Alcohol

Liquor Not A "Fundamental Right": Delhi Defends Special Fee Amid COVID-19

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 28, 2020

Trade or consumption of liquor is not a fundamental right and the state has the authority to regulate its sale, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government told the Delhi High Court maintaining that its levying 70 per cent "special corona fees" on MRP of all alcohol brands is a price for grant of such privilege to the public.

BevQ App Crosses Over 1 Lakh Downloads Hours After Going Live on Google Play

Abhik Sengupta | Thursday May 28, 2020

BevQ, Kerala’s liquor sale virtual queue management app, is finally available to download via Google Play Store for Android users. The much-awaited Kerala beverages app is provided by Kerala State Beverages Corporation (BEVCO) while it is developed by Kochi-based startup called Faircode Technologies Private Limited.

BevQ: Kerala's New Liquor App Reportedly Gets Google's Nod, Launch Expected Soon

Abhik Sengupta | Wednesday May 27, 2020

BevQ, the virtual queue management app for liquor sale in Kerala has reportedly received Google's nod to operate on Google's Play Store. The app is owned by BEVCO and is developed by Faircode Technologies Private Limited.

Zomato, Swiggy Start Home Delivery Of Alcohol In Odisha After Jharkhand

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 26, 2020

Leading food ordering and delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy on Tuesday started home delivery of alcohol in Odisha, less than a week after starting similar services in Jharkhand, as part of efforts to prevent overcrowding of people at shops amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Swiggy, Zomato Start Doorstep Delivery of Alcohol in Odisha Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Abhik Sengupta | Tuesday May 26, 2020

Swiggy and Zomato have started doorstep delivery of alcohol in Odisha. The companies are delivering liquor in the state capital of Bhubaneswar and the service will soon expand to other parts of the state.

Alcohol-Home Delivery in Maharashtra: How to Apply Online for Liquor Permit

Abhik Sengupta | Monday May 25, 2020

Maharashtra government has allowed doorstep delivery of alcohol in several parts of the state, except for containment zones. Here are the steps to apply for liquor permit online to purchase liquor.

Delhi Directs Liquor Shops To Ensure Alcohol Sale Through Proper Scanning

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Sunday May 24, 2020

The Delhi government has directed state-run liquor shops in the national capital to ensure 100 per cent sale of alcohol through proper scanning.

Swiggy, Zomato Begin Liquor Delivery Amid Coronavirus Lockdown

Business | Reuters | Thursday May 21, 2020

Both Swiggy and Zomato have started delivering liquor in Jharkhand's capital Ranchi and are looking to expand to other states

Swiggy, Zomato To Home Deliver Alcohol, Will Start With This City

India News | Reuters | Thursday May 21, 2020

The top two food-delivery startups, Swiggy and Zomato, will begin delivering alcohol in some cities starting from today, as they cash in on the high demand for booze during the country's coronavirus lockdown.

Swiggy, Zomato Start Doorstep Delivery of Alcohol in Ranchi Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Abhik Sengupta | Thursday May 21, 2020

Swiggy and Zomato have started doorstep delivery of alcohol in Jharkhand. The service went live in Ranchi today after obtaining necessary approvals from the state government and alcohol delivery service will be extended to other cities within the state over the coming days.

Coronavirus Lockdown: Uber Starts A Package Delivery Service

Edited By Shams Raza Naqvi | Wednesday May 13, 2020

The company's Uber Connect service will ensure that you can deliver materials while staying indoors and practicing social distancing.

Uber Connect Home-to-Home Package Delivery Service Launched in India, Looks to Rival Dunzo, Swiggy Genie

Tasneem Akolawala | Wednesday May 13, 2020

Uber will be delivering these packages on two wheelers, and the company will not deliver packages that weigh more than 5 kgs.

Delhi High Court Expresses Concern Over Home Delivery Of Alcohol

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 13, 2020

The Delhi High Court has expressed concern over the suggestion relating to home delivery of alcohol through food delivery platforms saying it would be "fraught with security and safety issues".

Rakul Preet Singh Opted Not To Ignore KRK's Tweet Asking If She Bought Alcohol. Her Response

Entertainment | Nilanjana Basu | Friday May 8, 2020

Rakul Preet Singh's tweet comes after liquor shops were allowed to open as some restrictions were eased during the nationwide lockdown.

"States Should Consider Home Delivery Of Liquor," Suggests Supreme Court

India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Friday May 8, 2020

States have been advised to consider "non-direct sale, including online/home delivery" of liquor to ensure minimal crowds and enforcement of social distancing protocols at alcohol shops across the country, the Supreme Court said today