A notification issued by the department on Saturday said that the liquor shops across Uttar Pradesh will remain open till 11 pm on 24th and 31st December.
The Confederation of Indian Alcohol Beverage Companies termed the move as "progressive", adding that it Will give a major boost to the state's economy, and attract global companies.
Hotels, restaurants and clubs located or coming to GIFT City will also be able to obtain an FL3 license by which they can obtain a "Wine and Dine" facility, the order read.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, responding to the fresh summons issued by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Thursday, said that the summons sent to him are just to create sensational news in final months of the parliamentary elections in 2024.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday responded to the fresh summons issued by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in connection with the Delhi excise policy case, saying it was 'politically motivated' and 'illegal' like the previous one.
In an official statement issued on Wednesday, State Excise Commissioner Senthil Pandian C, while clarifying the new policy, said that various categories of country-made liquor in the state have been done away with and now only four categories remain.
In response to the Enforcement Directorate's frsh summons to Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal in connection with liquor 'scam' case, party MP Sushil Gupta said that neither Kejriwal nor his supporters are intimidated by such actions.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday slammed the Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and held his liquor ban responsible for Tuesday's attack on a police team by the liquor mafias that led to the death of a police inspector.
The incident happened on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, when Begusarai's Naokothi Police Station received information that liquor was being transported in a car. As the police team tried to stop the car, the smugglers increased its speed and hit the inspector and others,
The Rouse Avenue Court on Tuesday took cognizance of the supplementary prosecution Complaint (charge sheet) filed against AAP MP Sanjay Singh and his associate Sarvesh Mishra.