News Topic:Liquor
J&K
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.
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J&K
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.
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J&K
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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Business & Economy
Wine shops likely to open in J&K soon
Liquor shops in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are likely to reopen soon after intense pressure by liquor lobby regarding reopening of standalone retail liquor vendors, sources said.
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