News Topic:Liquor

67 locations identified for new liquor shops in Kashmir: Sources

The J&K Government is going to open liquor sale points at different locations in Kashmir valley in a Muslim-majority area.

Govt goes ahead with liquor policy 2020

SRINAGAR — Not living up to the assurances made for not opening any liquor new shops in Jammu and Kashmir, the government on Monday...

New Excise Policy announced for J&K

SRINAGAR — New Excise Policy 2020-21 shall come into force across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir from September 01, 2020.The new policy...

Impose ban on liquor in J&K, BJP leader says

Senior BJP leader and former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Kavinder Gupta Monday said liquor sale should be banned in Jammu and Kashmir.

Promoting liquor culture in Kashmir unacceptable: DAK

With media reports revealing government’s proposal of opening liquor shops in every nook and corner of Kashmir valley, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Sunday called for complete ban on sale and consumption of alcohol in the Valley.

No decision taken to issue licenses for liquor shops: Finance Deptt

Jammu and Kashmir Government on Sunday said that it has not taken any policy decision regarding issuance of fresh liquor licenses in unserved areas in the Union Territory.

Govt mulls to set up 187 new liquor shops in J&K

Jammu and Kashmir government has identified 183 places in the Union Territory that includes 67 in the Valley for opening of liquor shops, official documents reveal.

Government hikes excise duty on liquor

The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Sunday hiked additional retail excise duty on liquor. The Finance department today issued a notification to levy additional retail excise duty on the sale of different kinds of liquor brands.

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Apni Party extends full support to PC on North Kashmir LS segment

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