Gutka

Gutka sale to be non-bailable offence in Maharashtra

Maharashtra government on Monday said that those involved in the sale of gutka would be booked under non-bailable sections regarding the offence.

How the Gutka ban can revive cigarette business

While there is no restriction on sale of loose tobacco or smoking tobacco products in these states, the low-end brands such as Bristol, Flake and Scissors of ITC and Charminar of VST are likely to benefit from the gutka ban.

Gutka consumption and availability in India reduced since ban: WHO

The availability of gutka and its consumption has reduced since the banning of gutka by various states, the WHO said today.

Budget 2014: Tax hike on cigarettes, soft drinks for better health, says Jaitley

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Thursday proposed hiking steeply the excise duty on cigarettes, pan masala, tobacco products and aerated drinks while reducing the rates on sports equipment like gloves and specified food processing and packaging machinery.

After Gutka, Akshay to team up with Karan Johar for another film

Actor Akshay Kumar, who was set to act in Karan Johar's home production 'Gutka', is apparently not doing it but would work in another movie with him.

Manufacturing and sale of gutka must be banned: Centre tells SC

The Centre on Tuesday favoured a ban on all kinds of gutka saying the poor are vulnerable to it but expressed reservations on banning cigarettes as it is not "affordable to everyone".

Paan shop owners stay shut in Mumbai to protest gutka ban

Paan and tobacco shops in Mumbai remained shut today in protest of the new ordinance passed by the Maharashtra Department of Food and Drugs in July. The ordinance placed a statewide ban on the sale of scented betel nut and tobacco.

Himachal Pradesh bans all tobacco-based products

The hill state has already banned smoking in public places and its capital Shimla has been declared a "smoke-free" town.

Gutka banned in Delhi

The Delhi Government on Monday decided to enforce a blanket ban on manufacturing, sale, storage and display of all gutka products in the city. The ban will also be imposed on pan masalas and similar products containing nicotine and tobacco.

Jharkhand bans sale, manufacturing of gutka

The Jharkhand government on Tuesday banned manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of 'gutka' (tobacco-laced areca nut pieces) in the state, said an official.