Coca Cola banned near temples in Bangalore

Bangalore: The State Govt banned the sale of carbonated drinks near 2,000temples with immediate effect. Carbonated drinks are also banned near educatinal institutions, private and Govt hospitals.

Sources say that 13 aerated drinks have been banned in shops and establishments within a radius of 100 feet of temples.
The Government has filed a case against Coca-Cola under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, however, similar cases have been filed against Thums Up and Mirinda.

Karnataka is the first state to file a case against a soft drink firm while Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Punjab have partially banned the sale of soft drinks.

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