The consumption of Gutka has become a major health hazard in the Lasbela region. Gutka, a type of tobacco also known as betel nut, is made from the Areca palm, which is native to South Asia.

In a statement, Satish Mahana said, “The consumption of pan-masala and gutka is hereby prohibited on Vidhan Sabha premises, with immediate effect.” “If any individual consumes pan-masala and ...

UP assembly speaker Satish Mahana announced on Wednesday that the consumption of pan masala and gutka has been banned inside the premises after an MLA was caught spitting the tobacco product.

It is pertinent to mention that in 2017, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had imposed a ban on chewing pan, gutka and other tobacco products in all government offices in the state.

An official on Monday said that the police have seized banned gutka and tobacco products valued at Rs 6.32 lakh from a tempo on a highway in Maharashtra's Palghar district, reported news agency PTI.

Palghar, Maharashtra: Palghar police seized banned gutka and tobacco products worth ₹6.32 lakh from a tempo on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway in Dahanu on Saturday, an official reported on Monday.