Karnataka Withdraws Gutka Ban

The Karnataka government's decision to withdraw the ban on gutka is expected to bring relief to arecanut growers in the state. The ban had resulted in significant losses for these farmers, who were unable to sell their produce. The MLAs had raised the issue, highlighting the plight of the arecanut growers and the need to withdraw the ban. The government has now decided to lift the ban, in a move that is likely to benefit the arecanut industry in the state. The decision is seen as a victory for the arecanut growers, who had been struggling to make ends meet due to the ban.