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Health
Karnataka Bans Sale and Distribution of Tobacco, Nicotine Products
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 12 Aug 2026, 04:38 PM
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The Karnataka government has imposed a statewide ban on the sale and distribution of all tobacco and nicotine products.
The Karnataka government has announced a comprehensive ban on the sale and distribution of tobacco and nicotine products across the state. This move aims to curb tobacco consumption and protect public health. The ban applies to all forms of tobacco, including cigarettes, bidis, and other nicotine-containing items. Enforcement details and timelines have not yet been disclosed by officials.