Gujarat No More A 'Dry State'; State Government Allows Sale Of Liquor In This 'City'
The Congress slammed the government's move saying Gujarat being the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi has been away from alcohol and liquor.
Dec 23, 2023, 09:25 AM IST
Police register 1,322 cases against drunk revellers on New Year's eve in 'dry' Gujarat
Revellers protested and resorted to vandalism at a club in Ahmedabad after the organisers decided to stop the function at 10 pm, an official from Anandnagar police station said.
Jan 01, 2023, 19:07 PM IST
Assistant jailer, constable flout ban on alcohol, arrested in Bihar
The assistant jailer and constable were sent to the district hospital for medical examination, where it was confirmed that they had consumed alcohol, and a case was filed against them.
Oct 22, 2022, 21:53 PM IST
Girl calls off wedding in dry Bihar after constable fiance arrives drunk
Her decision received wholehearted support from her family members and other villagers.
Jan 19, 2019, 09:40 AM IST
'Thirsty' locals loot car carrying illegal booze after it crashes in Gujarat
In the dry state of Gujarat, the sight of booze lying unattended on the road can mean the world to many.
Oct 16, 2017, 13:04 PM IST
Gujarat govt notifies rules for new prohibition law
The Gujarat Prohibition (Amendment) Bill, 2017 was passed by the state Assembly in February this year and subsequently became an Act in March.
Jun 13, 2017, 21:05 PM IST
Gujarat proposes to make liquor law tougher, maximum jail term raised to 10 years
Amidst the charged narrative on prohibition, the Gujarat government on Thursday approved an ordinance proposing stringent action against bootleggers, tipplers, and unscrupulous officials who help criminals escape raids on liquor dens in the "dry state".
Dec 15, 2016, 23:04 PM IST
PIL filed in Patna High Court challenging total ban on alcohol in Bihar
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed on Wednesday in the Patna High Court challenging the Bihar government's decision to clamp total ban on sale and consumption of alcohol in the state.
Apr 06, 2016, 14:59 PM IST
In dry state Gujarat, liquor emerges as a medicine!
Gujarat may be the first Indian state to implement total liquor prohibition in 1958, but alcohol is slowly emerging as a medicine for some of the state residents.
Nov 25, 2015, 16:40 PM IST
