SI Suspended for Demanding Bribe in Motihari Land Dispute
East Champaran SP Swarn Prabhat suspends SI Pankaj Kumar after probe confirms bribe demand in a Rupani village land case. SDPO Chandan Kumar led the inquiry. Read the full details.
East Champaran SP Swarn Prabhat suspends SI Pankaj Kumar after probe confirms bribe demand in a Rupani village land case. SDPO Chandan Kumar led the inquiry. Read the full details.
East Champaran officials inspect preparations for installing the 210-tonne Shiva lingam at Virat Ramayan Mandir on January 17. Massive security and crowd control plans are underway.
East Champaran district launches a makhana cultivation scheme with a 75% subsidy for farmers. The pilot project aims to boost local economy using vast water bodies.
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.
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.
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.
Ahead of Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections, enforcement teams seize illegal liquor, drugs, and cash worth Rs 21 lakh. Model code violations reported across multiple prabhags. Read the full details.
ED conducts raids in Muzaffarpur & Motihari over a massive job scam involving 40+ govt departments. Key accused Mantu Shah flees. Raids also in WB, Kerala, TN, Gujarat, UP.
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.
Bodies of Niku Kumari and Lakhan Kumar discovered in East Champaran. Police probe suicide angle while investigating all possibilities. Details inside.
Bodies of two young lovers, Niku Kumari and Lakhan Kumar, were found hanging in an East Champaran village. Police are investigating the suspected suicide from multiple angles. Read the latest details.
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.
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.
The Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation has launched a Rs 13 crore redevelopment of Motihari's historic Sitakund Dham. The project, to be finished by Dec 2026, will enhance pilgrim amenities and boost tourism. Read more.
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.
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.
East Champaran DM Saurabh Jorwal orders strict action after beneficiaries report receiving less than entitled free grains. Inspection of all PDS shops and warehouses directed.
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.
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.
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.
Motihari Sadar Hospital is constructing a 50-bed critical care ward for Rs 13 crore, boosting emergency healthcare in the border district. A new hospital building and senior citizen ward are also underway. Read more.
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.
RPF flying squad nabs a man smuggling 38 liquor bottles from Muri station to dry state Bihar on New Year's Eve. Read the full details of the arrest and investigation.
Kerala's LDF government faces criticism as extended bar hours on New Year's Eve lead to record liquor sales, raising questions about its abstinence policy. Read the full analysis.