco use causes 80 lakh deaths annually worldwide: Docs
India is home to nearly 26 crore tobacco users, accounting for approximately 29% of the adult population. This includes 42% of men and 14% of women.
Published on May 30, 2024 08:17 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
K’taka assembly passes bill banning hookah bars, cigarette sale to those under 21
Karnataka government bans hookah bars statewide with penalties up to 3 years imprisonment and ₹1 lakh fine. Measures also include raising tobacco purchase age to 21.
Updated on Feb 21, 2024 08:16 PM IST
Karnataka passes bill to ban hookah bars, sale of cigarettes to buyers below 21
The Karnataka government has amended the previous COTP act and said that the amendment is to protect the health of citizens from lung-related diseases.
Published on Feb 21, 2024 05:31 PM IST
Crime branch cracks down on illegal online lottery centers
Over 10 online lottery centers in Mumbai have been raided, resulting in the arrest of 37 individuals. The crackdown also extends to suppliers of banned gutkha and tobacco products.
Updated on Dec 23, 2023 08:12 AM IST
Manish K Pathak