Distance Between Bars, Schools Cut to 50 Metres In Kerala's New Decision
Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Friday September 1, 2017
Kerala has decided that people can drink or buy alcohol just 50 metres from schools and religious places, making more concessions in its liquor policy for the sake of better economics.
77 Bars Reopen As Kerala Government Reverses Liquor Policy
Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Monday July 3, 2017
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.
Kerala Loosens Alcohol Ban, Minimum Drinking Age Raised To 23
Kerala News | Reported by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Thursday June 8, 2017
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.
No Clearance Needed For Bars, Says Kerala Government. Hiccups Follow
Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Sunday June 4, 2017
As the southwest monsoon hits Kerala and the state braces for a lean tourism spell till the end of season, the Left government has brought in an ordinance that allows bars to be opened without taking clearance from the local civic body. It is a signal that groundwork has begun for reversing the partial prohibition policy that was instated by the Co...
Bars Could Re-Open, Says Kerala Minister Stressing Tourism Has Crashed
Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Wednesday May 31, 2017
Hundreds of bars shut down over the past two years in Kerala may reopen, with the state's Left-led government indicating a major departure from the previous government's 10-year liquor phase-out plan, spurred by falling tourism and revenues.
Kerala To Change Liquor Policy, Stress Abstinence
Kerala News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday September 29, 2016
The Kerala government is all set to tweak the much-debated liquor policy of the previous Oommen Chandy government, a state minister said today.
Congress Warns Of Agitation In Kerala If Liquor Policy Scrapped
Kerala News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday August 20, 2016
Congress's women leaders on Friday warned the Kerala government, led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, that it will face an all-women agitation if free flow of liquor was allowed in the state, a senior woman Congress leader said.
Congress Lawmaker KC Venugopal Hits Out At Leaders For Sparring Over UPF's Liquor Policy
Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 17, 2016
Senior Congress leader KC Venugopal, today termed as "unfortunate" the public debate by party leaders, including Ramesh Chennithala and VM Sudheeran, on the liquor policy of previous UDF government and asked them to stop "creating division" among the partymen.
Kerala Tourism Still On High Despite Liquor Ban, Claims Government
Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Saturday January 9, 2016
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.
Kerala Liquor Ban Wins Supreme Court Approval: 10-Point Cheat-Sheet
Cheat Sheet | Edited by Surabhi Pandey (With inputs from agencies) | Tuesday December 29, 2015
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.
Supreme Court Verdict On Kerala's Liquor Policy Today
Kerala News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday December 29, 2015
The Supreme Court is likely to pronounce its verdict today on petitions challenging the Kerala government policy restricting the sale and consumption of liquor at the bars in five star hotels only and ejecting other hotels serving liquor at bars from the business.
Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 23, 2015
Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy today defended his objection to the appearance of Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi for bar hotel owners in the appeal challenging the state's liquor policy in the Supreme Court.
Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi Appears for Kerala Liquor Bars in Supreme Court
Kerala News | Edited by Sanjeev Singh | Friday July 10, 2015
Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi today appeared in Supreme Court for Kerala liquor bars, which has challenged the Kerala High Court order upholding the state government liquor policy. Last year, the state government implemented a new policy intended to reduce liquor consumption in the state.
Kerala Government's Plans for Dry State Approved by High Court
India News | Reported by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday March 31, 2015
Kerala's no-liquor policy was approved today by the High Court, which has said that it is in line with the Indian Constitution.
High Court Orders Shifting of Liquor Outlets From Highways in Kerala
South | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Monday November 10, 2014
Days after the Kerala High Court upheld the state government's 'no liquor' policy by ordering the shut-down of all bars except 4-star, 5-star and heritage bars, the court's division bench, while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), has now ordered the state to identify and shift all liquor outlets located on the highways or service roads nea...
Distance Between Bars, Schools Cut to 50 Metres In Kerala's New Decision
Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Friday September 1, 2017
Kerala has decided that people can drink or buy alcohol just 50 metres from schools and religious places, making more concessions in its liquor policy for the sake of better economics.
77 Bars Reopen As Kerala Government Reverses Liquor Policy
Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Monday July 3, 2017
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.
Kerala Loosens Alcohol Ban, Minimum Drinking Age Raised To 23
Kerala News | Reported by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Thursday June 8, 2017
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.
No Clearance Needed For Bars, Says Kerala Government. Hiccups Follow
Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Sunday June 4, 2017
As the southwest monsoon hits Kerala and the state braces for a lean tourism spell till the end of season, the Left government has brought in an ordinance that allows bars to be opened without taking clearance from the local civic body. It is a signal that groundwork has begun for reversing the partial prohibition policy that was instated by the Co...
Bars Could Re-Open, Says Kerala Minister Stressing Tourism Has Crashed
Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Wednesday May 31, 2017
Hundreds of bars shut down over the past two years in Kerala may reopen, with the state's Left-led government indicating a major departure from the previous government's 10-year liquor phase-out plan, spurred by falling tourism and revenues.
Kerala To Change Liquor Policy, Stress Abstinence
Kerala News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday September 29, 2016
The Kerala government is all set to tweak the much-debated liquor policy of the previous Oommen Chandy government, a state minister said today.
Congress Warns Of Agitation In Kerala If Liquor Policy Scrapped
Kerala News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday August 20, 2016
Congress's women leaders on Friday warned the Kerala government, led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, that it will face an all-women agitation if free flow of liquor was allowed in the state, a senior woman Congress leader said.
Congress Lawmaker KC Venugopal Hits Out At Leaders For Sparring Over UPF's Liquor Policy
Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 17, 2016
Senior Congress leader KC Venugopal, today termed as "unfortunate" the public debate by party leaders, including Ramesh Chennithala and VM Sudheeran, on the liquor policy of previous UDF government and asked them to stop "creating division" among the partymen.
Kerala Tourism Still On High Despite Liquor Ban, Claims Government
Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Saturday January 9, 2016
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.
Kerala Liquor Ban Wins Supreme Court Approval: 10-Point Cheat-Sheet
Cheat Sheet | Edited by Surabhi Pandey (With inputs from agencies) | Tuesday December 29, 2015
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.
Supreme Court Verdict On Kerala's Liquor Policy Today
Kerala News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday December 29, 2015
The Supreme Court is likely to pronounce its verdict today on petitions challenging the Kerala government policy restricting the sale and consumption of liquor at the bars in five star hotels only and ejecting other hotels serving liquor at bars from the business.
Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 23, 2015
Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy today defended his objection to the appearance of Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi for bar hotel owners in the appeal challenging the state's liquor policy in the Supreme Court.
Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi Appears for Kerala Liquor Bars in Supreme Court
Kerala News | Edited by Sanjeev Singh | Friday July 10, 2015
Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi today appeared in Supreme Court for Kerala liquor bars, which has challenged the Kerala High Court order upholding the state government liquor policy. Last year, the state government implemented a new policy intended to reduce liquor consumption in the state.
Kerala Government's Plans for Dry State Approved by High Court
India News | Reported by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday March 31, 2015
Kerala's no-liquor policy was approved today by the High Court, which has said that it is in line with the Indian Constitution.
High Court Orders Shifting of Liquor Outlets From Highways in Kerala
South | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Monday November 10, 2014
Days after the Kerala High Court upheld the state government's 'no liquor' policy by ordering the shut-down of all bars except 4-star, 5-star and heritage bars, the court's division bench, while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), has now ordered the state to identify and shift all liquor outlets located on the highways or service roads nea...
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