Bokaro police raided an under-construction house in Kanjkiro village, arresting one man and seizing a large cache of illicit liquor, bottles, and manufacturing equipment. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Surat SOG police raided three hookah outlets in City Light, seizing 738 hookahs, including AK-47 shaped designs. Three owners detained. Details on the crackdown inside.
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.
Delhi govt plans a mobile app for pre-booking liquor brands. This aims to reduce queues and ensure availability. Learn how this digital move will change your buying experience.
A Gurgaon SIT uncovers a massive liquor smuggling racket diverting imported consignments from govt warehouses to shops, evading crores in Customs duty. Key arrests made, masterminds flee abroad.
Multiple Gurgaon liquor shops under probe for smuggling now face complaints for serious excise policy breaches, including illegal advertising and selling below MRP. Lawyer demands sealing and license suspension.
Ahmedabad's Prevention of Crime Branch raided a country liquor brewery hidden in the Sabarmati riverbed near Kotarpur waterworks, seizing large quantities of illicit brew. One detained, one suspect fled.
Rajkot police seize liquor worth over Rs 2.22 crore from a tanker, arresting two. The alleged kingpin has 17 prior prohibition cases. Read the full investigation details.
Trichy police arrest 37-year-old Hidayathullah S, seizing 212 liquor bottles worth ₹1 lakh from a vacant plot near the airport. The bottles were allegedly sourced from Puducherry for illegal sale.
Odisha Police enhance night security with checkpoints from 1 AM to 5 AM to protect women workers and tourists. New law allows women's night shifts. Read details.
Odisha assembly passes bill allowing women night shifts with safety measures and exempts small shops from key regulations. Daily work hours increased, overtime limits raised.
Jhabua police intercepted a truck near the Gujarat border, seizing foreign & country-made liquor worth over Rs 2 crore. The driver fled. Read the full details of the major bust here.
Bokaro Steel Limited and district administration razed three dozen illegal shops and eateries in Sector 4 City Centre. Officials warn more action is coming. Read the full details.
Ahmedabad police confiscated over 53,000 bottles of prohibited liquor and 196 bags of animal hair from an abandoned truck. Read the full details of the major seizure under the Gujarat Prohibition Act.
Jamtara police intercept a truck and two cars smuggling liquor into Bihar, seizing 210 IMFL crates and 78 spirit gallons. Four Dhanbad residents arrested in the late-night raid. Read the full story.
Telangana faces potential liquor supply crisis as companies warn of shortages due to unpaid dues. 2,620 stores set to open Dec 1 amid election and festival demand surge. Read more.
Two jewellery shop owners on NDA Road in Pune bravely resisted armed robbers on consecutive days, preventing theft despite sustaining injuries. Police investigating possible connections between both incidents.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi conducts anti-encroachment drive near RSS headquarters, removes 15 illegal shops and temporary structures. Action follows complaints about traffic congestion.
Tamil Nadu Tasmac employees announce statewide strike on December 3 protesting new bottle buyback scheme. Workers cite health risks and increased workload. Read full details.
Aravalli police arrested one person and seized Indian-made foreign liquor worth Rs 2.54 lakh near Meravada village. Two other accused are currently absconding. Read more details.
Dewas Police intercept truck with 675 boxes of foreign liquor worth ₹85.35 lakh in Operation Prahar. Two arrested in major crackdown on illegal alcohol trade. Read full details.
Rajasthan High Court directs state government to remove 1,102 liquor shops near highways within two months, citing alarming rise in drunk driving accidents. Court prioritizes public safety over revenue.
Telangana High Court Justice B Vijaysen Reddy criticized rapid liquor shop expansion, suggesting state needs new name. Hearing petition against wine shop in residential area.
Telangana High Court judge Justice B Vijaysen Reddy criticized the rapid expansion of liquor outlets while hearing a petition against a wine shop in residential area. Read more about the court's strong observations.
Nagpur excise department confiscated 373 litres of foreign liquor worth ₹10.08 lakh smuggled from MP. Two arrested. Report illegal liquor to helpline 18002339999.
Security agencies intensify checks on hardware and chemical shops in Kashmir following Delhi blast revelations. Authorities implement strict monitoring protocols.
J&K Police launches inspections at chemical shops and industries to prevent ammonium nitrate misuse following the Red Fort explosion. Stay informed on security measures.
Three police personnel injured as violent mob attacks team arresting liquor smuggler in Patna. 17 arrested, vehicle vandalized in late-night clash. Read full details.
Arunachalam Vellayan, former Murugappa chairman, passed away at 72. His bold retail vision led Coromandel International to serve 3 million farmers through 1,000 Growmor shops. Read his legacy.
Karnataka introduces app-based monitoring for fair price shops, linking ePoS with electronic weighing machines to ensure beneficiaries receive exact ration quantities. Stay informed about this governance innovation.