Punjab Schools Closed Till Jan 7 Due to Severe Cold
Punjab government extends winter holidays for all schools till January 7, 2026, citing severe cold and dense fog. Decision aims to ensure student safety. Read for details.
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Punjab Vidhan Sabha clears 3 Bills to streamline land, revenue processes
Punjab Assembly passes three crucial Bills to simplify land ownership, digitize records, and rationalize stamp duty. The move aims to reduce public hardship and expedite legal processes.
Punjab Vidhan Sabha Passes 3 Revenue Amendment Bills
The Punjab Legislative Assembly has passed three significant revenue amendment bills aimed at enhancing tax collection and plugging leakages. The move is expected to strengthen the state's fiscal health. Read more for details.
Kerala Vigilance Raids Expose Liquor Trade Corruption Network
Kerala vigilance uncovers deep-rooted corruption in liquor trade. Raids reveal bribes, fake records, and collusion between bar owners and excise officials. Read the shocking details.
ED Chargesheet Details Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam Syndicate
ED's new chargesheet reveals a massive liquor scam syndicate in Chhattisgarh involving politicians & bureaucrats from 2019-2023. Read the shocking details.
Ludhiana Bars Told Not to Serve Liquor to Under-25s
Ludhiana excise department issues strict orders to bars and hotels, prohibiting liquor service to individuals below 25 years. Violations will lead to license suspension.
Punjab Creates 1 Lakh Jobs to Stop Brain Drain
Punjab launches major offensive against brain drain, generating over 1 lakh domestic opportunities. Govt fills 59,702 posts, partners with Microsoft & IBM for skills. Read how the state is retaining talent.
3-year-old forced to drink alcohol in Belagavi bar, excise to act
A shocking incident in Belagavi's Raibag where a toddler was forced to consume alcohol sparks outrage. Excise department vows strict action against the bar. Details inside.
Kochi Excise's 24/7 Drive for Safe New Year 2026
Kochi Excise department launches a strict, multi-agency enforcement drive till Jan 5, 2026, to ensure safe celebrations. 24-hour control room active. Report anonymously.
NHM Punjab Hiring 300 Specialist Doctors
NHM Punjab invites applications for 300 Specialist Doctor posts. Apply online by Jan 8, 2026. No application fee. Salary ₹45,000/month. Check eligibility.
Pune Excise Raids Illegal Liquor Party at Viman Nagar Pub
Pune excise department raided The Noir pub in Viman Nagar, booking 52 people and seizing items worth ₹3.67 lakh in an illegal liquor party. 21 squads formed for New Year vigilance.
Punjab's Rs 25,000 Cr Railway Push: New Trains, Revived Links
Punjab witnesses a massive railway transformation in 2025 with Rs 5,421 crore budget, new Vande Bharat, and revival of stalled projects worth Rs 25,000 crore. Read about the state's rail infrastructure leap.
Punjab teachers reject Rs 10 lakh compensation, demand justice
Teachers' organisations in Punjab reject govt's Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for deceased colleagues, term it discriminatory. They demand Rs 2 crore each & govt jobs for kin. Read more.
Punjab Police's 2025 Paradox: High Busts, Low Morale
Punjab Police touts record drug hauls in 2025, but targeted killings, grenade attacks, and High Court interventions expose deep law & order challenges. Read the full analysis.
Punjab Liquor Traders Urge Govt to Amend Excise Policy
Punjab liquor traders warn of financial stress, call for abolishing open IMFL quota system in 2026-27 excise policy. They cite oversupply and unsustainable competition as major threats.
Excise Dept Seizes 300 Bottles of Illicit Liquor in Mohali
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.
Patna HC: Return stolen vehicles used in liquor smuggling
Patna High Court orders return of stolen vehicles seized in liquor smuggling cases if owner is innocent. Landmark judgment protects victims from penalties for crimes of others. Read the full story.
974g Ganja Seized, 2 Arrested in Mysuru Excise Raid
Excise officials in KR Nagar, Mysuru, arrested two individuals and seized 974 grams of dry ganja near Thopamma temple. The accused were allegedly transporting the contraband for sale. Read the full details of the NDPS Act case here.
Hotels seek extended hours for festive season in Maharashtra
HRAWI requests Maharashtra govt to extend operating hours for bars & restaurants until 5 AM on Dec 24, 25, 31. Move aims to boost festive hospitality & tourism.
Gurgaon liquor racket: Main owner arrested after Bali escape
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.
Thiruvananthapuram Tightens Festive Season Security
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.
Birch Partner Arrested for Forging Health NOC in Goa
Mapusa police arrest Ajay Gupta of Birch by Romeo Lane for allegedly forging a health officer's NOC to obtain an excise licence. Latest updates on the tragic fire case bail hearings included.
38 Defunct Liquor Licences Up for E-Auction in Coastal Karnataka
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.
Punjab GST up 16%, Excise revenue surges 8.64%
Punjab's GST collections surge 16% to Rs 17,860 crore till November. Excise revenue also rises 8.64%. FM Cheema credits tech-driven enforcement & OTS scheme for boosting state finances.
Delhi increases sacramental wine limit for churches to 4,000 litres
Delhi government significantly raises the annual sacramental wine storage limit for churches from 91 to 4,000 litres ahead of Christmas. The excise rules have been amended to ease religious and industrial needs.
52 Kg Ganja Seized, 4 Arrested in Ganjam District
Excise officials in Odisha's Ganjam district arrested four persons, including a woman, and seized 52 kg of ganja worth ₹25 lakh. One accused was previously arrested for smuggling. Read the full details.
Fresh Chargesheet Against Bhupesh Baghel's Son in Liquor Scam
Chhattisgarh EOW/ACB files 8th chargesheet in liquor scam, names Chaitanya Baghel as key syndicate figure. Probe pegs scam at over ₹3,074 crore. Read the latest details.
Kerala Excise Arrests Duo, Seizes 100kg Banned Tobacco
Kerala Excise arrests a father-son duo in Thiruvananthapuram, seizing 100kg of banned tobacco products meant for wholesale distribution. Read about the special festive season crackdown.
₹1 Crore Illegal Liquor Seized on Mumbai-Nashik Highway
Kalyan Excise vigilance team intercepts a container smuggling foreign liquor worth nearly ₹1 crore from Goa & MP. Driver arrested, investigation ongoing to bust the racket. Read details.
Gurgaon beer price probe: Vends accused of overcharging bars
Gurgaon's excise department investigates liquor vends for allegedly overcharging restaurants for beer, violating policy and encouraging tax evasion. Full details inside.
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