Telangana IT Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu flagging-off Oral Cancer Awareness Marathon in Hyderabad on Sunday, April 26. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Telangana IT Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu on Sunday, April 26, warned that the consumption of gutka, pan masala, khaini and narcotic substances pose serious health risks and can be life-threatening, stressing that the State government is taking stringent measures to curb their use and illegal sale. He was speaking after participating in an Oral Cancer Awareness Marathon in Hyderabad organised by the Global Oral Cancer Trust where he flagged off a 10K run. Urging young people to steer clear of addiction, the Minister called on them to adopt healthier lifestyles and work towards a brighter future. Cyberabad Police Commissioner M. Ramesh flagged off a 5K run as part of the event. Published – April 26, 2026 08:14 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Do not allot Simhachalam temple land for Google Data Centre: CWC member Indian Gaur fell into Varahi canal, rescued