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.
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.
Dehradun Chief Secretary directs MDDA to find new site for Niranjanpur Mandi, pushes for parking reforms & faster project execution under Mobility Plan to decongest city.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu reveals state revenue surged to Rs 26,683 crore in 2.5 years, crediting liquor vend auctions. He aims for a self-reliant Himachal by 2027. Read more.
A deadly gang war erupted at a Rohtak liquor vend linked to Sunny Ritoliya's 'Baba gang'. One dead, four injured after over 30 rounds fired. Police detain eight. Read the full report.
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.
Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat sat on a strike in Mussoorie, opposing the displacement of Mall Road vendors. He demands viable resettlement with tourist access. The administration plans a vendor-free Mall Road from Dec 20.
Bhagalpur administration moves old bus stand from congested railway station area to Rickshadih outskirts. Officials promise new facilities to ease traffic and aid commuters. Read the full story.
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.
Citizens for Democracy Goa petitions against mandatory external electricity meter relocation, citing privacy risks from smart meters and high costs for consumers. Read their demands.
Bhagalpur administration moves old bus stand from congested railway station area to Rickshadih outskirts. The move aims to solve daily traffic jams and aid ambulances, schoolchildren, and commuters. Read more.
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.
Tigress Tara, also known as STR-05, has been successfully released into the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve's core forest after translocation from Tadoba. Read about this crucial wildlife conservation effort in Maharashtra.
The Supreme Court's directive to relocate nine toll plazas in Delhi-NCR brings hope to commuters plagued by severe traffic and pollution on key expressways like Delhi-Gurgaon. Read the full story.
Gurgaon's excise department investigates liquor vends for allegedly overcharging restaurants for beer, violating policy and encouraging tax evasion. Full details inside.
Maharashtra Excise's Flying Squad intercepted a container truck near Bhiwandi, seizing 711 boxes of illegal foreign liquor worth Rs 1.01 crore. One arrested. Details inside.
Delhi government plans a tech-driven liquor retail overhaul with an app for real-time stock checks and advance bookings. The move aims to boost transparency and curb unfair trade practices. Read more.
Animal rights groups in Bengaluru condemn the GBA's proposal to relocate stray dogs to shelters outside the city, calling it inhumane and a violation of SC orders. Read more.
Dhanbad excise department uncovers illegal liquor manufacturing unit in Jeetpur Basti, seizing 1,200 litres of spirit and arresting two. Read the full details.
Bokaro police raided an under-construction house in Kanjkiro village, arresting one man and seizing a large cache of illicit liquor, bottles, and manufacturing equipment. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Chandigarh's Excise Commissioner warns of strict action against illegal liquor promotion on social media. Stakeholders propose beer-focused reforms for 2026-27 policy. Read more.
Delhi govt plans a mobile app for pre-booking liquor brands. This aims to reduce queues and ensure availability. Learn how this digital move will change your buying experience.
A Gurgaon SIT uncovers a massive liquor smuggling racket diverting imported consignments from govt warehouses to shops, evading crores in Customs duty. Key arrests made, masterminds flee abroad.
Trichy Corporation designates two congested stretches as no-vending zones to ease traffic. Over 500 vendors to be relocated to six new sites in a phased move. Details inside.
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.
Aviation experts raise concerns over Karnataka government's proposal to relocate Jakkur's flying school to Mysuru, with plans for a golf course and sports complex on the vacated land. Read the full analysis.
Ahmedabad's Prevention of Crime Branch raided a country liquor brewery hidden in the Sabarmati riverbed near Kotarpur waterworks, seizing large quantities of illicit brew. One detained, one suspect fled.
Rajkot police seize liquor worth over Rs 2.22 crore from a tanker, arresting two. The alleged kingpin has 17 prior prohibition cases. Read the full investigation details.