Imphal, March 2 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday stressed the need for strict monitoring of foreign liquor consumption and intensified action to curb illegal liquor activities across the state. The Chief Minister flagged off five new vehicles for the Excise Department to strengthen surveillance and effectively check illegal liquor-related activities. Speaking to media persons, he said the initiative would significantly aid efforts to curb the unlawful liquor …
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Mandya (Karnataka), Feb 28 (IANS) Opposition Leader in the Assembly and senior BJP leader, R. Ashoka on Saturday alleged that the state government was preparing to turn Karnataka into a pauper state, and everyone was protesting because of this. He has also announced that BJP and JD(S) will fight jointly against the state government in the upcoming Budget Session.Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Ashoka claimed, “The mistakes made by Congress will be discussed in the Budget session. BJP…
Vijayawada, Feb 26 (IANS) Muppidi Avinash Reddy, an accused in the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam case, surrendered before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) here on Thursday.This came two days after the Supreme Court refused to grant him anticipatory bail and directed him to surrender before the police by February 26.Avinash Reddy is accused number seven in the Rs 3,500 crore liquor scam, which allegedly occurred during the YSRCP rule.The division bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant…
Patna, Feb 24 (IANS) It has been ten years since complete liquor prohibition was implemented in Bihar, yet liquor smugglers continue to operate fearlessly, repeatedly challenging law-enforcement agencies with ever-evolving tactics. Over the years, smugglers have been caught transporting liquor by building secret cellars inside trucks, hiding bottles in ambulances, petrol tanks, gas cylinders, and even concealing consignments in graveyards and cremation grounds.While such cases have surface…
Patna, Feb 21 (IANS) In major crackdown against illicit liquor, the Excise Department destroyed over 12,000 litres of alcohol in Bihar’s Gopalganj area. Indian and foreign liquor worth crores of rupees was destroyed using bulldozers in a high-security operation.The drive was conducted jointly by the Excise Department and the Bihar Police, during which seized liquor kept in multiple police stations was disposed of simultaneously.In total, around 12,000 litres of liquor seized in nearly 100 cases …
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 18 (IANS) The Kerala government’s decision to extend bar operating hours has triggered a major political and institutional controversy, drawing sharp criticism from Opposition parties and influential Church bodies.The order, issued by the Excise Department, extends bar timings from the earlier 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. to 10 a.m. to 12 midnight, effectively adding two extra hours of daily sales. The move has raised eyebrows as allegations surfaced that the decision was cleared…
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has observed that while bars and pubs are permitted to operate under the law, their right to carry on business must be balanced with the citizens’ and children’s right to a noise-free, peaceful and orderly environment. Disposing of a writ petition filed by a resident seeking action against Bunon Bar and Lounge at R.K. Ashram Marg Metro Station for allegedly operating beyond permissible hours, a single-judge Bench of Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kau…
Chitradurga, Feb 13 (IANS) On the completion of 1,000 days of the Congress-led government in Karnataka, the BJP on Friday termed the period as “dark days” for the state.Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Friday, the Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka questioned, “The last 1,000 days have been dark days under the Congress government’s administration. Then for what achievement are they holding a convention.”Ashoka said, “It is not even clear who the Chief Minister of the state is. If the media …
Bengaluru, Feb 13 (IANS) The Karnataka BJP has questioned the silence of the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on the alleged Rs 2,500 crore excise scam in the state.The Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, questioned Rahul Gandhi on Friday, “In Parliament, Rahul Gandhi delivers performance daily by waving certain files”, sweeping and wild allegations and declaring that the nation has been sold. He casts himself as the judge, jury and auditor of the Rep…
Bengaluru, Feb 6 (IANS) Karnataka Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka claimed on Saturday that the “war” between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has started once again. The state LoP was referring to the recent statements by Congress leaders over the leadership change in the state. “Instead of development, only chair fights will be seen in Karnataka. Instead of Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, Congress leaders should say Yathindra (CM Siddaramaiah’s son a…