21/05/2016

 

Bihar bans ‘gutka’, ‘paan masala’

 

Patna,(BiharTimes): The Bihar government on Friday (May 20) imposed ban on the sale, distribution, storage, consumption, transportation and publicity of ‘gutka’ and ‘paan masala’ with effect from Saturday (May 21) for a period of one year.

A government notification issued on Friday authorised officials to conduct raids and inspections and take action against those flouting the guidelines.

The notification said that the prohibition would be applicable in the interest of public health.


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