Rajasthan Excise Revenue Up 6.5% This Fiscal
Rajasthan's excise department reports Rs 11,424 crore revenue till December, a 6.5% year-on-year increase. Officials set ambitious monthly targets to meet the annual goal of Rs 19,720 crore.
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Ashoka Demands Resignation Over Rs 2,500 Crore Excise Scam
BJP leader R Ashoka alleges a massive Rs 2,500 crore scam in Karnataka's Excise Department and demands the resignation of Excise Minister Thimmapur, holding Chief Minister Siddaramaiah responsible.
Karnataka BJP Exposes Rs 2,500 Crore Bribery Scam
Karnataka BJP alleges a massive Rs 2,500 crore bribery scam in the Excise Department, demanding the resignation of Minister R B Thimmapur after officials were caught accepting bribes.
Liquor Scam Accused Made Joint Excise Commissioner
Gajendra Singh, facing ACB probe in liquor scam, appointed as joint excise commissioner after 56 days in jail. Posting raises eyebrows in Jharkhand administration.
Delhi's Five Dry Days for Republic Day, Festivals
Delhi government declares five dry days from January to March for Republic Day and religious festivals. Hotels with specific licenses can serve alcohol via room service.
Bengaluru Excise Officials Arrested in Rs 25 Lakh Bribery Case
Lokayukta officials arrested a deputy commissioner of excise and two colleagues in Bengaluru for accepting a Rs 25 lakh bribe to clear liquor and microbrewery licences.
Lokayukta Traps Excise DC in Rs 25 Lakh Bribe Case
The Lokayukta arrested the Deputy Commissioner of Excise and two colleagues while accepting a Rs 25 lakh bribe. The complainant alleged officials demanded Rs 2.30 crore for license clearances.
Bengaluru Excise Officials Trapped in ₹80 Lakh Bribery Case
Lokayukta police arrested senior Bengaluru Excise officers for demanding ₹80 lakh bribe to clear bar and microbrewery licenses. Officials were caught accepting ₹25 lakh as first installment.
Mumbai BMC Polls See Illegal Liquor Trade Surge
Mumbai witnesses a sharp rise in illegal liquor trade ahead of BMC elections, with arrests tripling and seizures soaring as political operatives mobilize voters in slum areas.
Haryana Police, Excise Dept Meet to Tackle Liquor Mafia
Haryana Police and Excise Department officials held a high-level meeting to strengthen efforts against the liquor mafia, focusing on coordinated action and stricter enforcement.
Karnataka Excise Licences Increase to 14,101 in 2025
Karnataka's excise licences grew to 14,101 in 2025, driven by demand from hotels and clubs. Bengaluru divisions dominate retail licences, while RVB permits surge due to keg beer popularity.
Jaipur: 27 liquor shops sealed, owners protest
Jaipur's excise department sealed 27 liquor shops for alleged violations. Owners claim arbitrary action, saying they met sales targets. Read the full details of the dispute.
Ludhiana Excise Dept Fines 13 Eateries for Illegal Liquor
Ludhiana's Excise Department has intensified its crackdown on eateries illegally serving liquor. 13 establishments fined over ₹1.5 lakh in recent raids. Details inside.
Activist Harjeet Singh arrested in UP after ED probe on foreign funds
Climate activist Harjeet Singh arrested by UP excise for excess liquor after ED raids probe ₹6 crore foreign funds linked to FF-NPT treaty. Singh denies influencing government.
Delhi HC Slams Excise Dept, MCD Over Liquor Shop Delay
Delhi High Court demands personal affidavit from Excise Commissioner over year-long delay in relocating a liquor vend from Swaroop Nagar. Court questions authorities' inaction affecting residents' safety. Read the full story.
Dhaba owner booked for illegal liquor service in Mohali
Mohali Excise Department intensifies enforcement drive, books dhaba owner for openly serving liquor. Read the full details of the crackdown on Kharar-Landran Road.
Hazaribag: 687 Litres Illicit Liquor Seized, 6 Accused Absconding
A joint excise team seized 477 litres of foreign liquor and 210 litres of spirit in Hazaribag. One arrested, six booked and absconding. Read the full details of the police crackdown.
Rajasthan's New Year liquor sales hit record Rs 119 crore
Rajasthan's New Year celebrations saw record liquor sales exceeding Rs 119 crore, a Rs 5 crore jump from last year. Jaipur led the festivities with hundreds of venues. Discover the premium import trend driving the surge.
Karnataka Tobacco Farmers Protest New Central Excise Duty
Tobacco growers in Karnataka protest against the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill-2025, citing a massive tax hike that threatens their survival. They demand a rollback to protect farmer livelihoods.
ED attaches Rs 38 crore assets in Chhattisgarh liquor scam
ED attaches Rs 38.21 crore assets of ex-IAS officer, 30 others in Chhattisgarh liquor scam. Probe reveals Rs 2,800 crore loss to state. Key political figures named. Read the full details.
Tobacco Farmers in South India Protest Excise Duty Hike
Tobacco farmers in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh warn the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 will devastate livelihoods and boost illegal trade. Read their urgent plea to the government.
Illegal Mohali Nightclub Busted, 86 Liquor Bottles Seized
Excise department busts an illegal nightclub in Mohali's Sector 79, seizing 86 liquor bottles. Case registered against owner. Read details of the enforcement drive.
Bengaluru Locals Oppose Liquor Shop Near School, Temple
Residents of ECC Road in Bengaluru's Whitefield area are up in arms against a proposed liquor store near a school and temple. Read about their legal fight and community concerns.
Rs 30 Lakh Foreign Liquor Seized in Motihari Fodder Truck
Motihari excise officials, acting on a tip-off, intercepted a truck from UP and seized 100 cartons of foreign liquor concealed in fodder. Read the full story of the smuggling attempt.
Tobacco Tax Hike Could Spur Smuggling, Warn Experts
A sharp increase in excise duty on cigarettes, effective Feb 1, 2026, may trigger a surge in illicit trade and cause revenue losses, experts caution. Read more.
265g Brown Sugar Seized, 3 Held in Bhubaneswar Drug Bust
Odisha excise officials arrested three individuals and seized 265 grams of brown sugar in Bhubaneswar's Forest Park area. The accused were produced in court following a targeted anti-drug operation. Read the full details.
Cigarette Prices to Rise from February 1
Cigarettes to cost more as new excise duty and 40% GST kick in from February 1. Check the new price slabs and tax changes for all tobacco products.
Noida's NYE liquor spend hits Rs 17 crore, a 3-year high
Noida's liquor sales soared to Rs 17 crore on Dec 31, 2025, marking a 22% jump from last year. Beer consumption saw the sharpest rise. Discover the festive spending trends that boosted excise revenue.
Noida Excise Dept Probes CSD Liquor Misuse at Army Club
Noida Excise Department launches inquiry after complaint alleges Arun Vihar club served subsidised CSD liquor illegally. Club denies charges. Full investigation underway.
Mangaluru Liquor Market Steady, Beer Sales Dip in Dec
Dakshina Kannada's liquor market held steady in December 2025. IMFL sales saw marginal growth of 127 boxes, while beer consumption fell by 2,795 boxes. Read the full analysis of local trends and factors.
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