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...
07 May, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
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 ...
30 Apr, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
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...
20 Apr, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
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...
14 Apr, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
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...
12 Apr, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
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...
04 Apr, 2026, 10.55 PM IST
"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...
08 Mar, 2025, 10.19 AM IST
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...
31 Mar, 2022, 05.07 PM IST
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...
08 Mar, 2022, 11.47 PM IST
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.
17 Mar, 2019, 10.27 AM IST
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...
11 Jun, 2018, 05.56 PM IST
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...
02 Nov, 2016, 08.33 PM IST
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.
03 Oct, 2016, 07.21 AM IST
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...
02 Oct, 2016, 04.20 PM IST
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...
01 Oct, 2016, 02.05 AM IST
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...
07 Sep, 2016, 07.49 PM IST
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...
09 Aug, 2016, 10.22 PM IST