Thiruvananthapuram, April 7 – As the Kerala Assembly elections enter their final phase, the state is preparing for an unusual period of calm, at least when it comes to alcohol.With Kerala set to vote on Thursday to elect 140 new legislators, authorities have enforced a strict 48-hour dry...
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Srinagar, March 31 A religious group here on Tuesday criticized National Conference MLA Hasnain Masoodi for defending the sale of liquor in Jammu and Kashmir for revenue purposes."Such remarks are deeply unfortunate, given the clear Islamic prohibitions on intoxicants, and they are...
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Jammu, February 24 Jammu and Kashmir has recorded the sale of over 5.63 crore bottles of liquor during the current financial year up to January 2026, with Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and beer accounting for the major share.According to official data, a total of over 5.63 crore bottles...
Chandigarh, February 23 – Projecting excise revenue of ₹12,800 crore for 2026-27, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Cheema said on Monday that the state's excise reforms are now directly strengthening public welfare by funding schools, hospitals, and other schemes that benefit the public...
Bhopal, February 19 – The Madhya Pradesh cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, on Thursday approved the state's excise policy for the financial year 2026-27, retaining key restrictions on liquor sales while introducing measures aimed at enhancing transparency, revenue protection, and...
New Delhi, February 17 – The Delhi High Court has observed that while bars and pubs are permitted to operate under the law, their right to conduct business must be balanced with the citizens’ and children’s right to a noise-free, peaceful, and orderly environment.In disposing of a writ...
Jaipur, February 16 – Liquor traders across Jaipur shut their shops and staged a protest outside the Excise Office in Jhalana on Monday, demanding an extension in liquor sale timings and an end to what they described as unwarranted police harassment.The strike received a mixed response in the...