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  #LiquorShops No 1 trend as people throng stores across cities

  India | May 04, 2020 17:41 IST

  From Delhi to Bengaluru, Kolkata to Mumbai, India woke up to long queues outside liquor shops hours ahead of their opening post relaxation in lockdown curbs starting today (May 4). #LiquorShops was the No 1 trend on Twitter as photos of people lining-up outside alcohol shops spread on the social media and news channels.

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  Standalone liquor shops reopen in Bengal; strict guidelines in place

  India | May 04, 2020 14:33 IST

  Initially, the West Bengal government guideline allowed shops to stay open from 10 AM till 6 PM, but later the timing was changed from 3 PM to 6 PM.

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  Long queues at liquor shops in Delhi, authorities struggle to maintain social distancing

  India | May 04, 2020 13:26 IST

  The Delhi government''s nod to open state-run liquor shops from Monday saw people lining up in large numbers outside outlets, with police personnel struggling to manage the crowd.

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  Delhi: Several liquor shops shut as people flout social distancing norms; cops resort to lathicharge

  India | May 04, 2020 14:25 IST

  Various state governments had allowed wine and liquor shops to operate from 10 am to 6 pm starting today, as lockdown 3.0 came into effect. With this, the government had also laid down several guidelines, which outlined the need to maintain social distancing norms while standing in the queue to purchase liquor.

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  Noida-Greater Noida: List of things allowed from today

  Fyi | May 04, 2020 12:45 IST

  As the nation enters lockdown 3.0 from today (May 4), here's a list of things that will be allowed in Noida (Gautam Bhuddh Nagar), Greater Noida from today.

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  People line-up as liquor shops open from today in Bengaluru

  India | May 04, 2020 11:15 IST

  After rationing their pegs for 47 days, people were seen lined-up outside liquor shop in Bengaluru on Monday. Karnataka's Excise Minister Nagesh on Saturday announced that standalone liquor shops are allowed to open in all districts from Monday. However, in red-zone districts, outlet outside containment zones may reopen.

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  Liquor shops, paan outlets to open from May 4 - with conditions; meme fest ensued

  Lifestyle | May 01, 2020 22:44 IST

  Lockdown 3.0. Liquor shops are allowed to open in Green zones from May 4, government has announced an extension of the lockdown by two weeks till May 17. And people have taken to Twitter to celebrate, virtually!

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  Liquor shops allowed to open in green zones: MHA

  India | May 01, 2020 22:05 IST

  Liquor shops will be allowed to open in green zones, the Union Home Ministry said on Friday as it announced an extension of the lockdown by two weeks. A notification of the MHA said that liquor stores and paan shops have been permitted in green zones. However, it is necessary that a minimum of six feet distance from each other is ensured. Also, not more than five persons should be present at one time at the stores.

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  Lockdown: Will liquor shops open from today after new govt order? Here's what we know

  India | April 25, 2020 9:54 IST

  The government has given a green light to several shops and establishments to reopen as a measure to ease the lockdown in areas which are less impacted by the spread of coronavirus. What impact will this ease in lockdown have on the liquor shops in your locality?

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  Maharashtra liquor shops could function if social distancing norms are followed

  India | April 21, 2020 12:00 IST

  Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Monday said there should not be any ban on liquor shops in the state if social distancing measures, in place to curb the COVID-19 spread, are strictly followed.

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  3 borders adjoining northeast Delhi sealed, liquor shops closed in Ghaziabad

  India | February 25, 2020 21:08 IST

  Amid violence over the amended citizenship law, the district administration here has sealed three borders adjoining northeast Delhi and shut down bars and pubs in Ghaziabad, officials said on Tuesday.

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  Andhra government to take over all liquor shops from Oct 1

  India | September 28, 2019 18:45 IST

  The government-owned Andhra Pradesh State Beverages Corporation Limited (APSBCL) will take over the liquor business from next month, Deputy Chief Minister and Excise Minister Naryanaswamy said on Saturday adding that the state had taken over 475 liquor shops under APSBCL from September 1.

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  Delhi turns dry for 48 hours, all liquor shops closed till Sunday

  May 10, 2019 20:04 IST

  All liquor shops, clubs, bars and other such establishments will remain closed in the city from Friday evening to 6 pm on Sunday, the Delhi excise department has announced.  

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  Haryana allows liquor vends near highways in municipal areas

  India | September 14, 2017 16:44 IST

  A licensee who has not established all his allowed vends or sub vends may be allowed to establish vends or sub vends at locations alongside highways in municipal areas on payment of additional fee.

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  Women gang caught looting a shop amid protest against liquor shops

  News | April 10, 2017 14:39 IST

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  Women vandalize liquor shops in several parts of the UP

  News | April 03, 2017 20:33 IST

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  Madhya Pradesh not to ban liquor: Shivraj Singh

  Politics | November 28, 2015 17:38 IST

  Bhopal: Though no new liquor shops will be opened or breweries encouraged, the Madhya Pradesh government has no plans to ban alcohol, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Saturday.The reaction of Singh, who is

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  Liquor shops closed in Barsana ahead of Lathmar Holi

  India | February 26, 2015 23:41 IST

  Barsana: Ahead of the famous Lathmar Holi on Friday, when Barsana's lathi-wielding women - "Huriyarins" - will burst into a riot of colours, raining their well-oiled batons on men, the battle against liquor shops has

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  Uttar Pradesh pushes liquor shops off highways

  India | January 21, 2015 8:00 IST

  Lucknow: Worried over rising deaths caused by drunken driving, Uttar Pradesh has decided to ban liquor sale from vends and shops along all highways and major roads.Official sources say the first-of-its-kind initiative was taken by

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  MP government rolls back decision to sell IMFL at liquor shops

  India | January 08, 2014 18:16 IST

  Bhopal: Barely 48 hours after deciding to sell Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) at country-made liquor shops, Madhya Pradesh government today decided to roll it back following stiff opposition from within and outside.  “We have