Karnataka has enforced a one-year ban on the production, sale, and distribution of gutkha and pan masala containing tobacco or nicotine, citing public health concerns.
The decision was taken to protect public health
Aug 12, 2026
03:00 pm
What's the storyKarnataka has imposed a one-year ban on the manufacture, storage, distribution, transportation and sale of gutkha and pan masala containing tobacco or nicotine.
The decision was taken to protect public health and was notified on June 15, 2026.
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