Latest Prohibition and Excise Department News & Updates

Patna, July 16 (IANS) Despite the enforcement of prohibition in Bihar, the illegal liquor trade continues to pose a challenge. Acting on a confidential tip-off, the Prohibition and Excise Department conducted a raid at Saharsa’s old bus stand premises on Thursday, recovering a large consignment of Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) concealed beneath a heap of soil.During the search operation, officials excavated the area and recovered 123 litres of liquor hidden at multiple locations. The seized …

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday offered a shield against politically motivated transfer/posting to officials engaged in Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in five poll-bound States/UT, directing Chief Secretaries and police chiefs to seek its approval in case of unavoidable reshuffles. “The transfer orders in respect of officers/officials, who are engaged in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral roll work in var…