Amritsar Holy City ban faces enforcement challenges
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.
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.
Delhi government deploys a unique plan, distributing 1,275 kg of chicken meat to keep black kites away from the Republic Day airshow route. Learn how this strategy ensures a safe and spectacular display.
Bhopal Municipal Corporation seals Jehangirabad slaughterhouse after forensic tests confirm seized 26.5 tonnes meat was from cow progeny. Case registered under MP Cow Slaughter Act. Read for details.
A roadside mutton market near Nagpur airport, blamed for bird strikes & stray dogs, is now a key issue in civic polls. BJP pushes for removal, Congress seeks relocation to protect livelihoods. Read more.
Chennai's GCC launches a ₹20.19 crore modernisation of the Saidapet slaughterhouse, promising safer meat, better sanitation, and odour control by November. Read more about the new public health initiative.
Two men were brutally beaten and their car vandalised in Janakpuri after being mistaken for cow smugglers. Police investigation is ongoing. Read the full details.
Two meat suppliers were allegedly assaulted in West Delhi's Janakpuri by a group suspecting them of cattle smuggling. Police investigation reveals details of the incident and the victims' legitimate business.
McDonald's faces a class-action lawsuit alleging the McRib sandwich misleads customers about rib meat content. The fast-food giant strongly denies the claims, stating it uses 100% US pork. Read the full story.
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.
Ahead of Sankranti, chicken prices in Andhra Pradesh have skyrocketed, with country chicken now costing more than mutton. Traders warn of further hikes from January 10. Read more.
Explore the rich, smoky culinary traditions of Northeast India, where over 200 ethnic groups use ancient preservation techniques. Discover the history, methods, and rising popularity of this heritage food.
New research reveals nearly 20% of urinary tract infections may originate from E. coli in meat like chicken and turkey. Learn how to protect yourself and spot early signs.
A man in Badoli village, Faridabad, was arrested for allegedly stabbing his friend, a scrap dealer, to death following a dispute over buying meat on credit. Police say the accused was intoxicated.
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As meat prices remain high in Panaji, fish emerges as a budget-friendly and healthy alternative. Local markets see a surge in demand for seafood like Muddoshi and Mackerel. Discover the latest prices and consumer trends.
The recent ban on liquor, meat, and tobacco in Amritsar's walled city has residents and traders protesting, citing threats to personal freedom and livelihoods. Read more about the controversy.
Three masked men, one brandishing a gun, robbed a jewellery store in Hunsur, Mysuru. Police launch manhunt after the daring daytime heist caught on CCTV.
Punjab government begins relocating liquor and meat kiosks from Amritsar's historic Walled City. The move aims to preserve the sanctity of the holy city. Read more about the new policy and its impact.
Rudrapur Municipal Corporation enforces a weekly meat & fish sale ban on Tuesdays starting Jan 2026 to improve public hygiene, health, and respect religious sentiments. Details inside.
Amritsar Municipal Corporation initiates the relocation of liquor and meat shops from the historic Walled City to new commercial complexes. Learn about the plan and its impact.
Residents of Chandigarh's Sector 38 West protest against meat shops operating near a temple. Police intervene to maintain law and order. Details on the ongoing dispute.
Uttarkashi municipality unanimously passes a resolution to declare the town a religious city. The proposal seeks a ban on meat and liquor shops and now heads to the state government for final approval.
Punjab govt grants holy city status to Amritsar Walled City, Anandpur Sahib & Talwandi Sabo. Sale of meat, alcohol, tobacco now prohibited. Read details.
A new digital awareness campaign at Guwahati railway station urges public to report illegal dog transport. Learn how RPF and animal welfare groups are combating cruelty under the PCA Act, 1960.
Ranchi faces a public health crisis as numerous meat shops flout hygiene laws, slaughtering animals in the open. The Jharkhand High Court has ordered immediate action. Read more.
A 45-year-old meat trader was assaulted in Aligarh on suspicion of transporting prohibited animal meat. Police have arrested one accused and registered an FIR against 18-19 persons. Read the full details.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announces a complete ban on the sale of meat and alcohol in Sri Anandpur Sahib, Sri Fatehgarh Sahib, and Sri Chamkaur Sahib. The decision, effective immediately, aims to uphold the sanctity of these historic sites.
A meat shop owner in Aligarh was brutally assaulted by a mob suspecting cow meat. Police have arrested two and filed an FIR against 19. Read the full details of the incident and investigation.
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