Jharkhand govt imposes complete ban on Gutkha and Paan Masala containing tobacco-nicotine

Jharkhand govt imposes complete ban on Gutkha and Paan Masala containing tobacco-nicotine

Ranchi, Feb 18 (IANS) The Jharkhand government has announced a complete ban on the production, distribution, sale, and storage of gutkha and paan masala containing nicotine and tobacco within the state. The state’s health department has issued a notification that this ban will be effective for the next year, starting from the notification date. The … Read more

Gujarat GST Dept uncovers Rs 2.55 crore tax evasion in pan masala trade

Gujarat GST Dept uncovers Rs 2.55 crore tax evasion in pan masala trade

Ahmedabad, Feb 6 (IANS) Gujarat State GST Department intercepted six vehicles transporting unaccounted pan masala and tobacco pouches in the Ahmedabad district on February 4, following it up with an investigation. The raids, based on specific intelligence, led to the detection of 42.12 lakh unaccounted pouches, with an estimated GST evasion of over Rs 2.55 … Read more