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Wider availability of non-alcoholic drinks may reduce liquor consumption:
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], May 6 (ANI): A recent study shows that people are more likely to opt for non-alcoholic drinks if more of them are available than alcoholic drinks.
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Teachers deployed to regulate queues at wine shops in Andhra's Visakhapatn
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], May 5 (ANI): As liquor shops across Andhra Pradesh reopened after a long time following relaxations by the government, school teachers here were roped in to control the throng of tipplers who were seen pushing and shoving each other to buy alcohol with
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On re-opening of liquor shops, Randeep Hooda turns his 'Extraction' look i
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 5 (ANI): As the reopening of liquor shops in some parts of the country created chaos, actor Randeep Hooda on Tuesday created a meme on the re-opening with one of his looks from his latest film 'Extraction.'
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TASMAC outlets to not open in Chennai on May 7
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 5 (ANI): The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday said that TASMAC state-run alcohol shops will not open in Greater Chennai City police limits on May 7, as announced earlier.
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To discourage liquor consumption, Andhra hikes tax on booze to 75 pc
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], May 5 (ANI): The Andhra Pradesh government on Tuesday announced another hike in liquor prices by 50 per cent, just a day after imposing a 25 per cent increase as shops were reopened in view of relaxation given amid the COVID-19 lockdown.
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Liquor in Delhi will cost more from Tuesday as Govt imposes 70 pc "Special
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 5 (ANI): Delhi Government has imposed "Special Corona Fees" of 70 per cent tax on the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of the liquor, which will be applicable from Tuesday morning.
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Long queues at liquor shops, which re-open as Centre relaxes COVID-19 lock
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Chittoor (Andhra Pradesh) [India], May 4 (ANI): A serpentine queue stretching over a kilometre at least was seen outside a liquor outlet here in Chittoor on Monday. Men who covered their faces with handkerchiefs or other masks, their lungis tucked up impatiently jostled each other impatient
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Study reveals labels on alcohol bottles increase awareness of drinking har
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 4 (ANI): If you are trying to cut down on alcohol consumption, the outcome of a recent study may help you. The recent study suggests that people are better informed about alcohol's harms and may cut down their drinking if they buy alcohol bottles that come with con
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Social distancing norms flouted as liquor stores reopen
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 4 (ANI): Police had to resort to mild lathi-charge outside a liquor store in Kashmere Gate on Monday after social distancing norms were flouted by eager patrons standing in a long queue outside the premises.
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Aurangabad MP slams Maharashtra govt for allowing liquor shops to open
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Aurangabad (Maharashtra) [India], May 4 (ANI): Soon after Maharashtra government directive allowing standalone liquor shops to open in COVID-19 red zones (except the containment areas), AIMIM Lok Sabha MP Imtiaz Jaleel has said if liquor shops are opened in Aurangabad, he would force their c
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Andhra to allow liquor sale from today but with "prohibition tax"
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], May 4 (ANI): The liquor shops are all set to open in Andhra Pradesh from Monday but a prohibition tax will be imposed to discourage people from consuming, said Special Chief Secretary to Industries and Commerce Department.
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Sale of liquor to resume in Karnataka from tomorrow
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 4 (ANI): As per the orders of Karnataka Government, liquor shops will start operating across the State from 9 am to 7 pm with some restrictions. However, these shops will not operate in containment zones.
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