Bihar hooch tragedy: Death toll reaches 22, govt announces compensation with caveat

Apr 17, 2023

After the death toll in the Motihari Hooch tragedy rose to 22, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said that the state government...

Centre lifts ban on export of alcohol-based sanitisers with dispenser pumps

Oct 16, 2020

New Delhi [India], October 16 : The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry said that the export of alcohol-based hand sanitisers in containers with...

Doctor arrested for violating liquor ban in Patna

Dec 25, 2021

Patna (Bihar) [India], December 26 : A doctor was arrested for violating the statewide ban on liquor consumption after he consumed alcohol at his...

Ganesh idol immersion: Liquor sale banned in parts of Bengaluru until October 1

Sep 20, 2023

"As a precautionary measure to prevent any untoward incidents during the Ganesh idol immersion in the city, the police department has ordered to ban...

Liquor shops exist for those whose faith permits it, not to encourage consumption: Omar Abdullah

May 11, 2026

Speaking to reporters, Abdullah said, "These (wine) shops are intended specifically for those individuals whose religious beliefs permit them to consume alcohol. No government...

Liquor ban implemented in 19 cities of MP, offerings at Ujjain's Kaal Bhairav temple to continue

Apr 02, 2025

The Madhya Pradesh government has enforced a liquor ban in 19 cities starting April 1. Under this policy, the sale of alcohol will be...