Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule calls for talks with employees planning a strike over suspensions linked to illegal sand mining. He warns against pressure tactics. Read the full story.
A 65-year-old woman was injured in a leopard attack in Satara's Bhalekarwadi village. The incident has sparked fear and calls for increased forest patrolling. Read more.
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 launches a new mobile app for liquor sales under its revamped excise policy. Pre-book brands, check real-time stock, and enjoy festive offers. Learn how it works.
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.
Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik honoured the Transit Treatment Centre rescue team in Nagpur for their crucial role in urban wildlife rescue operations. Read about their heroic efforts.
Maharashtra's education department mandates UDISE Plus GIS Capture app for all government schools to map precise locations. This move aims to enhance planning and resource allocation. 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.
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.
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.
Maharashtra home dept informs HC of reducing prison vacancies from 29% to 25.75%. 726 more posts to be filled by March 2026, with all 1,820 vacancies targeted by Dec 2027. Details inside.
Maharashtra's animal husbandry dept files civil suit to reclaim 6.32 hectares of govt land in Pune's Tathawade, illegally sold for Rs 33 crore. Read the full story.
UP Excise Commissioner Adarsh Singh mandates statewide checks on bars & shops illegally serving liquor. Action follows complaints of norm violations & open consumption near outlets.
Maharashtra's health department will provide free HPV vaccinations to girls aged 9-14 starting January 2026, a major step to prevent cervical cancer. Learn about the rollout plan and its significance.
Maharashtra govt reconstitutes High-Level Security & Review Committees for VIP protection. New GR overrides 2007, 2011, 2014 orders. Details inside.
Maharashtra govt forms 7 divisional vigilance squads to probe complaints against revenue officials, aiming for faster, more accountable investigations. Learn about the new framework.
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.
Maharashtra's revenue department grants legal validity to digital land records (7/12, 8A, Ferfar). Citizens can now access verified documents online for Rs 15, streamlining property transactions.
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.
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.
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.
The Ministry of Environment has directed Maharashtra's forest department to investigate the illegal felling of 100 trees in Powai, Mumbai, following a formal complaint. Read the full story.
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.
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.