Patna (Bihar) [India], December 26 (ANI): A doctor was arrested for violating the statewide ban on liquor consumption after he consumed alcohol at his residence in Bihar's Patna. He was sent to jail, said a police official.
Patna (Bihar) [India], December 6 (ANI): After empty liquor bottles were found on the premises of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said that an investigation has been launched into the matter, adding that state officials are alert on the incident.
New Delhi [India], November 23 (ANI): Bihar Industries Minister and senior BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain on Tuesday said that the Central government knows how to give a benefitting reply to everyone be it China, Pakistan, terrorists or anti-nationals.
Patna (Bihar) [India], November 22 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday announced that people of the state including government employees would take a pledge on November 26 that they would not consume liquor.
Patna (Bihar) [India], November 22 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said the police have received complaints that liquor is served at some wedding functions and when the police get any such input, they take action.
Patna (Bihar) [India], November 22 (ANI): Political turmoil continues in Bihar over the liquor ban with Leader of Opposition and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav putting allegation against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and said that the state ministers are involved in the liquor trade.
Patna (Bihar) [India], November 17 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday directed the state officials to take strict action against the government employees caught in an instance related to violation of liquor ban, informed Chaitanya Prasad, Additional Chief Secretary (Home).
Patna (Bihar) [India], November 16 (ANI): Amid repeated hooch tragedies in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting on the liquor prohibition in the state.
Patna (Bihar) [India], November 16 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav slammed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on the law and order situation in the state and accused him of protecting criminals in Bihar.
Patna (Bihar) [India], November 15 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said the crime rate in Bihar has come down after the liquor ban and he stands against liquor.
Patna (Bihar) [India], November 14 (ANI): Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Saturday slammed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over deaths in Bihar due to consumption of illicit liquor and accused higher officials in the state of being a part of the racket.