Shivamogga MP B.Y. Raghavendra said the government’s decision was not backed by good intentions, cites increase in number of liquor outlets.

Karnataka imposes a one-year ban on the manufacture and sale of gutka and pan masala containing tobacco or nicotine to protect public health.

Karnataka gutkha ban: Karnataka has announced a one-year ban on the sale and distribution of tobacco and nicotine products, including gutkha and pan masala, through a notification…