Uttarakhand imposes one-year ban on gutka and tobacco products

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The Uttarakhand government has prohibited the sale and consumption of gutka and tobacco for one year. The ban, announced by the state's Health Department, is effective immediately and covers all districts. Officials stated the measure aims to protect public health and reduce tobacco-related diseases. The order instructs authorities to enforce the ban strictly across the state.

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