Liquor
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Liquor, non-vegetarian food prohibited around Vaishno Devi shrine for two more months
Jammu and Kashmir | Feb 09, 2025, 09:36 PM ISTJammu and Kashmir: Katra sub-divisional magistrate Piyush Dhotra has prohibited the sale, possession and consumption of liquor and non-vegetarian food, under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, the officials said.
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Kawasi Lakhma, former excise minister, arrested in alleged Rs 2,161 crore liquor scam
chhattisgarh | Jan 15, 2025, 08:35 PM ISTThe alleged liquor scam in the state, as per the ED, was orchestrated between 2019-22 when Chhattisgarh was ruled by the Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government. Lakhma, a six-time MLA from Konta (Sukma district), was the excise minister then.
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CBI books Karti Chidambaram in fresh corruption case, allegedly linked to suspicious payments
India | Jan 09, 2025, 10:40 PM ISTThe case involves allegations of suspicious payments made by Diageo Scotland and Sequoia Capital to Advantage Strategic Consulting Pvt. Ltd., linked to lifting a duty-free liquor ban. The probe centers on consultancy fees amounting to USD 15,000, sparking serious allegations of corruption.
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Chhattisgarh liquor scam: ED conducts raids at ex-Minister's residence, six other locations
chhattisgarh | Dec 28, 2024, 12:41 PM ISTThe case came to light after the Economic Offence Wing (EOW) registered an FIR in the case on January 17 this year. According to the ED estimates, the alleged "proceeds of crime" in the case at Rs 2,161 crore.
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'Out of stock': Air India Express passengers finish entire liquor supply on inaugural Bangkok flight
Business | Dec 23, 2024, 09:13 AM ISTAlcohol consumption is prohibited in Gujarat. However, officials from the budget airline clarified on Sunday that while there were brisk alcohol sales during the Surat-Bangkok flight, the stock was not depleted, contrary to claims circulating on social media.
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This village in Himachal to honour families who restrain from serving liquor at weddings
offbeat | Nov 06, 2024, 04:50 PM ISTThis gram panchayat, known for its public welfare works, had earlier decided to punish those who would smoke or drink.
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Bihar: 20 people dead due to consumption of spurious liquor in Siwan, Opposition slams Nitish Kumar
Bihar | Oct 17, 2024, 01:50 PM IST20 people have died after consuming spurious liquor in Siwan, the police said on Thursday. RJD slammed Nitish Kumar government, holding him responsible for the deaths.
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Bihar: Four die after consuming illicit liquor in Siwan
Bihar | Oct 16, 2024, 05:29 PM ISTBihar news: According to the official, a total of 15 people were brought to the civil hospital for treatment, of which 2 to 3 people were referred to Patna.
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Arvind Kejriwal suffers major setback, no bail by Delhi High Court in Excise Policy case
India | Aug 05, 2024, 02:45 PM ISTArvind Kejriwal was arrested by the CBI on June 26 from Tihar Jail, where he is still lodged in judicial custody.
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Mexico: Five killed after explosion, fire rips through tequila plant; tourists evacuated | VIDEO
World | Jul 24, 2024, 02:21 PM ISTThe blast reportedly occurred in a 500,000-litre tank at the plant, which caused a fire that spread to three other tanks. Five workers were confirmed killed and several others were injured in the explosion.
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Kavitha played role in transfer of ill-gotten money for AAP’s Goa election campaign: CBI chargesheet
India | Jul 23, 2024, 07:43 AM ISTBRS MLC K Kavitha was arrested by the ED in the Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case on March 15. She was arrested by the CBI from Tihar Jail on April 11.
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Will Arvind Kejriwal get bail in alleged liquor scam case? SC judgment today
Delhi | Jul 12, 2024, 06:56 AM ISTThe Enforcement Directorate in its chargesheet has claimed that Kejriwal "directly used" part of the alleged Rs 100 crore generated from the "kickbacks" of the Delhi excise policy "scam" by staying in a luxury hotel in Goa.
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Delhi excise policy case: 'Kingpin' Arvind Kejriwal is accused number 37 in ED's new chargesheet
India | Jul 10, 2024, 03:20 PM ISTDelhi excise policy case: The Delhi High Court has listed ED's plea, challenging the bail granted to Arvind Kejriwal by the trial court, on July 15. He was granted bail by the trial court on June 20, which was later stayed by the High Court.
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Karnataka: BJP expels Jagadish Chaudhary over liquor serving at victory celebration event
Karnataka | Jul 09, 2024, 07:31 PM ISTThe event was organised by the supporters of BJP Chikaballapur MP K Sudhakar following his victory in the Lok Sabha elections.
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Delhi excise policy scam: HC lists Arvind Kejriwal's plea against ED summons for hearing on July 11
Delhi | May 15, 2024, 02:06 PM ISTDelhi excise policy scam case: CM Arvind Kejriwal has challenged the constitutional validity of certain provisions of PMLA with respect to arrest, questioning and grant of bail in his petition.
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'I am back': Top quotes of Arvind Kejriwal after his release from Tihar Jail
Delhi | May 11, 2024, 12:05 AM ISTThe Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor was granted interim bail till June 1 by the Supreme Court earlier in the day. He walked out of the prison in the evening amid dhol beats and sloganeering by AAP workers and leaders.
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Five conditions on which Arvind Kejriwal got bail from Supreme Court: Details
Delhi | May 10, 2024, 04:55 PM ISTGranting bail to Arvind Kejriwal, the Supreme Court makes it clear that the grant of interim bail will not be treated as an expression of opinion on the merits of the case or the criminal appeal which is pending consideration before it.
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Jharkhand: EC seized 'record' Rs 110 crore cash, liquor, drugs ahead of election, says poll official
India | May 07, 2024, 11:46 PM ISTThe ED on recovery of a huge amount of cash, claimed Jharkhand Minister Alamgir Alam's secretary collected commission on tenders on behalf of "some influential people". The Lok Sabha elections will be held in four phases in Jharkhand, beginning May 13.
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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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Delhi court extends Manish Sisodia's judicial custody till May 8 in excise policy scam case
Delhi | Apr 26, 2024, 01:40 PM ISTLodged in the jail since last year, Delhi's former deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia resigned from the Delhi cabinet on February 28, 2023. Earlier on February 12, a Delhi court granted him a three-day interim bail to attend his niece's wedding function.