Locals' protest at NTPC's Chatti Bariatu coal mine in Hazaribag disrupts operations for 2 days, causing Rs 1.5 crore loss. Total losses since August exceed Rs 50 crore due to land compensation dispute led by ex-minister Yogendra Sao.
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.
Haryana State Enforcement Bureau intensifies crackdowns on illegal mining, liquor trade & organised crime in Aravali region. Key districts include Gurgaon, Faridabad, Nuh. Read details.
Rajasthan Police seizes 322 cartons of illicit liquor concealed inside a diesel tanker from Punjab. The seizure raises questions on Punjab's enforcement. Read the full investigation details.
Chandigarh Police confiscate 300 cartons of illegal liquor in a major raid, arresting one suspect. Details on the operation and ongoing investigation inside.
A 50-year-old farmer was trampled to death and his wife injured by an elephant in Hazaribag while guarding their tomato field. This highlights the growing human-elephant conflict in Jharkhand. Read more.
A man died and his son lost his eyesight after consuming spurious liquor in Bihar's dry Samastipur district. Police investigation underway as the state's prohibition policy faces scrutiny.
Bapatla district police conducted a massive cordon and search operation in Chirala, seizing suspected stolen vehicles and illicit liquor materials. SP B. Umamaheshwar vows to continue crackdown. Report crimes via 112.
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.
A devastating fire in Hazaribag's Banaso village destroyed goods worth Rs 10 lakh stored by eight traders from West Bengal. No casualties reported. Police suspect short circuit as cause.
Nagpur police intensify pre-election security, seizing illegal weapons from a sanitation worker and busting illicit liquor manufacturing units in multiple raids. Read for details.
Jharkhand High Court denies bail to suspended IAS officer Vinay Choubey, accused in Hazaribag land sale and liquor scam cases. He remains in custody since May 2023. Read the full details.
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.
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.
The body of 57-year-old shepherd Dukhan Ram was discovered in Hazaribag's Karmatand forest. Family alleges elephant attack. Police await post-mortem report.
Ahead of Thane civic polls, authorities seize narcotics and liquor worth Rs 2.75 crore to ensure free & fair elections. Read about the massive pre-poll crackdown.
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.
Former minister Yogendra Saw erected a brick wall on a key road, disrupting NTPC's coal transport in Hazaribag. The administration intervened, clearing the blockade after a heated standoff. Read the full details.
Karnataka's MSIL outlets saw liquor sales nearly double on New Year's Eve, earning a record Rs 181.1 crore. Discover the festive surge and top-selling brands.
DRI officials at Mumbai airport seized 3.05 kg of 24-carat gold dust worth Rs 3.8 crore from a Bahrain arrival. Read the full details of the smuggling attempt.
Karnataka's MSIL recorded double liquor sales worth Rs 18.11 crore on New Year's Eve 2025, with Mysuru leading at Rs 3.04 crore. Discover the full state-wide sales breakdown.
Andhra Pradesh's liquor sales surged to Rs 2,767 crore in December 2025, an 8% year-on-year rise. Year-end celebrations drove a 60% spike in the final three days. Explore the district-wise data and key drivers.
Three prisoners serving life sentences escaped from the high-security LNJP Central Jail in Hazaribag early Wednesday. A massive manhunt is underway. Read the latest details on the security breach.
Vadodara Police deploy special units to intercept illicit liquor and drug deliveries via two-wheelers during New Year celebrations. Read about the crackdown and recent seizures.
Hazaribag DC Shashi Prakash Singh orders officials to complete rainwater harvesting in 400 centres & toilet construction in 180 anganwadis within 15 days. Strict action warned for negligence.
A head-on collision between a stone truck and a coal truck at Satmil Chowk in Hazaribag's Bishnugarh block injured one driver and caused major traffic chaos. Police are searching for the absconding driver. Read the full report.
Kerala vigilance uncovers deep-rooted corruption in liquor trade. Raids reveal bribes, fake records, and collusion between bar owners and excise officials. Read the shocking details.
Kerala Vigilance conducts surprise raids at 66 bars & excise offices over illicit liquor sales & bribery allegations. Public urged to report corruption via toll-free number.