K'taka Govt continues tough measures against colas

Bangalore, Aug 19 (UNI) The Karnataka Government has extended the ban on the sale of carbonated drinks to shops and establishments leased out by the Religious and Charitable Endowments department in the State as the colas were found to contain pesticides beyond the prescribed limits.

According to official sources, the department issued instructions to all concerned to take suitable measures to prevent the sale and distribution of the banned drinks in shops belonging to the State Muzarai department.

Karnataka had already banned the sale of the aerated drinks in educational institutions, hospitals, both Government and private, and during Government programmes. Besides, the Government had filed a case against soft drink giant Coca Cola in the Small Causes court here after its drinks were found to contain Malthene over and above the premissible level.

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