Karnataka Bans Tobacco Ads on Buses, Bus Stands: Minister Ramalinga Reddy

• Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy ordered a ban on direct and indirect tobacco advertisements.
• The ban applies to all buses and bus stands of the state's four transport corporations.
• The directive was issued to KSRTC, BMTC, NWKRTC, and KKRTC managing directors.
• Reddy emphasized the ban is in the public interest and must be implemented immediately.
• Existing tobacco ads must be removed within a fixed timeline with strict compliance.

Why It Matters: Karnataka implements an immediate ban on all tobacco advertisements on state buses and bus stands.