liquor

Punjab and Haryana High Court issues notice to Punjab on illegal liquor vends near highways

April 01, 2026 3:23 pm

The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the Punjab Government to ensure strict compliance with the apex court order over liquor vends near highways.

‘Liquor choice, but nuisance not’: Madras High Court quashes liquor license in Jallikattu-famed region

March 31, 2026 6:26 pm

Considering the power of gram sabha to prioritise community welfare, the Madras High Court has quashed a liquor license in Thandalai Village.

‘Litigants (like Kejriwal) cannot be encouraged…They’ve made a career out of allegations’: SG Tushar Mehta says as sparks fly in Delhi HC

March 16, 2026 9:39 pm

AAP leader has challenged HC order of March 9 that deferred the trial court’s proceedings in the ED case stemming from the CBI case in the alleged liquor ‘scam’

Punjab excise department raids Kharar restaurant, 88 cases of Chandigarh-sale liquor seized

March 08, 2026 11:58 am

The excise department reiterated that its drive against illegal liquor trade will continue, and strict action will be taken against anyone found violating excise laws.

'Rivalry over liquor business': Hotel owner shot dead in Rajasthan’s Churu

March 04, 2026 9:04 pm

The incident occurred late Monday in Churu’s Bidasar area where three assailants allegedly barged into a hotel premises and began firing, police said.

'Breaking contractors' monopoly': HP govt begins first-ever e-auction of liquor vends

February 23, 2026 8:29 pm

For liquor vends in Kinnaur, Hamirpur and Chamba districts, the submission of online applications will be open from February 23 at 6.55 pm to February 26 at 6:15 pm.

Action to be taken over promotion or sale of liquor through social media, says DC

December 16, 2025 10:32 pm

D K Shivakumar suggests allowing bars on beaches and raising liquor storage limits for homes: ‘This is my opinion’

December 10, 2025 9:06 am

During a discussion in the Assembly, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar also says online platforms may already be delivering liquor illegally.

Rs 40 more for 750 ml: Liquor prices to shoot up from Dec 1 in Bengal

November 27, 2025 2:35 pm

The state government expects almost Rs 4,000 crore in additional revenue for 2025-26 from the new excise duty

Indian Railways liquor carrying rules: Can you travel with alcohol bottles in trains?

November 06, 2025 6:29 pm

Indian Railways liquor carry rules: Among the common questions, many passengers frequently asked is about the amount of liquor a person can carry while travelling by train.

Six of the world’s most interesting liquor bottles

May 28, 2016 7:46 pm

In an increasingly competitive liquor market, it isn’t enough to merely produce a good spirit. You’ve also got to make sure it is ‘visible’ to customers in bars, at airport duty-free outlets and at the local liquor store. And these six bottles featured here are sure to be noticed.