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Two Malayalam film directors arrested for alleged possession of hybrid ganja

Malayalam film directors Khalid Rahman and Ashraf Hamza.

Published on Apr 27, 2025 07:12 PM IST

5,838 litres of illicit liquor seized, 28 held in crackdown across U.P.

In Gorakhpur-Deoria, authorities seized 20 litres of raw liquor and destroyed 100 kilograms of lahan. In Sultanpur, 35 litres of illegal liquor was seized and 150 kilogram of lahan destroyed. (For representation only)

lucknow news

Published on Apr 27, 2025 06:00 AM IST

OSSC SI Excise Admit Card 2025 released, download via direct link here

OSSC SI Excise Admit Card 2025 is out. Candidates can download via the direct link here.

employment news

Published on Apr 23, 2025 08:15 PM IST

138 MoUs worth ₹39,582.39 cr signed with UP excise department

Uttar Pradesh minister of state for excise and prohibition, Nitin Agarwal (File Photo)

others

Published on Apr 17, 2025 05:36 AM IST

Bank surety default: Chandigarh admn cancels allotment of 47 liquor vends, fresh auction to follow

As per Clause 21 of the Chandigarh Excise Policy, successful bidders must submit bank guarantees—15% of the licence fee—within seven working days of the allotment notification. (HT)

chandigarh news

Published on Apr 10, 2025 10:06 AM IST

Completed allotment process for 207 retail excise groups for FY 2025-26: Cheema

Punjab finance, planning, excise and taxation minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced the successful completion of the allotment process for 207 retail excise groups for the financial year 2025-26 and said the state has yielded unprecedented revenue, generating an annual licence fee of ₹9,878 crore, surpassing the projected target of ₹9,017 crore. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Published on Apr 04, 2025 05:16 AM IST

Ludhiana: 1,300 cartons of illicit liquor seized, 1 booked

A cache of illicit liquor recovered by the excise department in Ludhiana on Wednesday. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Published on Apr 03, 2025 05:00 AM IST

Excise team cracks down on taverns in Gurugram, one more sealed for violations

Excise officials said taverns cannot serve alcohol directly, not operate in open spaces and charge costs as per their will, even as pollution and health checks remain absent. They also flagged illegal dance performances, especially by foreigners who perform on tourist visas, which is prohibited under law. (Representative Image)

others

Published on Apr 01, 2025 05:36 PM IST

After HT report, officials crack down on erring ahatas in Gurugram

A view of the sealed Reset ahata in Sector 29. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

others

Published on Mar 19, 2025 05:24 AM IST

Punjab factor: Chandigarh slashes reserve price at auction of 97 liquor vends begins on March 13

Three years ago, liquor vends on the Chandigarh-Punjab border were auctioned for up to ₹13 crore, but now they are selling for only ₹8-9 crore. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Published on Mar 13, 2025 09:48 AM IST

Ahead of Holi, big crackdown on illicit liquor trade

(File)

lucknow news

Published on Mar 13, 2025 08:56 AM IST

U.P. excise dept move: Data analytics, hi-end scanners to help curb liquor smuggling

Excise department is also going to hire a data analytics agency to help department take corrective measures accordingly (For Representation)

lucknow news

Published on Feb 25, 2025 05:38 AM IST

State excise dept seizes fake liquor, luxury cars worth ₹19.37 lakh

Inspector Vijay Rokade and sub-inspector Pradeep Jhunjaruk are investigating the case. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

pune news

Updated on Jan 25, 2025 08:22 AM IST

CPI(M) MLA's son among 9 held for possessing ganja

Arrested computer hacker and cyber criminal with handcuffs, close up of hands

india news

Published on Dec 29, 2024 07:56 AM IST

Excise dept busts illegal liquor party at Noida farmhouse, 5 arrested

The Gautam Budh Nagar excise department conducted a raid at Siddiqui Farmhouse in Green Beauty Farms, near Sector 135, on Wednesday and arrested five people for serving liquor from another state. (Getty Images)

noida news

Updated on Dec 27, 2024 07:08 AM IST

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah reviews performance of key departments

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah.

bengaluru news

Updated on Dec 04, 2024 09:25 AM IST

UT excise dept tightens grip on inter-state liquor smugglers

Since alcohol is priced lower in Chandigarh , smuggling into Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Gujarat has been a persistent issue. (HT FIle Photo)

chandigarh news

Updated on Nov 22, 2024 09:56 AM IST

Ashoka calls for CBI, ED probe into graft complaints against excise dept

R Ashoka called for an in-depth investigation into an alleged irregularities in the excise department and excise minister RB Thimmapur and urged the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) to step in (PTI)

india news

Updated on Nov 07, 2024 05:28 AM IST

Pre-Diwali liquor sales go up 44% in Delhi this year

Per day, this amounted to 2 to 3.5 million bottles of liquor in the fortnight before Diwali this year and at least 1.4 million bottles of liquor during the same period last year, according to an excise department report. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

delhi news

Updated on Nov 03, 2024 03:00 AM IST

Andhra govt earns ₹1800 crore through sale of applications for allotment of retail wine shops

On October 1, the state government issued orders notifying the new liquor policy for the next two years, withdrawing the retail liquor business from the government and entrusting it to private dealers. (PTI)

india news

Updated on Oct 13, 2024 05:56 AM IST

‘U.P. excise revenue hits ₹22,563 Cr by Sept, boosted through enforcement efforts’

Minister Nitin Agarwal (HT)

lucknow news

Published on Oct 06, 2024 10:31 PM IST

Panchkula excise officials seize 860 bottles of liquor

Vehicles coming from Chandigarh, Punjab, and Himachal border are being checked vigilantly. (iStock)

chandigarh news

Updated on Sep 19, 2024 09:52 AM IST

Noida: Excise dept sends notice to pub over dance performance

As per the Uttar Pradesh Excise Department rules, dancing/ obscenity related acts are completely prohibited within the licensed premises. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

noida news

Published on Sep 18, 2024 07:44 AM IST

Telangana: Excise department busts ‘whiskey ice cream racket’ in Hyderabad

During the raid the excise team has seized 23 pieces, totalling 11.5 kg of whisky ice cream, and registered a case against the accused's.

india news

Published on Sep 06, 2024 02:44 PM IST

Mohali: Truck driver held with 250 cartons of liquor

A joint team of IT City police and excise department on Wednesday arrested a truck driver and recovered 250 cartons of liquor which was authorised for sale only in Chandigarh. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Updated on Jul 18, 2024 07:54 AM IST

Mihir Shah, friends drank 12 large whisky pegs: Why Mumbai pub served him liquor

The BMW car driven by Mihir Shah allegedly rammed into a two-wheeler from behind in the Worli area of south-central Mumbai on July 7 morning, killing a woman and injuring her husband.

india news

Updated on Jul 11, 2024 07:09 PM IST

Excise Dept announce strict policies for bar owners

This means owners are equally culpable for crimes such as murder, assault, rape, or suicide committed by individuals under the influence of alcohol. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

pune news

Updated on Jun 13, 2024 06:00 AM IST