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After Diluting Liquor Ban, Kerala Raises Age Bar For Drinking To 23 Years
The legal age for drinking will now be 23 years instead of 21 years, the Kerala government has said. The Left-led government of Pinari Vijayan has passed an Ordinance, raising the age bar for drinking to curb the problem of alcoholism in the state, which has been sent to the Governor P Sathasivam for clearance.
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More Bars In Kerala Likely As Government De-notifies Some Highways
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's cabinet has decided to de-notify state highways in urban areas of the state. The decision will help the state government to open up bars, which couldn't be relocated or had to be shut down after the Supreme Court order prohibiting bars within a 500 metre radius of state or national highways from functioning.
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77 Bars Reopen As Kerala Government Reverses Liquor Policy
At least 77 bars across Kerala reopened today after the implementation of the new liquor policy of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government, turning Sunday into a celebration day for tipplers across the state.
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77 Liquor Outlets Open In Kerala After Government Renewed Their Licenses
Close to 77 liquor outlets in three star and above classified hotels were opened today after Kerala government renewed their licenses as part of its new liquor policy, with tipplers making a beeline to the bars.
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Kerala Loosens Alcohol Ban, Minimum Drinking Age Raised To 23
The Left government in Kerala has moved to drastically dilute its predecessor's ban on alcohol by allowing hotels that are three-stars or fancier to sell alcohol. While the ban has been loosened, the minimum drinking age has been raised from 21 to 23.
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300 Liquor Outlets In Kerala To Down Shutters
Around 300 liquor outlets in Kerala will down shutters from the new fiscal in line with the Supreme Court's ruling banning the sale of liquor along highways.
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Kerala Tourism Still On High Despite Liquor Ban, Claims Government
Kerala known for its backwaters, ayurveda, coconut lagoons and sea food has been a favourite destination for tourists but hoteliers claim the new liquor policy may make it difficult to keep up the high spirits.
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Gandhi's Agenda Of Prohibition Created Dawood Ibrahim
Gandhism has had many unintended consequences that have harmed Indian society. The most egregious example of this is how Gandhian values created Dawood Ibrahim. Yes, you read that right. There is a causal link between Gandhian values and the dons of the underworld.
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Despite Ban on Liquor, Kerala Woman Shudders At Thought Of New Year
For this group of elderly women selling fish, nothing has changed since the Kerala government implemented its new alcohol policy in April 2014 -- selling hard liquor only in 5-Star hotels or government-run outlets.
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Kerala Liquor Ban Wins Supreme Court Approval: 10-Point Cheat-Sheet
Kerala's go-dry policy has been approved by the Supreme Court this morning. The government of Oommen Chandy introduced a policy last year to become alcohol-free within 10 years.
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After Diluting Liquor Ban, Kerala Raises Age Bar For Drinking To 23 Years
The legal age for drinking will now be 23 years instead of 21 years, the Kerala government has said. The Left-led government of Pinari Vijayan has passed an Ordinance, raising the age bar for drinking to curb the problem of alcoholism in the state, which has been sent to the Governor P Sathasivam for clearance.
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More Bars In Kerala Likely As Government De-notifies Some Highways
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's cabinet has decided to de-notify state highways in urban areas of the state. The decision will help the state government to open up bars, which couldn't be relocated or had to be shut down after the Supreme Court order prohibiting bars within a 500 metre radius of state or national highways from functioning.
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77 Bars Reopen As Kerala Government Reverses Liquor Policy
At least 77 bars across Kerala reopened today after the implementation of the new liquor policy of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government, turning Sunday into a celebration day for tipplers across the state.
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77 Liquor Outlets Open In Kerala After Government Renewed Their Licenses
Close to 77 liquor outlets in three star and above classified hotels were opened today after Kerala government renewed their licenses as part of its new liquor policy, with tipplers making a beeline to the bars.
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Kerala Loosens Alcohol Ban, Minimum Drinking Age Raised To 23
The Left government in Kerala has moved to drastically dilute its predecessor's ban on alcohol by allowing hotels that are three-stars or fancier to sell alcohol. While the ban has been loosened, the minimum drinking age has been raised from 21 to 23.
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300 Liquor Outlets In Kerala To Down Shutters
Around 300 liquor outlets in Kerala will down shutters from the new fiscal in line with the Supreme Court's ruling banning the sale of liquor along highways.
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Kerala Tourism Still On High Despite Liquor Ban, Claims Government
Kerala known for its backwaters, ayurveda, coconut lagoons and sea food has been a favourite destination for tourists but hoteliers claim the new liquor policy may make it difficult to keep up the high spirits.
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Gandhi's Agenda Of Prohibition Created Dawood Ibrahim
Gandhism has had many unintended consequences that have harmed Indian society. The most egregious example of this is how Gandhian values created Dawood Ibrahim. Yes, you read that right. There is a causal link between Gandhian values and the dons of the underworld.
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Despite Ban on Liquor, Kerala Woman Shudders At Thought Of New Year
For this group of elderly women selling fish, nothing has changed since the Kerala government implemented its new alcohol policy in April 2014 -- selling hard liquor only in 5-Star hotels or government-run outlets.
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Kerala Liquor Ban Wins Supreme Court Approval: 10-Point Cheat-Sheet
Kerala's go-dry policy has been approved by the Supreme Court this morning. The government of Oommen Chandy introduced a policy last year to become alcohol-free within 10 years.
