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Dry State

A political war over liquor leaves India’s capital dry

A new liquor policy was unveiled in Delhi last November. Now it stands withdrawn.

Arunabh Saikia
· Aug 02, 2022 · 06:30 am
Mizoram bans liquor from March 31

The ruling Mizo National Front had promised to ban the sale of alcohol before it won the November 2018 Assembly Elections.

Scroll Staff
· Mar 21, 2019 · 10:40 am
Mizoram is bracing for prohibition with flying squads, check gates and civil society networks

The new government has passed an order declaring December 21 to January 14 as dry days.

Arunabh Saikia
· Dec 24, 2018 · 09:00 am

Stick to beer or wine: High Court approves Kerala government's alcohol ban

Reeling thus far from charges of bribery, the government sees the verdict as a major victory.

TK Devasia
· Apr 01, 2015 · 09:05 am