SC Stays Rajasthan HC Order on Highway Liquor Shops
The Supreme Court has granted interim relief to the Rajasthan government and liquor license holders, staying a High Court order to remove 1,102 shops near highways.
The Supreme Court has granted interim relief to the Rajasthan government and liquor license holders, staying a High Court order to remove 1,102 shops near highways.
The Supreme Court has temporarily halted a Rajasthan High Court directive to relocate 1,102 liquor shops near highways, citing legal precedents and state discretion.
The Enforcement Directorate has summoned YSRCP MP PV Midhun Reddy for questioning in the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam investigation case. The probe focuses on alleged irregularities in the state's liquor policy.
The Yogi Adityanath government suspended Gautam Budh Nagar's district excise officer Subodh Kumar after repeated complaints of overcharging at liquor shops. Officials confirmed negligence in handling the issue.
Patna police arrested an alleged liquor supplier near GPO roundabout during a vehicle-checking drive. Foreign liquor was recovered from his car.
Mumbai witnesses a sharp rise in illegal liquor trade ahead of BMC elections, with arrests tripling and seizures soaring as political operatives mobilize voters in slum areas.
The Bombay High Court declined to restrict liquor sale ban only to polling day, upholding Maharashtra rules that prohibit sales before, during, and after elections.
Over 30 Tasmac liquor shops in Namakkal district remained closed as employees protested the burden of pasting stickers on bottles under the empty bottle return scheme.
Darbhanga police arrested an RJD youth wing functionary and another person for liquor smuggling. Police seized 187.92 litres of foreign liquor worth ₹3 lakh and uncovered a network.
All liquor outlets in Coimbatore will remain closed on Friday, January 16, to observe Thiruvalluvar Day. The district administration has issued strict orders.
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Ballia police seized 2780 litres of English liquor worth ₹17.7 lakh from a pickup truck after a dramatic chase near Varanasi. Read the full details of the crackdown on illicit liquor trade.
A month after Punjab govt declared Amritsar's walled city a 'Holy City' and banned meat, liquor & tobacco, the order remains on paper. Read about the growing scepticism and underground trade fears.
Jaipur's excise department sealed 27 liquor shops for alleged violations. Owners claim arbitrary action, saying they met sales targets. Read the full details of the dispute.
Chandigarh Police confiscate 300 cartons of illegal liquor in a major raid, arresting one suspect. Details on the operation and ongoing investigation inside.
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Ludhiana's Excise Department has intensified its crackdown on eateries illegally serving liquor. 13 establishments fined over ₹1.5 lakh in recent raids. Details inside.
A joint excise team seized 477 litres of foreign liquor and 210 litres of spirit in Hazaribag. One arrested, six booked and absconding. Read the full details of the police crackdown.
Gujarat's recent relaxation of its prohibition law in GIFT City highlights the state's balancing act between a decades-old dry law and the demands of global business. Explore the history and impact of this pivotal change.
Amritsar's crucial radial roads project near the Golden Temple is set to begin, easing traffic and improving pilgrim access. Read about the plan and timeline.
Rajasthan's New Year celebrations saw record liquor sales exceeding Rs 119 crore, a Rs 5 crore jump from last year. Jaipur led the festivities with hundreds of venues. Discover the premium import trend driving the surge.
Patna authorities arrested nine individuals and seized 66 litres of illegal country-made liquor in a major raid in Kankarbagh. DM vows strict enforcement of prohibition laws. Read the full details.
Unidentified assailants fired shots at a chemist shop and a saloon in Amritsar's Green Avenue. Police are investigating the gang rivalry link. Read the latest updates.
Residents of ECC Road in Bengaluru's Whitefield area are up in arms against a proposed liquor store near a school and temple. Read about their legal fight and community concerns.
Motihari excise officials, acting on a tip-off, intercepted a truck from UP and seized 100 cartons of foreign liquor concealed in fodder. Read the full story of the smuggling attempt.
Amritsar's new 'holy city' status for its walled area faces civic challenges like debris, stray dogs & traffic. Officials promise action. Will it become a model?
GRP personnel at Kanpur Central Railway Station arrested a 24-year-old man smuggling illicit liquor to Bihar. The police recovered 48 quarters of English liquor worth Rs 10,000. Read the full details of the operation.
Maharashtra Made Liquor (MML) sees unexpected high demand since October launch, causing supply shortages. Retailers report weekly stockouts as manufacturers race to scale up production. Discover the price and quality factors driving its popularity.
The declaration of Amritsar's walled city as a 'holy city' has sparked light-hearted family debates about identity. Residents inside joke about being 'holy,' teasing relatives outside. Explore how policy shapes social bonds.
GRP Prayagraj arrests youth, uncovers liquor mafia's new train-route smuggling tactic using unemployed youths. Details on the commission-based network and police probe inside.