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.
Residents of Mahadev Nagar in Surat took matters into their own hands, raiding an illegal country liquor den. Police seized 18 litres of liquor and arrested one alleged operator. Read the full story.
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.
Madhya Pradesh government simplifies New Year celebrations with online temporary liquor licences. Get a one-day permit for private parties at Rs 500. Apply now!
Gurgaon SIT makes sixth arrest in multi-crore imported liquor racket. Accused Mudit Kumar diverted untaxed liquor, bypassing all checks. Raid earlier recovered ₹10 crore worth of illegal foreign liquor.
Dahod police intercept a Rajasthan truck near Gujarat-MP border, recovering over 25,000 bottles of IMFL worth Rs 1.6 crore. Read the full details of the major seizure.
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.
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.
Calcutta High Court's Jalpaiguri bench temporarily lifts liquor sale ban at iconic Glenary's in Darjeeling, citing festive spirit and revenue. Bar to operate with strict accounting until January 12.
Karnataka government fixes a Rs 1.5 crore base price for CL-2 and CL-9 liquor licences in Bengaluru. Read about the impact on the prized permits last issued in 1992.
Mohali excise officials arrest a smuggler near Mataur village, seizing 25 cases of whiskey meant for illegal sale in Chandigarh. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Sugreev Kumar, key owner of 'The Theka' in Gurgaon, arrested at Delhi airport in Rs 10-crore illegal foreign liquor case. Police have now detained five individuals in the major excise fraud.
A truck carrying liquor overturned in Gujarat's Sanand, leading to chaos as locals looted bottles in the dry state. Police are investigating the source and destination of the consignment.
Thiruvananthapuram excise department launches a special enforcement drive until Jan 5 to curb liquor and drug trafficking during Christmas and New Year. Public urged to report via helpline 0471-2473149.
Karnataka begins a historic online auction of 38 defunct liquor licences in Dakshina Kannada & Udupi from mid-January. A state-wide move aims for transparency and revenue boost. Details inside.
Khagaria police confiscated 212 litres of illegal liquor from an SUV in Paharchak village. The vehicle's occupants fled. SP Rakesh Kumar details the operation.
Patna police thwart liquor smuggling via the Ganga river and uncover a counterfeit foreign liquor factory ahead of festive season. Read the full details of the late-night operation and raid.
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.
Bhopal Crime Branch raids illegal liquor warehouse, seizes 888 boxes. Three arrested, hunt on for manager. Read the full details of the major crackdown here.
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.
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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Residents of Arakot village in Uttarkashi face a healthcare crisis due to a non-functional primary health centre. Forced to travel to Himachal Pradesh for treatment, they highlighted the issue at a camp where 133 complaints were submitted. Read more.
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.
Patna District Magistrate Thiyagarajan SM has mandated the destruction of over 2 lakh litres of seized liquor. Strict action is also promised against illegal trade syndicates. Read the full story.
Uttarkashi MLA Durgeshwar Lal faces controversy as ₹22,962 credited to his & wife's accounts under MGNREGA. Officials call it a 'mistake', MLA alleges conspiracy. Read details.
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.
Garhwa police confiscated IMFL worth over Rs 1 crore from a hotel near NH-39. The consignment, en route to Bihar from UP, led to one arrest. Details inside.