Excise Department
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Karnataka: BJP, JD-S protest in Assembly seeking Excise Minister resignation in Rs 6,000 crore scam
Karnataka | Feb 04, 2026, 08:05 AM ISTKarnataka: The scandal detonated on January 16 as Lokayukta cops raided Bengaluru's urban district, nabbing Excise Deputy Commissioner Jagdish Naik and two accomplices red-handed with Rs 25 lakh in bribes for liquor licenses.
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CAG flags Rs 195 crore liquor revenue loss in Rajasthan excise department, calls for strict recovery
Rajasthan | Sep 22, 2025, 11:20 AM ISTThe CAG's findings reveal large-scale irregularities in Rajasthan's excise department with revenue losses mounting to Rs 195 crore. The report strongly recommends strict recovery measures and tighter compliance with excise laws to prevent such lapses in the future.
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Women can work in bars as Bengal Assembly passes Finance Bill | Know key amendments to Excise Act
Explainers | Mar 21, 2025, 02:33 PM ISTWest Bengal Finance Bill 2025 introduces a charging provision in the Act for levying penalties on excess wastage of spirit in distilleries and warehouses, describing it as a necessary regulatory measure.
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Karnataka bandh on Nov 20: Over 10,000 liquor shops to remain shut amid call for protest
Karnataka | Nov 15, 2024, 04:47 PM ISTKarnataka bandh: The liquor shop owners have called for a bandh to protest against the corruption in the Excise Department of Karnataka.
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'Dindahade English Bolna Seekhen': Liquor shop owner's bizarre attempt to increase sales draws fine
Trending | Jul 28, 2024, 09:50 PM ISTAfter the poster went viral on social media, the Burhanpur district magistrate ordered the excise department to take action. The excise department, subsequently, slapped a fine of Rs 10,000 on the shop owner.
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Pune bar drug video case: 14 held so far, CM Shinde directs police to bulldoze narcotic-linked pubs
Maharashtra | Jun 25, 2024, 08:39 AM ISTSeparate arrests have been made by the Pune Pune Police and the Maharashtra Excise Department in the case. Meanwhile, four cops have also been suspended after the bar was found operating beyond permission time in their area.
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UP STF arrests director of Greater Noida-based company in connection with alleged liquor scam
chhattisgarh | May 02, 2024, 09:56 PM ISTThe syndicate operated by delivering these fake holograms to distilleries, affixing them to unaccounted part-B liquor bottles, and transporting them to CSMCL shops in 15 districts of Chhattisgarh.
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Uttar Pradesh: Holi brings cheer to excise dept, liquor sale of Rs 17.75 crore recorded in Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh | Mar 28, 2024, 02:21 PM ISTHoli, also known as the "Festival of Colours," is a vibrant Hindu festival celebrated with enthusiasm across India. Holi will be celebrated on March 25 this year. The festival also involves lighting bonfires, signifying the burning of the demon Holika.
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Madhya Pradesh: 3,800 kg ganja worth Rs 5.8 crore destroyed by CGST, Excise officials in Dhar
Madhya Pradesh | Feb 26, 2024, 05:42 PM ISTThe contraband, which was seized from smugglers and peddlers over the years, was destroyed in the cement facility in Manawar, some 135 kilometres from Indore.
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Greater Noida: Four arrested in excise raid at restaurant in mall, over 200 bottles of liquor seized
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 11, 2023, 03:53 PM ISTThe officials seized over 200 bottles of liquor of different types meant for sale in Haryana from the restaurant of the Five Iron Golf located inside the Grand Venice shopping mall. They said the action was taken under the supervision of District Excise Officer Subodh Kumar Srivastava.
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'Contrary to the law': Delhi Excise Dept seeks change in Metro norms for carrying liquor bottles
Delhi | Jul 25, 2023, 11:58 PM IST'Contrary to the law': Delhi Excise Department red-flagged the relaxation and sought it to be changed for being contrary to the law.
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Punjab Excise Department recovers 320 litres of illicit liquor during search operation in Hoshiarpur
India | Jun 09, 2023, 05:03 PM ISTPunjab news: The field checking aimed at curbing illicit distillation of liquor in the region. The checking was conducted in areas along the bank of River Beas in Dasuya of Hoshiarpur district.
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Bihar: Excise department team attacked during liquor raid in Patna; 6 Jawans injured
Bihar | Apr 24, 2023, 11:29 AM ISTBihar Excise department team was attacked during liquor raid in Bihta, Patna. The attackers freed two arrested accused from police custody.
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Delhi excise policy matter: Court denies bail to AAP leader Manish Sisodia in case filed by CBI
Delhi | Mar 31, 2023, 04:18 PM ISTDelhi excise policy matter: AAP leader Manish Sisodia did not get relief from the court in the CBI case. He has been also in the judicial custody of ED till April 5.
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Delhi excise policy: 'Return from jail soon', says Kejriwal as Sisodia's questioning by CBI underway
Delhi | Feb 26, 2023, 12:11 PM ISTEarlier, CBI had issued a fresh notice to Sisodia to appear for questioning in the case on February 26. The fresh notice was issued after he sought deferment of his previously scheduled questioning.
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New Year: Ahead of celebrations, Delhi Excise Department intensifies raids to seize illicit liquor
India | Dec 30, 2022, 04:03 PM ISTNew Year: To seize the illicit liquor in the national capital, the Delhi Excise Department has intensified raids ahead of the celebration. Around a thousand bottles have been recovered in the latest one.
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Bihar: Excise officials attacked by women associated with liquor business in West Champaran
India | Dec 20, 2022, 12:23 PM ISTBihar hooch tragedy: Nitish government recently appointed Rajvinder Singh Bhatti as Director General of Police (DGP) to check the liquor business in the dry state. Subsequently, officials have been carrying out massive search operations across the state.
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Delhi reverts to old excise policy, govt-run liquor vends open
India | Sep 01, 2022, 12:59 PM ISTLiquor Policy: The excise officials also said that the issues and troubles are about to persist for some days but will gradually improve in the coming time.
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Haryana excise dept official transferred for demanding scotch whisky bottles in minister's name
India | Aug 19, 2022, 07:08 AM ISTThe case will be investigated by Assistant Excise and Taxation Officer Vijay Kumar and action will be taken as per the inquiry report.
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No more discounts on MRP of liquor in Delhi, says state Excise department | Details
India | Feb 28, 2022, 08:14 PM ISTDiscounts were a result of the new Excise Policy of the Delhi Government. Liquor stores in some parts of the city, including Jahangirpuri, Shahdara and Mayur Vihar, had offered up to 35 per cent discount on certain IMFL brands.