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Excise to probe after Greater Noida residents lodge police complaint on liquor outlets

According to residents, there has been an increase in anti-social elements in the area since the liquor outlets opened recently

The liquor outlets, which began operations on April 2, were set up by merging three adjacent shop spaces into a single unit. (HT Photo)

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Published on Apr 22, 2025 08:48 AM IST

ByMaria Khan

Madhya Pradesh government introduces ‘low alcoholic beverage bar’ | Details

Drinks with a maximum alcohol content of 10 per cent v/v (volume on volume) will be allowed for consumption in the new 'low alcoholic beverage bar(s).

The consumption of spirits will be strictly prohibited in such 'low alcoholic beverage bars'. (Representative Image/Unsplash)

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Published on Feb 17, 2025 10:35 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Will Noida, Greater Noida liquor shops remain closed on New Year's eve?

The Gautam Buddh Nagar district excise officer noted that be it private or commercial parties, occasional bar license is a must for those serving liquor.

The liquor shops will remain operational from 10 am to 11 pm on New Year's eve, December 31. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Published on Dec 28, 2024 11:40 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Ludhiana: Residents protest liquor shop near religious sites

Residents of Rajguru Nagar Extension and Threeke village took to the streets on Thursday, protesting the establishment of a liquor shop in their neighbourhood.

The shop is being set up near three villages located within 50 metres of religious sites. (HT File)

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Updated on Oct 18, 2024 06:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Plumber kills autorickshaw driver, held

A plumber killed a 34-year-old autorickshaw driver with a screwdriver in Chinchwad after a dispute outside a liquor shop. The suspect was arrested.

The deceased has been identified as Amir Maqbool Khan from Vetalnagar slum in Chinchwad. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on Oct 08, 2024 07:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Ghaziabad: Men damage shop, beat up salesmen when asked to pay for liquor

The men beat up the salesmen when asked to pay for purchases. They also vandalised the shop. The entire incident was captured by CCTV cameras inside the shop

An FIR in this connection was registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 119(2) (voluntarily causing hurt), 352 (intentional insult), 351(2) (criminal intimidation), 333 (trespass for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint) and 324(4) (causing damages) at Kavi Nagar police station.. (Representational image)

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Updated on Sep 13, 2024 05:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ghaziabad

Gurugram’s DLF Phase 1 residents oppose nod for liquor vend

The open drinking will result in littering and unsanitary conditions in the area, which would be detrimental to the community, the RWA’s letter to HSVP read

Residents of DLF phase-1 installed hoarding against the liquor shop opening at Khushboo chowk near Samadhaan Hub in Gurugram on Monday. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

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Updated on Jul 23, 2024 05:34 AM IST

ByAbhishek Behl

New Palam Vihar resident beaten up, five arrested

The victimhad filed petitions with the Gururgam Police chief and deputy commissioner to relocate a liquor shop located near his house

Inspector Ashok Kumar, station house officer of Bajghera police station, said that all five suspects were arrested from different locations in the city. (File Photo)

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Updated on Jun 28, 2024 08:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Ggm resident assaulted for petition to shift liquor vend from near home

The victim identified as Pardeep Dalal, is a property dealer, who had filed petitions with other residents to the Gurugram police commissioner and deputy commissioner urging them to shift the outlet as it was causing problems for all residents due to crowds of anti-social elements and people who gathered in an inebriated state in front of the shop nearly every day

A 49-year-old man was brutally assaulted for allegedly filing petitions against a liquor shop near his home in Palam Vihar Phase-I in an attempt to remove it from the residential area, police said. (Representational Image)

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Updated on Jun 27, 2024 06:26 AM IST

ByDebashish Karmakar

Residents oppose liquor shop near Noida school, inquiry ordered

The shop had a liquor license for its previous premises, the new one is located next to the old shop in the same complex and this much change in the location is allowed, an official said

The liquor shop has opened across the road from Delhi Public School in Sector 122, Noida, prompting various residents’ objection. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

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Updated on May 13, 2024 06:14 AM IST

ByAshni Dhaor, Noida

Refrain from renewal of licence of liquor shop near a school: HC to state govt

Acting on a PIL moved by a five-year-old LKG student, the HC has directed the state government to refrain from renewing the licence of a liquor shop near the school of petitioner in Kanpur.

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Updated on May 10, 2024 07:58 AM IST

ByJItendra Sarin, Prayagraj

Bengaluru Police suspends liquor sale for 3 days starting today. Check details

City police directive suspends liquor sales in Bengaluru for Lok Sabha elections, dry days announced.

The liquor sale ban will be effective starting 5 pm on Wednesday, April 24, until midnight on April 26. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)(HT_PRINT)

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Updated on Apr 24, 2024 09:44 AM IST

ByYamini C S

G Noida: Man shot dead for refusing to sell liquor at 1.30am

Liquor salesman shot dead by three men in Greater Noida for refusing to sell alcohol after hours. Police investigating, suspects at large.

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Updated on Apr 01, 2024 05:42 AM IST

ByAshni Dhaor, Greater Noida

Ludhiana: Punjab Police bus crashes in liquor vend as brakes fail

SHO Dharampal Chaudhary of Division number 5 police station stated that the accident occurred around 9:30 pm; the police personnel were heading to Ferozepur for duty from Chandigarh; the brakes failed suddenly as the bus descended from the bridge near the bus stand, leading to the accident

There were over 13 police personnel in the bus when the incident happened on Tuesday late evening. (Gurpreet Singh/HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 13, 2024 10:22 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Rajasthan: Minor girl allegedly gang-raped, blackmailed; 3 booked

The incident came into the light following a complaint from the girl’s father, who lodged a complaint at the local police station in Ladnu on Friday night and accordingly, an investigation was launched, said Mukesh Verma, Ladnu station house officer

Police said the incident took place on Wednesday (January 17) night (Representative Photo)

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Updated on Jan 20, 2024 02:41 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

2 bouncers arrested for assaulting 2 at Gurugram’s Golf Course Road liquor shop

The complaint in this case was filed by a businessman who visited a drinking place in Sector 43 with his younger brother, an MBA student at Delhi University

A case was registered against the bouncers under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code at Sushant Lok police station. Police said they examined the CCTV footage of the shop, and the bouncers were clearly visible assaulting the victims. (Representational image)

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Updated on Dec 17, 2023 05:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Gurugram

Ludhiana: Fire breaks out at liquor shop in city, no casualties reported

Short circuit is stated to be the reason of the fire as the vend was not following mandatory fire safety norms

Fire broke out at liquor vend and tavern situated at Dugri here in Ludhiana. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jul 20, 2023 11:19 PM IST

BySukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: 12 men vandalise tavern over food bill

The incident happened on Sunday. According to the owner of the tavern Sandeep, three of his employees were injured in the attack

Police personnel outside the liquor shop in Shimlapuri in Ludhiana. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jul 18, 2023 11:30 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

20 booked for assaulting cops in protest against liquor shop in Pataudi

Police in Gurugram have charged 20 residents of Bhora Kalan village in Pataudi for blocking the Pataudi-Bilaspur Road and attacking police when they tried to intervene. Villagers have been protesting against a local liquor store, which opened on 12 June. They claim that drunken men who purchase alcohol from the store cause disruption and are abusive to local residents. The police have identified the suspects and said that they will be arrested soon.

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Updated on Jun 24, 2023 11:48 PM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar

Over 100 detained for protesting against liquor shop in Gurugram

Residents of Khandsa, Mohammadpur Jharsa and other areas from Sector 37 erected a tent in front of the shop and started a round-the-clock protest from June 10, alleging that inebriated men who reach the spot to purchase alcohol create nuisance for local residents

Residents gather outside the liquor shop on NH-48 on Sunday. (Parveen Kumar/ HT)

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Updated on Jun 18, 2023 11:20 PM IST

ByDebashish Karmakar

One killed, 2 injured in firing at liquor shop in Manesar

Police said the assailants fired more than 15 bullets, which hit three customers

The liquor outlet at Panchgaon crossing in Manesar where the shooting took place on Friday night. (Parveen Kumar/ HT)

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Updated on Jun 17, 2023 11:19 PM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar

Four, including two sons of Haryana DIG held for assault

Sons of a Haryana Police DIG were among four suspects arrested for assaulting salesmen at a liquor shop in Gurugram; police were also attacked.

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Updated on Jun 06, 2023 12:22 AM IST

ByDebashish Karmakar

Now, Delhi metro stations to have liquor stores. Details here

As of now, Badarpur, Dwarka, Karol Bagh, Rajouri Garden and Mundka metro stations have already opened liquor shops on premises.

Liquor stores open at Delhi metro stations. (Hindustan Times)

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Published on Sep 04, 2022 02:11 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

To Hazare's ‘drunk in power’ letter, Kejriwal says BJP using Gandhian activist

In his strongly-worded two-page letter, social activist Anna Hazare wrote that Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal also appears to be in the “vicious circle of money through power and power through money”.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal. (ANI Photo)

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Updated on Aug 30, 2022 05:54 PM IST

BySharangee Dutta | Edited by Sohini Goswami, New Delhi

Madhya Pradesh man to sue liquor shop in consumer court. Here's why

Lokesh Sothia's lawyer said they would file a cheating case in a consumer forum as his client had been consuming alcohol for the past several years and knew the difference between real and fake liquor.

A 42-year-old man in Ujjain complained to authorities about a shop allegedly selling him adulterated liquor. (Representative Photo/PTI)

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Published on May 08, 2022 03:30 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Written by Aryan Prakash

Delhi govt discontinues discounts on MRP of liquor to contain rush at stores

Several stores in the national capital witnessed a huge rush as liquor retailers offered discounts up to 35 per cent to increase the sale of bottles.

People stand in a queue outside a liquor store as prices of liquor were reduced at New Delhi Railway Station, on Sunday. (ANI Photo)

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Published on Feb 28, 2022 08:00 PM IST

Written by Sharmita Kar | Edited by Sohini Goswami, New Delhi

Delhi liquor stores witness mad rush over this weekend. Here's why

Many liquor shops in Delhi were selling foreign liquor at heavily discounted rates on Saturday.

A man carries a box of liquor after purchasing it from a store as prices of liquor were reduced in view of the Delhi Government's new excise police on Saturday. (ANI Photo)

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Published on Feb 13, 2022 11:35 AM IST

Written by Sharmita Kar | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, New Delhi

Delhi liquor shops within 100 metres from UP border closed for 2 days

The decision has been taken due to polling in the first phase of Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. These shops will be closed again on the day of the counting of votes on March 10, according to a notice issue by the Excise Commissioner of Delhi.

The liquor shops close to Noida and Ghaziabad have been ordered to remain close for two days.(Rahul Raut/HT File Photo)

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Published on Feb 09, 2022 07:46 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times

Till Dec 31, civic bodies sealed 24 liquor shops, gave notice to more than 100

Each new store, according to the policy, will have at least 500 square feet area with a walk-in facility.

Liquor shop owners are encouraging customers to buy India made foreign liquor. (HT archive)

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Published on Jan 10, 2022 06:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

MRP set for 428 liquor brands, govt tells Delhi HC

In a chart the Delhi government provided justice Rekha Palli with, it said that out of the 428 brands of alcohol with fixed MRPs, 300 were Indian brands and 128 were foreign.

A private liquor store being revamped at Saket, in New Delhi. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Dec 03, 2021 12:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

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According to residents, there has been an increase in anti-social elements in the area since the liquor outlets opened recently

Drinks with a maximum alcohol content of 10 per cent v/v (volume on volume) will be allowed for consumption in the new 'low alcoholic beverage bar(s).

The Gautam Buddh Nagar district excise officer noted that be it private or commercial parties, occasional bar license is a must for those serving liquor.

Residents of Rajguru Nagar Extension and Threeke village took to the streets on Thursday, protesting the establishment of a liquor shop in their neighbourhood.

A plumber killed a 34-year-old autorickshaw driver with a screwdriver in Chinchwad after a dispute outside a liquor shop. The suspect was arrested.

The men beat up the salesmen when asked to pay for purchases. They also vandalised the shop. The entire incident was captured by CCTV cameras inside the shop

The open drinking will result in littering and unsanitary conditions in the area, which would be detrimental to the community, the RWA’s letter to HSVP read

The victimhad filed petitions with the Gururgam Police chief and deputy commissioner to relocate a liquor shop located near his house

The shop had a liquor license for its previous premises, the new one is located next to the old shop in the same complex and this much change in the location is allowed, an official said

Acting on a PIL moved by a five-year-old LKG student, the HC has directed the state government to refrain from renewing the licence of a liquor shop near the school of petitioner in Kanpur.

City police directive suspends liquor sales in Bengaluru for Lok Sabha elections, dry days announced.

Liquor salesman shot dead by three men in Greater Noida for refusing to sell alcohol after hours. Police investigating, suspects at large.

SHO Dharampal Chaudhary of Division number 5 police station stated that the accident occurred around 9:30 pm; the police personnel were heading to Ferozepur for duty from Chandigarh; the brakes failed suddenly as the bus descended from the bridge near the bus stand, leading to the accident

The incident came into the light following a complaint from the girl’s father, who lodged a complaint at the local police station in Ladnu on Friday night and accordingly, an investigation was launched, said Mukesh Verma, Ladnu station house officer

The complaint in this case was filed by a businessman who visited a drinking place in Sector 43 with his younger brother, an MBA student at Delhi University

Short circuit is stated to be the reason of the fire as the vend was not following mandatory fire safety norms

The incident happened on Sunday. According to the owner of the tavern Sandeep, three of his employees were injured in the attack

Residents of Khandsa, Mohammadpur Jharsa and other areas from Sector 37 erected a tent in front of the shop and started a round-the-clock protest from June 10, alleging that inebriated men who reach the spot to purchase alcohol create nuisance for local residents

Police said the assailants fired more than 15 bullets, which hit three customers

Sons of a Haryana Police DIG were among four suspects arrested for assaulting salesmen at a liquor shop in Gurugram; police were also attacked.

As of now, Badarpur, Dwarka, Karol Bagh, Rajouri Garden and Mundka metro stations have already opened liquor shops on premises.

In his strongly-worded two-page letter, social activist Anna Hazare wrote that Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal also appears to be in the “vicious circle of money through power and power through money”.

Lokesh Sothia's lawyer said they would file a cheating case in a consumer forum as his client had been consuming alcohol for the past several years and knew the difference between real and fake liquor.

Several stores in the national capital witnessed a huge rush as liquor retailers offered discounts up to 35 per cent to increase the sale of bottles.

Many liquor shops in Delhi were selling foreign liquor at heavily discounted rates on Saturday.

The decision has been taken due to polling in the first phase of Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. These shops will be closed again on the day of the counting of votes on March 10, according to a notice issue by the Excise Commissioner of Delhi.

Each new store, according to the policy, will have at least 500 square feet area with a walk-in facility.

In a chart the Delhi government provided justice Rekha Palli with, it said that out of the 428 brands of alcohol with fixed MRPs, 300 were Indian brands and 128 were foreign.

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