Excise Dept Seizes 300 Bottles of Illicit Liquor in Mohali
Mohali excise officials arrest a smuggler near Mataur village, seizing 25 cases of whiskey meant for illegal sale in Chandigarh. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Mohali excise officials arrest a smuggler near Mataur village, seizing 25 cases of whiskey meant for illegal sale in Chandigarh. Read the full details of the crackdown.
HRAWI requests Maharashtra govt to extend operating hours for bars & restaurants until 5 AM on Dec 24, 25, 31. Move aims to boost festive hospitality & tourism.
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Explore how Bengaluru's historic churches, including the 1840s-era Church of the Assumption, are celebrating Christmas with carols, masses, and festive traditions. Discover the city's rich holiday spirit.
Excise officials in Odisha's Ganjam district arrested four persons, including a woman, and seized 52 kg of ganja worth ₹25 lakh. One accused was previously arrested for smuggling. Read the full details.
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Kerala Excise arrests a father-son duo in Thiruvananthapuram, seizing 100kg of banned tobacco products meant for wholesale distribution. Read about the special festive season crackdown.
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Kalyan Excise vigilance team intercepts a container smuggling foreign liquor worth nearly ₹1 crore from Goa & MP. Driver arrested, investigation ongoing to bust the racket. Read details.
Gurgaon's excise department investigates liquor vends for allegedly overcharging restaurants for beer, violating policy and encouraging tax evasion. Full details inside.
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Chandigarh's Excise Commissioner warns of strict action against illegal liquor promotion on social media. Stakeholders propose beer-focused reforms for 2026-27 policy. Read more.
Bengaluru police mandate undertakings from pubs for New Year, banning smoking, drugs, and crackers. Boards must be displayed prominently. Get the full details here.
Vijay Nagar police in Indore intercepted a bus and seized 777.6 litres of illegal liquor worth Rs 7.5 lakh. Driver and conductor booked under Excise Act. Read the full details.
Thiruvananthapuram excise department's special drive nets 500 litres of illicit liquor and wash, leading to two arrests. Officials vow to continue intensified inspections to curb illegal trade.
UP Excise Commissioner Adarsh Singh mandates statewide checks on bars & shops illegally serving liquor. Action follows complaints of norm violations & open consumption near outlets.
Bengaluru's iconic Samrat Hotel has reopened its legendary restaurant dining hall after four years of operating as a food court. Discover the revival story.
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Parliament has approved the Central Excise Amendment Bill, 2025, raising excise duty on tobacco products. The move aims to boost revenue and curb consumption. Read the full details and implications here.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified in Lok Sabha that the tobacco levy is an excise duty, not a new cess. The move aims to keep cigarettes unaffordable and revenue will be shared with states.
Get the latest from Bengaluru on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Stay informed with all the essential news for December 3, 2025.
The Lok Sabha has passed a crucial bill to amend excise duty rates on tobacco and its products. This legislative move aims to update the Central Excise Act, 1944. Read for details and implications.
Bengaluru cab drivers plan protest against Kempegowda Airport's new overstaying fee. From Dec 8, only 8 mins free. They demand 15 mins for pickups. Details inside.
Bengaluru police confirm a bomb threat sent to the commissioner's email, targeting the airport and city malls, was a hoax. Investigation is ongoing. Read the full details.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces bills to impose excise duty on tobacco and a health cess on pan masala, ensuring high taxes after GST compensation ends. Read the details.
Bengaluru's Freedom Park, the city's protest hub, is temporarily closed for major redevelopment. All events, including protests, are suspended until upgrades are complete. Details inside.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables two key bills in Lok Sabha to impose excise duty on tobacco and a cess on pan masala, replacing the GST compensation cess. Get the full details.
The government will table two key bills in Lok Sabha to impose excise duty on tobacco and a new cess on pan masala manufacturing. This move follows the end of the GST compensation cess. Read for details.
Despite handling over 180 trains daily, Bengaluru's KR Puram railway station remains the most neglected major station in the city, with sluggish upgrades failing to match rising passenger numbers.