News Topic:Liquor

Youngsters demand closure of liquor stops in Srinagar

Young people from Dalgate and Sonwara areas of Srinagar city on Monday staged a peaceful protest, demanding closure of all liquor shops.

Don’t turn city of temples into city of drunkards: Jammu Muslim Front

Leadership of Jammu Muslim Front has criticized the new Excise Policy of the government and termed it a breeding ground for social evils.

Protest in Jammu parts against opening of new liquor shops

The Jammu and Kashmir administration’s move to issue 'The Draft Excise Policy Year 2021-2022', triggered protests in parts of Jammu region.

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.

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NC using statehood issue to divert attention from pressing concerns: Sunil Sharma

BJP leader Sunil Sharma accused the NC of diverting attention with its statehood protest, saying the BJP’s September 2 agitation will focus on jobs.

NC to gherao BJP offices in J&K over statehood, other demands

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference will hold peaceful gherao demonstrations at BJP headquarters in Srinagar and Jammu over statehood and other demands.

Iltija Mufti backs J&K MBBS, BDS interns’ demand for ₹30,000 stipend

PDP leader Iltija Mufti backed protesting MBBS and BDS interns in J&K, supporting their demand to raise the monthly stipend from ₹12,300 to ₹30,000.

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J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.

Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream

The Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026 has begun, with 10 local teams from Kashmir participating and matches being played at the Sports Stadium Pulwama.