Ladakh's new excise policy eases restrictions on liquor saleLadakh's new Excise Policy permits hard liquor sales, reduces license documents from 16 to six, and expands availability to four more distr...
31 May, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
SC issues notice to Centre on plea seeking ban on alcohol sales in tetra packs, sachetsThe Supreme Court of India on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre and other authorities on a plea seeking an immediate ban on the sa...
20 May, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
Thailand introduces new alcohol restrictions: What tourists should knowThailand has enacted eight new rules on alcohol sales and consumption. These regulations now apply to public areas, transport facilities, a...
14 May, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Indian regulators oppose Pernod Ricard's liquor plea, firm says business 'hopelessly fettered'Indian regulators are opposing Pernod Ricard's latest court attempt to regain its Delhi liquor license. The French company's license was re...
13 May, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
Farooq Abdullah opposes alcohol ban in J&K, cites revenue lossThe core of the debate is whether to implement a ban. This question sparks considerable discussion, with strong arguments on both sides. Pe...
12 May, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
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...
08 May, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
May 2026 Dry Days: Check full list of dates when liquor shops will be closedPlanning ahead for May 2026 is essential for alcohol consumers. India observes dry days on specific dates when alcohol sales are prohibited...
29 Apr, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
West Bengal Election Assembly 2026: Schools, colleges & offices closed; check the latest update hereWest Bengal Election 2026: West Bengal gears up for its Assembly elections, with the first phase on April 23 covering 152 constituencies. L...
22 Apr, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
Teetotalitarian nanny state strikes againThe Indian state patronisingly assumes that all voters cannot be trusted to exercise electoral judgement if they have access to alcohol. EC...
21 Apr, 2026, 10.55 PM IST
West Bengal Dry Day 2026: EC announces liquor ban in view of polls, check district-wise dates and rulesThe Election Commission of India has declared dry days in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu ahead of the Assembly elections. Liquor sales will be ...
20 Apr, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
Today in US history, on April 7: From territorial expansion and industrial legacy to public health, social change, and space explorationApril 7th in US history saw the establishment of the Mississippi Territory in 1798, paving the way for expansion. In 1933, low-alcohol beer...
07 Apr, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
April 2026 Dry Days: Check full list of dates when liquor shops will be closedPlanning April 2026 outings? Be aware of India's dry days, when alcohol sales are prohibited. Key dates include Good Friday on April 3rd, M...
30 Mar, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
CIABC urges Bihar Govt to lift ban on liquor consumption, saleManipur's 30-year liquor ban ends, prompting CIABC to advocate for Bihar to follow suit. CIABC believes lifting Bihar's prohibition would b...
09 Dec, 2023, 01.00 PM IST
Avoid the bummer: Check the full list of dry days in March 2023 before planning your partiesCheck out the list of dry days in 2023 in the city to avoid mess while out at a party or planning one at home. Dry days are the days when t...
28 Feb, 2023, 11.10 PM IST
Regulate, not ban, for safe drinkingThe way to minimise liquor-related tragedies is not prohibiting its consumption as in Gujarat and Bihar, but by bringing alcohol consumptio...
31 Jul, 2022, 11.03 PM IST
Over 500 job losses due to liquor ban in Bihar: United SpiritsElaborating on the impact of the step, she said: "USL had four bottling facilities namely in Hatidah, Salson and Ara and a sizable salesfor...
02 Apr, 2017, 02.29 PM IST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announces liquor ban from April 1Chief Minister Nitish Kumar told the gathering that he has already asked chief secretary AK Singh to work out a plan to enforce prohibition.
27 Nov, 2015, 01.19 AM IST