Karnataka govt bans hookah across state citing 'public health and safety'

Feb 08, 2024

Taking to his social media, the Karnataka Health Minister posted on X, "Statewide Ban on Hookah to Protect Public Health and Youth Given the...

Chandigarh Administration bans hookah bars from operating in city

Oct 13, 2020

Chandigarh [India], October 13 : The Chandigarh Administration on Tuesday imposed a ban on hookah bars. In an order issued by District Magistrate Mandip...

Tamil Nadu passes bill to ban hookah bars in state

Oct 20, 2022

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 20 : Tamil Nadu Assembly has passed a bill to ban hookah bars in the state.

West Bengal: Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation seeks ban on hookah parlours

Dec 05, 2022

Days after the West Bengal government banned hookah bars in the capital city of Kolkata citing the effects on public health, Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation...

Haryana imposes ban on hookah in pubs, restaurants, hotels

Sep 29, 2023

Amit Bhatia, Deputy Excise Commissioner in the State said, “The Chief Minister has taken this decision regarding public health, it will be implemented fully....

Telangana: Police raid Shehri Cafe in Nagole over unauthorised hookah operations

Mar 21, 2026

ACP Krishnaiah further said, "During the raid at the hookah parlour, we found hookah pots and flavours. Around 20 people were smoking hookah here....