Prohibition News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Madhya Pradesh Govt enforces liquor ban in 19 religious cities, effective from April 1
Bhopal, March 31: The Madhya Pradesh government outlined the liquor ban in 19 religious cities and gram panchayats of the state would be implemented from April 1.
Shardul Pandit questions Orry's 'celebrity hall pass' after Vaishno Devi drinking incident
Mumbai, March 20: In a recent video, actor Shardul Pandit addressed the controversial incident involving influencer Orry, who was booked in an FIR along with seven others for allegedly consuming alcohol near Vaishno Devi temple.
Mizoram Assembly passes prohibition amendment bill amid Oppn objection
Aizawl, March 10: Amidst the opposition's protest and walkout, the Mizoram Liquor (Prohibition) Amendment Bill, 2025 was passed in the state assembly on Monday to allow the manufacture and supply of wine and local beer made solely from locally produced agriculture and horticulture products.
People are watching you: Bihar Minister takes dig at Tejashwi Yadav over his remark on toddy
Patna, March 8: Bihar Minister Shrawon Kumar on Saturday took a dig at Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Bihar Assembly's Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav over his promise to remove toddy from the Bihar Excise and Prohibition Act, saying that everyone in the state had resolved not to consume toddy when a ban was imposed on liquor.
Now, Union Minister Paswan calls for lifting toddy ban in Bihar
Patna, March 7: Union Minister Chirag Paswan has called for lifting the toddy ban in Bihar, saying it is a natural product and should not be treated like alcohol.
Gujarat: Liquor valued at Rs 41.13 lakh seized
Ahmedabad, Feb 20: Chhota Udepur, located at the Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh borders, has become a key route for bootleggers smuggling liquor into Gujarat. In response, the district police have intensified operations, intercepting multiple consignments.
Illicit liquor valued at Rs 6.89 lakh seized; one arrested in Gujarat's Vadodara
Vadodara, Feb 19: Illicit liquor valued at Rs 6.89 lakh was seized in the Bapod police station area in Gujarat's Vadodara, officials said on Wednesday.
J&K: Three MLAs submit bills for liquor ban in Kashmir
Jammu, Feb 12: Three MLAs have submitted private bills to the Speaker to be tabled in the forthcoming session of the Assembly seeking to declare J&K liquor-free.
Rajasthan Chief Secretary warns of action against illegal hookah bar operations
Jaipur, Feb 11: Rajasthan Chief Secretary Sudhansh Pant said that hookah bars are completely banned in the state and strict action will be taken against illegally operated hookah bars and drug dealers.