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.
Humans aren't alone in enjoying alcohol. Discover three wild animals, including Vervet monkeys and fruit flies, known to consume fermented foods and their fascinating behaviours. Read more.
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.
Explore India's dry states like Gujarat, Bihar, and Nagaland where alcohol is banned. Learn about the constitutional directive, historical bans, and unique state laws shaping prohibition.
Hangxiety is a real brain reaction to alcohol, causing anxiety the next day. Learn the science behind GABA, cortisol, and blood sugar drops, and discover who is most vulnerable and how to prevent it.
Health experts from Artemis Hospitals warn no alcohol is completely safe this festive season. Learn safe limits, beer vs wine facts, and post-party detox tips.
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.
New research reveals even 9 grams of alcohol daily increases buccal mucosa cancer risk by nearly 50%. Local liquor poses a higher threat. Learn the facts.
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.
Love meat dishes but hate the long cooking time? Discover 7 simple, expert-approved tricks to cook chicken, mutton, and steaks faster and better in your own kitchen.
A major review finds moderate drinking increases cancer risk, with frequency and amount both mattering. Risk is higher for certain groups. Read more.
Chunar police raided an illegal slaughterhouse in a Mirzapur residential area, seizing 150 kg of buffalo/calf meat. Operator arrested. Details on the crackdown and legal action.
SGPC's Kiranjot Kaur accuses Punjab govt of 'brahmanising' Sikhs over Amritsar meat sale ban. She cites historical Jhatka rights as govt notification sparks religious debate. Read the full story.
Jharkhand High Court directs state to enforce central food safety regulations, banning open sale of meat. Next hearing on February 27, 2026. Read for details.
Thiruvananthapuram Corporation partners with a private firm for CSR-funded vehicles to streamline livestock transport to the new Kunnukuzhy abattoir, aiming for a January 2026 launch. Read more.
US President Donald Trump has added seven new countries to his controversial travel ban list. Find out which nations are affected and what it means for global travel.
The Trump administration doubles its travel restrictions, adding 20 countries and Palestinian Authority documents. Critics call it a discriminatory move disguised as national security. Details inside.
Gujarat government imposes a complete ban on the sale and storage of rolling papers and cones, citing severe health risks and youth drug abuse. Violators to face legal action under BNS.
Thiruvananthapuram Corporation partners with Adani Group for CSR-funded animal transport vehicles to streamline the city's meat supply chain and modernize slaughter operations. Read more.
BJP zonal vice president Rahul Mishra's car was vandalised with bricks and raw meat in Lucknow's Sarojininagar. Police have filed an FIR and are scanning CCTV footage. Read the full story.
Beatles legend Paul McCartney criticizes the EU's proposal to ban terms like 'veggie burger' for plant-based foods, calling it a setback for climate and consumer choice. Read more.
Indian consumers, led by youth, are fueling a surge in demand for clean, portioned boneless meat, forcing a major shift in processing, pricing, and cold-chain logistics. Discover the drivers and challenges.
Saudi Arabia has quietly begun allowing alcohol sales to high-income residents, a major policy shift just weeks after officials denied any such plans. Read the full story.