Thiruvananthapuram, July 1 (IANS) The Kerala Assembly on Wednesday passed the Finance Bill, including the contentious revision of the tax structure for low-alcohol beverages, after a stormy debate that ended with the Opposition walking out and boycotting the voting.The Bill, incorporating the government’s official amendments, was passed by voice vote in the absence of Opposition members, who protested what they described as the government’s attempt to push through a major policy change without a…
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Thiruvananthapuram April 7 (IANS) As Kerala Assembly elections campaign enters its final stretch, the state is preparing for an unusual calm, at least on the liquor front.With Kerala set to vote on Thursday to elect 140 new legislators, authorities have enforced a strict 48-hour dry period, effectively putting the brakes on one of the state’s most robust consumption habits.From 6 p.m. on Tuesday to 6 p.m. on April 9, liquor sales across Kerala will come to a complete halt.Beverage outlets, bar…
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…
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 31 (IANS) What began as a routine government announcement inviting suggestions for a name and logo for a new brandy from state-run Malabar Distilleries has quietly morphed into one of Kerala’s most entertaining episodes of political satire. Bevco’s (Kerala State Beverages Corporation) promise of a Rs 10,000 prize may have been modest, but the public imagination it unlocked has been anything but.Social media, as expected, took the invitation seriously and delivered a m…
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 26 (IANS) The Kerala State Beverages Corporation (BEVCO) recorded a sharp surge in liquor sales during the Christmas week, with revenues touching a record Rs 332.62 crore, according to official figures. The Christmas week sales are calculated for the four days from December 22 to December 25, and officials said this year witnessed a significant jump compared to previous years.Data shows a 19 per cent increase in sales over the corresponding period last year, underlining a…