Prohibition

Section 144 Imposed In Hyderabad Ahead Of Strike Call By Transport Staff

Hyderabad News | ANI | Sunday November 17, 2019

In the wake of "Bus Roko" call given by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the striking employees of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC), Section 144 CrPC that prohibits assembly of more than 4 people in an area, has been imposed in all TSRTC depots across Hyderabad for November 16.

Prithvi Shaw Promises A Better Version Of Himself "Going Forward" On 20th Birthday

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday November 9, 2019

Prithvi Shaw was handed a back-dated eight-month suspension by the BCCI on July 30 for "inadvertently" consuming a cough syrup that contained the prohibited substance terbutaline.

Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Stand On Use Of Cannabis

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday November 7, 2019

The Delhi High Court has sought Centre's response over a plea challenging certain provisions of the law that prohibits and criminalises the use of cannabis.

Ex-AIADMK Leader VK Sasikala's Assets Worth 1,600 Crores Attached

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 5, 2019

The Income Tax department on Tuesday attached properties worth Rs 1,600 crores belonging to former AIADMK leader VK Sasikala under the provisions of the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, IT sources said.

Airports Authority's Clarification After 'Mistranslated' Sign Goes Viral

Offbeat | Friday November 1, 2019

The photo that shows an apparently mistranslated sign that reads "Eating carpet is strictly prohibited"

India Export Subsidies Illegal, Rules World Trade Organisation Panel, Upholds US Case

India News | Reuters | Thursday October 31, 2019

A World Trade Organization (WTO) panel ruled on Thursday that Indian export subsidies are prohibited and should be removed, upholding a complaint brought by the United States.

"Proud Of Delhi": Arvind Kejriwal On Eco-Friendly Durga Puja Celebrations

Delhi News | Edited by Arun Nair | Wednesday October 9, 2019

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today congratulated the residents for supporting the government over its move to prohibit immersion of Durga idols in the Yamuna in the national capital on Tuesday. Mr Kejriwal also praised government officials for the smooth conduct of the event.

Shankersinh Vaghela Claims Liquor Dens Running Near Vijay Rupani's Bungalow

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 8, 2019

Former chief minister Shankersinh Vaghela on Tuesday asked the BJP government in Gujarat to either enforce Prohibition sincerely or reconsider the policy, claiming that liquor dens were running openly.

Rohit Sharma Bats For Trees In Mumbai's Aarey Colony

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday October 8, 2019

Rohit Sharma said nothing was worth cutting down trees for in Mumbai's Aarey Colony as that part of the city is "slightly greener" and there's a "slight difference in temperature" because of Aarey Colony.

2 Bihar Cops Seen Drunk In Viral Video Suspended, Sent To Jail

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 8, 2019

Two police personnel here have been dismissed from service as they were found guilty of consuming alcohol, in violation of the state's prohibition law, a top official said on Monday.

Andhra Pradesh Government To Take Over All Liquor Shops From October 1

Andhra Pradesh News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday September 28, 2019

The Andhra Pradesh government will take over all 3,500 liquor shops from October 1, as a first major step towards imposing prohibition in the state.

2.7 Lakh Prohibition Cases Pending, High Court Asks Bihar For Plan

India News | Written by Manish Kumar | Thursday September 19, 2019

More than three years after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar rolled out an ambitious prohibition policy, its success remains a matter of debate. But one thing it has achieved is an alarmingly high pile of excise cases. Now, the Patna High Court has asked the state government to present a plan for how it plans to dispose these cases.

Cabinet Likely To Consider Ordinance To Ban E-Cigarettes: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 17, 2019

The Cabinet is likely to consider an ordinance seeking to ban production, import, distribution and sale of electronic cigarettes, and a jail term for violators, sources said on Tuesday.

Biharis Come Here To Drink: Nitish Kumar Taunts Jharkhand Government

India News | Written by Manish Kumar, Edited by Stela Dey | Saturday September 7, 2019

Differences between Bihar's ruling alliance partners, Janata Dal (United) and the BJP, have led Nitish Kumar to pull up his socks against the ruling party in Jharkhand as the state's assembly election approaches.

He Rapped About Killing Girlfriend At Bar. Now He Is Charged With Murder

World News | Meagan Flynn, The Washington Post | Thursday September 5, 2019

It was open mic night on July 29 at the King Eddy Saloon near Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles, a legendary dive bar dating back to Prohibition, and as a group of amateur rappers bobbed to a beat, Robert Anthony Camou stepped into the circle.