Liquor Sale

Gujarat No More A 'Dry State'; State Government Allows Sale Of Liquor In This 'City'

The Congress slammed the government's move saying Gujarat being the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi has been away from alcohol and liquor.

Dec 23, 2023, 09:25 AM IST

'Madhushala Me Gaushala': BJP Leader Uma Bharti Calls for Converting Liquor Shops Into cow Shelters

'Madhushala Me Gaushala': BJP Leader Uma Bharti has linked the rise of cases of crime against women to an increase in the consumption of alcohol in Madhya Pradesh. 

Feb 01, 2023, 08:12 AM IST

No alcohol for Delhiites for 3 days, liquor sale banned ahead of MCD elections- Read details

Liquor sale will be stopped in Delhi as  soon as the campaigning for Delhi MCD Polls ends and the ban will continue till December 4.

Dec 01, 2022, 14:46 PM IST

Noida witnesses spike in liquor sales in May amid COVID-19 pandemic

The liquor sales in Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh witnessed a spike in May, amid COVID-19 restrictions in place. 

Jun 03, 2021, 15:00 PM IST

‘No vaccine, no liquor’ policy adopted in Etawah of Uttar Pradesh to promote COVID vaccination drive

The Etawah administration in Uttar Pradesh has found a novel idea to promote the COVID-19 vaccination drive.

May 31, 2021, 12:17 PM IST

ITBP starts online liquor distribution system for Central Armed Police Forces

There was a long-standing demand of the ITBP jawans that liquor of good quality should be made available to them in the vicinity of their native places. 

Dec 27, 2020, 14:20 PM IST

Bombay High Court refuses to quash order banning over-the-counter liquor sale

The Bombay High Court refused to Quash the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) order prohibiting over-the-counter sale of liquor in the city, stating that it was the civic body's policy decision to do so amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 30, 2020, 11:26 AM IST

Liquor home delivery allowed in Mumbai's non-containment zones; no across-the-counter sale

The BMC Commissioner cautioned that "action under the relevant sections of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, Disaster Management Act, 2005 and Section 188 of Indian Penal Code will be initiated against the defaulters."

May 22, 2020, 21:47 PM IST

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut takes dig at Centre, says only 20 people can attend funeral, but 1000 can gather at liquor shops

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, who has been very critical about the Centre’s response to coronavirus COVID-19, has yet again taken a dig at the Narendra Modi government for allowing just 20 people to attend a funeral.

May 09, 2020, 08:40 AM IST

Delhi launches e-token system for liquor sale to tackle huge rush at shops

The Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government in Delhi has launched an e-token system for the sale of liquor in the national capital.

May 08, 2020, 09:44 AM IST

Two arrested for buying liquor from Faridabad, selling in Delhi NCR

Two persons, allegedly involved in transportation of illicit liquor, were arrested and 42 cartons of illegal alcohol were seized from them in southeast Delhi's Jaitpur area, police said.

Jan 19, 2018, 10:44 AM IST

How Uttarakhand is paving way for reopening of bars shut due to SC order

The Uttarakhand government has brought bar licences under the service sector, paving way for reopening of a number of restaurants and bars which had shut shop following a Supreme Court order banning sale of liquor within 500 metres of highways.

Dec 29, 2017, 09:00 AM IST

Noida residents consumed liquor worth over Rs 865 crore in 2016-17

Residents of Noida consumed more beer and liquor, especially the high-end foreign made variety, in the last financial year as compared to the previous year.

Jun 14, 2017, 22:08 PM IST

Nitish Kumar hails Supreme Court order banning liquor sale along NHs

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court's order banning the sale of liquor along national highways and efforts in different states in support of prohibition.

Apr 03, 2017, 18:59 PM IST

Hundreds of liquor, illegal meat shops shut in Jharkhand

The Ranchi Municipal Corporation is constructing a slaughterhouse.
 

Apr 03, 2017, 14:17 PM IST

Anandpur Sahib to be holy city if AAP comes to power, complete ban on meat, liquor sale: Kejriwal

"The foundation of Khalsa Panth was laid at Anandpur Sahib, that is why this place is known as the land of Khalsa. So, if AAP is voted to power, the government would make Anandpur Sahib a holy city," Kejriwal said.

Sep 09, 2016, 22:17 PM IST

Yoga irrelevant without country-wide liquor ban: Nitish Kumar

Ahead of the International Yoga Day on June 21, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday said the ancient discipline is "irrelevant without imposing ban" on sale of liquor across the country and appealed Prime Minister Narendra Modi to act in this regard.

Jun 19, 2016, 19:20 PM IST