Multiple Gurgaon liquor shops under probe for smuggling now face complaints for serious excise policy breaches, including illegal advertising and selling below MRP. Lawyer demands sealing and license suspension.
Vijay Nagar police in Indore intercepted a bus and seized 777.6 litres of illegal liquor worth Rs 7.5 lakh. Driver and conductor booked under Excise Act. Read the full details.
Thiruvananthapuram excise department's special drive nets 500 litres of illicit liquor and wash, leading to two arrests. Officials vow to continue intensified inspections to curb illegal trade.
Southern Railway completes phase of Kochu Veli station redevelopment with lifts & pit lines. Passengers demand ticket counters, shelters, more train stops to decongest Central. Read more.
UP Excise Commissioner Adarsh Singh mandates statewide checks on bars & shops illegally serving liquor. Action follows complaints of norm violations & open consumption near outlets.
Massive traffic jam for 2 hours after Navy Day demo in Thiruvananthapuram due to poor police management. Public forced to walk, locals step in. Details inside.
The Indian Parliament has approved a bill to impose excise duty on tobacco. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the Rajya Sabha, detailing the legislation's aspects and responding to queries. Read the full story.
Parliament has approved the Central Excise Amendment Bill, 2025, raising excise duty on tobacco products. The move aims to boost revenue and curb consumption. Read the full details and implications here.
The Thiruvananthapuram-Mumbai CSMT Express will be diverted on Dec 6 due to engineering work, skipping major stations like Coimbatore and Salem. Check the new route and alternative stops.
KPCC expels suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil over serious allegations. Police intensify search as his anticipatory bail plea in a sexual assault case is denied by court. Read the latest updates.
Lok Sabha MPs shared personal battles to quit tobacco during a debate on the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which proposes a new tax structure on tobacco products.
Lok Sabha approves Central Excise Bill to tax tobacco. Finance Minister says revenue will go to divisible pool, with 41% for states. Opposition criticizes move as filling fiscal gap.
President Murmu witnesses Indian Navy's might at Shanghumugham Beach. Flypast, INS Vikrant fighter jet demo, MARCOS ops & more showcased. Read the full report.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified in Lok Sabha that the tobacco levy is an excise duty, not a new cess. The move aims to keep cigarettes unaffordable and revenue will be shared with states.
Jhabua police intercepted a truck near the Gujarat border, seizing foreign & country-made liquor worth over Rs 2 crore. The driver fled. Read the full details of the major bust here.
Two workers injured in an explosion at Attukal Temple's toilet block in Thiruvananthapuram. Sparks from welding likely ignited septic gases, causing structural damage. Read the full investigation details.
The Lok Sabha has passed a crucial bill to amend excise duty rates on tobacco and its products. This legislative move aims to update the Central Excise Act, 1944. Read for details and implications.
On March 1, 1925, the Indian government abolished the excise duty on cotton, a landmark move that revitalized the domestic textile industry and boosted economic self-reliance. Discover the full story behind this pivotal fiscal decision.
BJP's Karamana Jayan accuses Kerala government of delaying land transfer, risking the airport's operational licence. 18 acres needed, Adani willing to pay. Read more.
Dr Radhika Radhakrishnan's pencil sketch at Soorya Art Festival reimagines Michelangelo to highlight deceased organ donation. The exhibition runs until Friday at Ganesh Art Gallery.
Technopark's ambitious QUAD project in Thiruvananthapuram gets environmental clearance. The 8.5 lakh sq ft green IT hub, costing ₹381 crore, aims to employ 6000 professionals. Read more.
Thiruvananthapuram Mayor Arya Rajendran & MLA husband cleared of obstructing KSRTC driver. Brother remains accused. Driver files fresh plea. Latest updates here.
Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena states increased Chinese presence in the Indian Ocean is not alarming. The Indian Navy's role in Operation Sindoor highlighted ahead of Navy Day in Thiruvananthapuram.
Right-wing activist Rahul Easwar begins hunger strike in prison, alleging false charges to deny bail. He is consuming only water since his remand on Monday. Get the latest updates.
A flight bound for Thiruvananthapuram was diverted to Mangaluru Airport on December 2, 2025, due to a passenger's medical emergency. Read the full story of the in-flight response and safe landing.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces bills to impose excise duty on tobacco and a health cess on pan masala, ensuring high taxes after GST compensation ends. Read the details.
Thiruvananthapuram court denies bail to right-wing observer Rahul Easwar for cyber harassing a rape survivor. He faces 14-day judicial custody. Read the full details.
Dr M K Mohandas resigns as K-SOTTO nodal officer after state govt sought explanation for his critical Facebook post on organ donation programme. Read the full story.
Kerala opposition leader VD Satheesan files appeal in Rs 10 lakh defamation case, calls it politically motivated. He stands by his allegations against former minister Kadakampally Surendran.
LDF candidate Angel and relatives brutally attacked by an alleged drug gang in Kadinamkulam. Five injured, including a differently-abled member. Police investigation underway.