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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...
X account of PDP's Iltija Mufti withheld in IndiaIltija Mufti's social media account was blocked in India. This action followed her sharing a video of the late Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Sha...
'If it's wrong to impose liquor ban on Hindus, how did Gujarat and Bihar do it': Iltija Mufti to J&K CMPeoples Democratic Party leader Iltija Mufti has criticized Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's stance on prohibiting alcohol in Jammu and Kashm...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
Yet another Hooch tragedy strikes dry Bihar; 25 killedAt least 25 people have died after consuming spurious liquor in Bihar's Siwan and Saran districts. Many are critically ill in hospitals. Bi...
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...
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...
Liquor body CIABC urges Bihar CM to withdraw prohibition just days after he reinforced strict enforcement of the lawBihar’s chief minister Nitish Kumar had ordered a complete ban on sale and consumption of alcohol in the state nearly five years ago. Last ...
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.
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...
Will campaign against alcohol in other states, if invited: Nitish Kumar"If some group invites me in any programme against liquor I will accept and campaign against alcohol sale and consumption there," Kumar tol...
Nitish Kumar credits all political parties for liquor ban in BiharChief Minister Nitish Kumar today said all political parties were together on imposition of a total ban on sale and consumption of alcohol ...
Sushil Kumar Modi finds flaws in partial liquor ban in BiharFormer deputy chief minister asked the state government to explain as to what measures it has taken to prevent rural people from purchasing...
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar asks women to destroy 'bhattis' after April 1The Chief minister said a designated cell would be set up in Patna for strict monitoring of prohibition decision.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar plans to turn liquor vendors into milkmenThough Bihar is expected to lose over Rs 3,000 crore from the prohibition, the CM asserted his government was firm on effective prohibition.
Nitish Kumar expresses firm commitment on liquor ban from April next yearNitish Kumar once again expressed his government's firm commitment to impose liquor ban from April 1 next year but did not spell clearly wh...