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Regional curbs dampen microfin revival in South India as biz looks upTamil Nadu saw a 2.3% quarter-on-quarter squeeze in the state's microfinance outstanding portfolio to Rs 38,900 cr at the end of March, whi...
SC issues notices to Centre on PIL seeking ban on employment of children in orchestras, spasThe Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre, NCPCR, and NHRC regarding a PIL. The petition seeks a complete ban on employing childre...
Mirwaiz says anti-drug crackdown welcome, warns against 'law and order prism'Mirwaiz Umar Farooq supports the administration's drug abuse crackdown. He stresses a broader approach is needed, not just arrests. He high...
Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full listBihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has secured crucial ministries. He will oversee Home, General Administration, and Cabinet Secretariat...
From 'pure milk' to Scotch: Bihar’s secret language of liquorBihar's decade-old alcohol ban has not stopped drinking. Instead, it has fueled a secret delivery system. Coded words like 'pure milk' and ...
Let truth flow, let philosophers bloom: Bihar's prohibition law in focus under leadership of Samrat ChoudharyBihar's prohibition law is under scrutiny following a leadership change. Samrat Choudhary now heads the state, and his administration's sta...
Nitish Kumar leaves behind mixed legacy - from 'development with justice' to political flip-flopsNitish Kumar leaves behind a mixed legacy, credited with improving governance and welfare delivery in Bihar, but criticised for frequent al...
Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam: From the shadows to the centre stageIndia is set to implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, a law reserving seats for women in Parliament and state assemblies. This move a...
How Patna pegs people to become Darudevils, making safe drinking prohibitionaryBihar's strict prohibition has created a black market for alcohol. Whisky prices have quadrupled, with quality control a major concern. The...
"People are watching you": Bihar Minister takes dig at Tejashwi Yadav over his remark on toddyBihar Minister Shrawon Kumar criticized RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's proposal to exclude toddy from the state's Prohibition Act, emphasizing...
Drinking alcohol is considered sin by Mahatma Gandhi, says Bihar CM Nitish KumarFurther he said that Mahatma Gandhi has also said that it is bad to drink alcohol and he who does not listen to Bapu is a great sinner. Law...
SC slams Bihar prohibition law again for choking courtsIn 2019, the Patna HC had asked the state government to present a plan on how it proposes to dispose of the cases. It also said that anythi...
Bihar set for spirited fight 3 years after booze banThese will be the first general elections after Bihar was declared a dry state in April 2016.
Liquor ban to stay in Bihar, amendments to prevent misuse of law: Nitish KumarThe CM was talking to reporters on sidelines of Lok Samvad - a public interaction programme in presence of Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kum...
Nitish Kumar rules out any dilution in prohibition lawKumar categorically said there was no question of going back on prohibition or "diluting" the liquor law. "Prohibition has been enforced an...
New prohibition law comes into effect in BiharThe new law has stringent provisions to enforce total ban on the sale and consumption of liquor in Bihar.
New prohibition law in force in Bihar from SundayPatna high court struck down the April 5 notification which paved the way for the amendments to the old Bihar Excise and Prohibition Act (a...
Patna High Court strikes down Nitish Kumar’s total prohibition plan, terms it illegalThe order, coming just two days before the new Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act is set to take effect, will not have any bearing on the ong...
Bihar Governor signs assent on prohibition lawEvery adult member of a family would be presumed to be aware of the offence if alcohol is consumed, manufactured sold or distributed in the...
Violating the liquor law can impose fine of Rs 5000 on every household in Kailashpuri village of BiharThis is probably the first instance of application of the tough prohibition law in the state by imposing the 'collective fine' as incorpora...