Bihar liquor ban: Nitish Kumar calls for fresh survey to study impact of prohibition
November 26, 2023 21:40 ISTKumar, the state's longest-serving CM, recalled his early experiences that led to his abhorrence for alcohol.
Kumar, the state's longest-serving CM, recalled his early experiences that led to his abhorrence for alcohol.
The development comes after Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar granted his assent, paving the way for the implementation of the enhanced quota.
The destruction was carried out in the presence of members of the drug disposal committee headed by the additional commissioner, deputy commissioner (disposal) Customs (Prev), HQ Patna and the deputy/assistant commissioner of customs (P) division Motihari, Muzaffarpur and Raxaul.
The court also cited a Supreme Court judgement to stress that as per Hindu traditions, no wedding could be valid unless 'saptapadi' (seven circumambulations of the consecrated fire) was performed.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar disclosed on social media that a resolution (prastaav) urging the Centre to accept the demand was passed at the cabinet meeting he chaired earlier in the day.
The cumulative caste-based reservations have now been elevated from 50% to 65%, marking a significant adjustment in the state's affirmative action policies.
A tragic incident occurred on the last day of Chhath Puja in Bihar's Lakhisarai district, where a man opened fire on a family, resulting in death of two brothers.
Bihar news: The villagers of Dera claimed that every year the devotees from their village offered prayers at Mahadeva Ghat, but this time the villagers of Kathgharwa occupied their place at the ghat.
Sitamarhi liquor deaths: Around 90 bottles of liquor were also recovered from the possession of the accused, police said. Sale and consumption of alcohol was banned in Bihar by the Nitish Kumar government in 2016.
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