Mumbai BMC Polls See Illegal Liquor Trade Surge
Mumbai witnesses a sharp rise in illegal liquor trade ahead of BMC elections, with arrests tripling and seizures soaring as political operatives mobilize voters in slum areas.
Mumbai witnesses a sharp rise in illegal liquor trade ahead of BMC elections, with arrests tripling and seizures soaring as political operatives mobilize voters in slum areas.
Haryana Police and Excise Department officials held a high-level meeting to strengthen efforts against the liquor mafia, focusing on coordinated action and stricter enforcement.
Mohali Municipal Corporation restructures waste management into six zones post-delimitation. New RMC points planned to tackle rising waste. Read about the sanitation overhaul.
Karnataka's excise licences grew to 14,101 in 2025, driven by demand from hotels and clubs. Bengaluru divisions dominate retail licences, while RVB permits surge due to keg beer popularity.
Specialty coffee roaster Blue Tokai debuts its premium 'Origins' cafe experience in Mohali, featuring exclusive single-origin brews and a new food menu. Discover the new hotspot for coffee aficionados.
Mohali Municipal Corporation greenlights a Rs 7 crore storm water drainage project from Mataur Chowk to N Choe, promising a permanent fix for chronic monsoon flooding in Phase 3B2, Phase VII, and adjoining areas. Read more.
Mohali Municipal Corporation approves a major Rs 6 crore road infrastructure project under the Govt of India's Special Assistance Scheme. Works to be completed by March 2026. Read more.
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.
Mohali's F&CC greenlights projects worth Rs 22.2 crore & new estimates of Rs 6 crore for sanitation, water, roads & public amenities. Mayor Sidhu targets March 2026 completion.
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.
The Finance and Contract Committee (FCC) has sanctioned Rs 22.22 crore for crucial infrastructure projects in Mohali, including road repairs and sewerage upgrades. This major investment aims to boost urban development and public amenities.
Mohali Municipal Corporation approves work orders worth Rs 22.22 crore and new project estimates of Rs 6 crore, focusing on solid waste management, water supply, and civic upgrades. Mayor Amarjit Singh Jeeti Sidhu outlines the development push.
Climate activist Harjeet Singh arrested by UP excise for excess liquor after ED raids probe ₹6 crore foreign funds linked to FF-NPT treaty. Singh denies influencing government.
Delhi High Court demands personal affidavit from Excise Commissioner over year-long delay in relocating a liquor vend from Swaroop Nagar. Court questions authorities' inaction affecting residents' safety. Read the full story.
Mohali Excise Department intensifies enforcement drive, books dhaba owner for openly serving liquor. Read the full details of the crackdown on Kharar-Landran Road.
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.
GMADA constructs Mohali's first ground-level helipad opposite its office for VIP movement. The Rs 50 lakh project on 1,000 sq m is set for completion soon. Read more.
Punjab Police arrest second suspect in Mohali woman's murder case. Key details on the crime, investigation, and ongoing probe revealed. Read the full story.
A major Rs 7 crore drainage project in Mohali gets approval, promising relief from chronic waterlogging for residents of Sector 70, Phase 7, and adjoining areas with a new underground pipeline.
ED attaches Rs 38.21 crore assets of ex-IAS officer, 30 others in Chhattisgarh liquor scam. Probe reveals Rs 2,800 crore loss to state. Key political figures named. Read the full details.
Tobacco farmers in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh warn the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 will devastate livelihoods and boost illegal trade. Read their urgent plea to the government.
Excise department busts an illegal nightclub in Mohali's Sector 79, seizing 86 liquor bottles. Case registered against owner. Read details of the enforcement drive.
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.
Odisha excise officials arrested three individuals and seized 265 grams of brown sugar in Bhubaneswar's Forest Park area. The accused were produced in court following a targeted anti-drug operation. Read the full details.
Noida's liquor sales soared to Rs 17 crore on Dec 31, 2025, marking a 22% jump from last year. Beer consumption saw the sharpest rise. Discover the festive spending trends that boosted excise revenue.
Noida Excise Department launches inquiry after complaint alleges Arun Vihar club served subsidised CSD liquor illegally. Club denies charges. Full investigation underway.
Mohali's 2025 was marked by a spike in violent crime, high-profile murders, and relentless pressure on police. Get the full data on murders, snatchings, and the drug crackdown.
Dakshina Kannada's liquor market held steady in December 2025. IMFL sales saw marginal growth of 127 boxes, while beer consumption fell by 2,795 boxes. Read the full analysis of local trends and factors.
A 26-year-old man was stabbed to death in Mohali on New Year's Day after intervening in a dispute to save his brother. Police are hunting for the accused. Read the full story.