Alert Karnataka's liquor vendors’ association withdraws strike The Federation of Wine Merchants Association of Karnataka called off its one day shutdown call issued for all liquor outlets in the state after a meeting with the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah on Tuesday. By Spiritz Desk 20 Nov 2024
Alert Patna HC criticises Bihar’s alcohol ban The Patna High Court has observed that the alcohol prohibition law in Bihar has given rise to unauthorised trade of liquor. By Spiritz Desk 18 Nov 2024
Alert Liquor shops to down shutters in Karnataka The Karnataka Wine Merchants Federation has called for a state-wide liquor strike on November 20th in protest against alleged corruption within the Karnataka Excise Department. By Spiritz Desk 15 Nov 2024
Alert SC admits plea on age verification at liquor vends The Supreme Court has sought a reply from the Union Government on a plea seeking direction for an effective protocol and comprehensive policy to enforce mandatory consumers’ age verification at liquor vends. By Spiritz Desk 12 Nov 2024
Alert Alleged corruption in Karnataka excise dept The Federation of Wine Merchants’ Association, Karnataka has stated that they would halt liquor sales in Karnataka on 20th November if the government of Karnataka did not address the issue of rampant corruption within its excise department. By Spiritz Desk 07 Nov 2024
Alert Delhi to open premium liquor outlets in malls The Delhi government is set to enhance consumer experience by opening more premium liquor stores in malls to allow direct customer access to alcobev brands without counters. By Spiritz Desk 06 Nov 2024
Alert Telangana government reluctant to hike beer prices The price committee of the excise department of Telangana has approved an increase of Rs.20 to Rs.50 per bottle of beer. Brewers operating in the state have requested a price hike in beer in Telangana citing the reason of increased costs. By Spiritz Desk 05 Nov 2024
Alert Andhra CM orders hefty fine on liquor MRP violation Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed concerned officials to impose a fine of Rs 5 lakh on any liquor seller charging above the MRP for the first offence and cancel the shop’s licence if the violation is repeated. By Spiritz Desk 29 Oct 2024
Alert SC grants bail to Amandeep Singh Dhall The Supreme Court has granted bail to businessman Amandeep Singh Dhall in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) case related to the Delhi excise policy. By Spiritz Desk 25 Oct 2024