Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 9 (ANI): Days after the government eased restrictions on the sale of alcohol, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said that only 20 people are allowed to attend a funeral but 1,000 people can gather near an alcohol shop.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 8 (ANI): Madras High Court on Friday ordered the closure of all state-run Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) liquor shops and allowed only online sale of liquor in the state.
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 8 (ANI): A scuffle broke out between protestors including the Communist Party of India (Marxist) workers and Police in Madurai on Friday during an agitation against the state government's decision to open liquor shops amid lockdown.
New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): Despite the implementation of an e-token system for the sale of liquor in the national capital, long queues and crowds continued outside liquor shops for the fifth day on Friday, with many expressing confusion over the new token system.
New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday suggested that states should consider indirect sale and home delivery of liquor as per its statute and law to avoid crowding at liquor shops amid the ongoing coronavirus-induced lockdown.
Kalaburagi (Karnataka) [India], May 8 (ANI): Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner B Sharath has revoked the exemption order, allowing additional activities like opening of shops and bakeries amid COVID-19 lockdown, after the violation of social distancing and health norms by people.
New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): The Delhi government has come up a unique idea to ensure social distancing at liquor shops and has launched an e-token system allowing people to book a time slot to buy alcohol without having to stand in long queues and spend hours.
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], May 7 (ANI): In an attempt to accelerate the creation of job opportunities, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said the process of registration or giving license to new companies, shops and contractors would be completed in just o
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 7 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief MK Stalin on Thursday held a protest outside his residence here against the Tamil Nadu government's decision to allow the opening of state-run liquor outlets.
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], May 6 (ANI): Pune Collector Naval Kishore Ram on Wednesday said that liquor shops within 500-metre distance from containment zones will not be allowed to operate.
Patna (Bihar) [India], May 6 (ANI): The Bihar government has allowed the opening of a few categories of shops, offering relaxation in the ongoing coronavirus-induced lockdown.
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], May 6 (ANI): Punjab Home Department on Wednesday said that shops would remain open from 7 am to 3 pm in the State during the coronavirus-induced lockdown.