liquor ban

Mizoram sets up committee to study impact of earlier Act

The Committee would study the economical, social and health aspects of the impact of the Mizoram Liquor Prohibition and Control Act and also undertake review of the implementation of the act, in force in the state since January 15, 2015, the notification said.

Jul 18, 2016, 12:33 PM IST

Separatists demand ban on liquor in J&K

Separatist groups today demanded complete ban on the sale and consumption of liquor in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jul 01, 2016, 23:16 PM IST

Despite ban, 15 alcohol factories still active in Bihar?

The BJP on Wednesday questioned the integrity of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's 'anti-liquor' campaign alleging that there were 15 active alcohol factories in the state and said that he had been elected to the top post to fix the law and order situation besides other problems prevalent within the state.

Jun 29, 2016, 19:57 PM IST

Yoga irrelevant without country-wide liquor ban: Nitish Kumar

Ahead of the International Yoga Day on June 21, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday said the ancient discipline is "irrelevant without imposing ban" on sale of liquor across the country and appealed Prime Minister Narendra Modi to act in this regard.

Jun 19, 2016, 19:20 PM IST

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar dares PM Modi, asks him to ban liquor in all BJP-ruled states

In yet another attempt to take a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday dared the government in Centre to ban liquor in all Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled states.

Jun 19, 2016, 15:09 PM IST

Real 'Vikash Parv' only by ordering liquor ban: Nitish Kumar

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar said true celebrations will be if PM Narendra Modi gets the liquor ban imposed at least in BJP-ruled states.

Jun 14, 2016, 17:08 PM IST

After temple entry movement, Trupti Desai to campaign for total liquor ban in Maharashtra

Trupti Desai will travel across the state of Maharashtra to create awareness about total liquor prohibition. 

May 16, 2016, 15:30 PM IST

Despite complete ban, four die after consuming spurious liquor in Bihar

Following the complete ban on liquor in Bihar, four people died after consuming spurious liquor, police said on Wednesday.

Apr 27, 2016, 18:09 PM IST

After liquor ban, crime graph down in Bihar

 The complete ban on liquor in Bihar is showing positive results -- crimes as well as road accidents have come down in the last 20 days, officials said on Tuesday.

Apr 26, 2016, 17:04 PM IST

Liquor ban impact: Nitish Kumar 'touched' at Bihar woman remarrying husband after 16-years

Bihar CM was 'touched' on hearing that a couple who had been separated for 16 years, made up because of liquor ban in the state.

Apr 25, 2016, 23:05 PM IST

Toddy tappers protest against ban in Bihar

Hundreds of Bihar's toddy tappers on Monday protested against the ban on sale of the drink, the main source of their livelihood.

Apr 18, 2016, 21:42 PM IST

Social change due to liquor ban transcending Bihar: Nitish Kumar

 Citing behavioural change in men after total prohibition in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today said social change due to the ban was transcending the boundaries of Bihar triggering similar demands in Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh by women.

Apr 15, 2016, 19:59 PM IST

Social change due to liquor ban transcending Bihar: Nitish

Senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi and former Chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi have been attacking Kumar over the toddy issue.

Apr 15, 2016, 19:56 PM IST

No coercive steps against liquor manufacturers in Bihar: Patna HC

In a relief to liquor manufacturers in Bihar, Patna High Court on Wednesday directed the state government not to take any coercive action against them for keeping a stock of liquor.

Apr 13, 2016, 20:25 PM IST

'No comparison between beef ban demand, call for liquor ban'

 In remarks that may kick up a debate in poll-bound Kerala, a senior CPI(M) leader today said there is no comparison between Sangh Parivar's demand for a complete ban on beef and Catholic Church's call for a ban on liquor.

Apr 09, 2016, 20:09 PM IST

Nitish Kumar credits all political parties for liquor ban in Bihar

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday said all political parties were together on imposition of a total ban on sale and consumption of alcohol in Bihar, put into action after in-depth study of prohibition in various states.

Apr 07, 2016, 19:39 PM IST

Liquor ban in Bihar: Rishi Kapoor has some advice for CM Nitish Kumar – Read what it is

Ever since he joined Twitter, Bollywood's seasoned actor Rishi Kapoor has been thoroughly amusing his followers with his sharp wits. Recently, while taking a jibe at liquor ban in Bihar by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar government, the actor said that prohibition on alcohol has failed worldwide.

Apr 06, 2016, 17:34 PM IST

Nitish leaves Bihar 'high and dry': Not only country-made, foreign liquors also banned

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday announced the ban of Indian manufactured foreign bands (IMFB) and all types of liquors in the state. The CM said the announcement is being made following the experience of last four days.

Apr 05, 2016, 13:15 PM IST

Over 13 lakh liquor bottles destroyed ahead of Bihar ban

 A day ahead of a liquor ban from April 1 in Bihar, authorities destroyed more than 13 lakh bottles of liquor worth over Rs.3 crore here on Thursday, officials said.

Mar 31, 2016, 20:17 PM IST

Nitish's decision on partial liquor ban an April fool's joke: Manjhi

Slamming the decision of the grand secular alliance government on liquor ban, Jitan Ram Manjhi, said, "This is double standard policy of the government."

Mar 05, 2016, 19:37 PM IST