Free Press Journal · DistrictNews · 2026-08-15
Karnataka Gutka Ban Row Deepens As Health Minister U T Khader Refuses To Withdraw Order Despite CM Shivakumar’s Directive
Karnataka Health Minister U T Khader has opposed withdrawing the government’s one-year ban on Gutka and Pan Masala despite CM D K Shivakumar directing officials to revoke it. Khader rejected concerns over its impact on arecanut prices, arguing Gutka makers rely on imported arecanut and that local growers could benefit from the ban. He said Gutka poses serious health risks. Karnataka Gutka Ban Row Deepens As Health Minister U T Khader Refuses To Withdraw Order Despite CM Shivakumar’s Directive
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