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Distance Between Bars, Schools Cut to 50 Metres In Kerala's New Decision
Kerala has decided that people can drink or buy alcohol just 50 metres from schools and religious places, making more concessions in its liquor policy for the sake of better economics.
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Kerala Loosens Alcohol Ban, Minimum Drinking Age Raised To 23
The Left government in Kerala has moved to drastically dilute its predecessor's ban on alcohol by allowing hotels that are three-stars or fancier to sell alcohol. While the ban has been loosened, the minimum drinking age has been raised from 21 to 23.
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Despite Ban on Liquor, Kerala Woman Shudders At Thought Of New Year
For this group of elderly women selling fish, nothing has changed since the Kerala government implemented its new alcohol policy in April 2014 -- selling hard liquor only in 5-Star hotels or government-run outlets.
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Kerala Liquor Ban Wins Supreme Court Approval: 10-Point Cheat-Sheet
Kerala's go-dry policy has been approved by the Supreme Court this morning. The government of Oommen Chandy introduced a policy last year to become alcohol-free within 10 years.
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In Tamil Nadu, Demand Grows for Alcohol Ban, PMK Hits the Streets
Almost a year after neighbouring Kerala announced a zero liquor policy, prohibition is rapidly becoming an election issue in Tamil Nadu, pushed by the opposition and spearheaded by one the smaller parties - the PMK.
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Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi Appears for Kerala Liquor Bars in Supreme Court
Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi today appeared in Supreme Court for Kerala liquor bars, which has challenged the Kerala High Court order upholding the state government liquor policy. Last year, the state government implemented a new policy intended to reduce liquor consumption in the state.
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Kerala High Court Upholds Liquor Policy, 24 Five-Star Hotels to Serve Alcohol
In Kerala, 55-year-old Sarojini is now a relieved mother. Her 35-year-old son will no longer have easy access to liquor.
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Kerala Government's Plans for Dry State Approved by High Court
Kerala's no-liquor policy was approved today by the High Court, which has said that it is in line with the Indian Constitution.
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Left Democratic Front Stages Walkout In Kerala Assembly
Continuing their attack against the Congress-led UDF government over the new liquor policy in the Assembly, CPI-M led LDF Opposition today sought an adjournment motion on the proposed changes in the policy and staged a walkout in protest.
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Praise for Kerala's 'Radical' No-Liquor Policy, From Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan today lauded Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy's "radical decision meant to control the intake of alcohol in the state."
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Losses From Bars: Kerala Jacks up Taxes on Liquor, Cigarettes
Faced with a grim fund crunch arising from its policy of sharply cutting down on the liquor business, Kerala government today steeply increased taxes on liquor, cigarettes, water charges and fees for various services to mop up over Rs 1,500 crore.
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Won't Go Back on Liquor Policy: Kerala Chief Minister
Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy today made it clear that his government would not go back on its new liquor policy of limiting bar licenses to only 5-star hotels as part of a move to implement total prohibition in the state in 10 years' time.
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Kerala Congress Chief VM Sudheeran Hopes 'Closure of Bars Results in More Mass Support for UDF'
Just days after the Kerala government introduced a policy that is meant to deliver the state into prohibition in 10 years, KPCC Chief VM Sudheeran, seen as the man behind the decision, said that "it was a decision taken after keeping in mind the needs of people and not the elections."
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Need a Drink? Scratch 300 Bars in Kerala Off Your List
It's last call in Kerala. The government is moving quickly to start implementing a policy that is meant to deliver the state into prohibition in 10 years.
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Distance Between Bars, Schools Cut to 50 Metres In Kerala's New Decision
Kerala has decided that people can drink or buy alcohol just 50 metres from schools and religious places, making more concessions in its liquor policy for the sake of better economics.
-
Kerala Loosens Alcohol Ban, Minimum Drinking Age Raised To 23
The Left government in Kerala has moved to drastically dilute its predecessor's ban on alcohol by allowing hotels that are three-stars or fancier to sell alcohol. While the ban has been loosened, the minimum drinking age has been raised from 21 to 23.
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Despite Ban on Liquor, Kerala Woman Shudders At Thought Of New Year
For this group of elderly women selling fish, nothing has changed since the Kerala government implemented its new alcohol policy in April 2014 -- selling hard liquor only in 5-Star hotels or government-run outlets.
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Kerala Liquor Ban Wins Supreme Court Approval: 10-Point Cheat-Sheet
Kerala's go-dry policy has been approved by the Supreme Court this morning. The government of Oommen Chandy introduced a policy last year to become alcohol-free within 10 years.
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In Tamil Nadu, Demand Grows for Alcohol Ban, PMK Hits the Streets
Almost a year after neighbouring Kerala announced a zero liquor policy, prohibition is rapidly becoming an election issue in Tamil Nadu, pushed by the opposition and spearheaded by one the smaller parties - the PMK.
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Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi Appears for Kerala Liquor Bars in Supreme Court
Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi today appeared in Supreme Court for Kerala liquor bars, which has challenged the Kerala High Court order upholding the state government liquor policy. Last year, the state government implemented a new policy intended to reduce liquor consumption in the state.
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Kerala High Court Upholds Liquor Policy, 24 Five-Star Hotels to Serve Alcohol
In Kerala, 55-year-old Sarojini is now a relieved mother. Her 35-year-old son will no longer have easy access to liquor.
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Kerala Government's Plans for Dry State Approved by High Court
Kerala's no-liquor policy was approved today by the High Court, which has said that it is in line with the Indian Constitution.
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Left Democratic Front Stages Walkout In Kerala Assembly
Continuing their attack against the Congress-led UDF government over the new liquor policy in the Assembly, CPI-M led LDF Opposition today sought an adjournment motion on the proposed changes in the policy and staged a walkout in protest.
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Praise for Kerala's 'Radical' No-Liquor Policy, From Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan today lauded Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy's "radical decision meant to control the intake of alcohol in the state."
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Losses From Bars: Kerala Jacks up Taxes on Liquor, Cigarettes
Faced with a grim fund crunch arising from its policy of sharply cutting down on the liquor business, Kerala government today steeply increased taxes on liquor, cigarettes, water charges and fees for various services to mop up over Rs 1,500 crore.
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Won't Go Back on Liquor Policy: Kerala Chief Minister
Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy today made it clear that his government would not go back on its new liquor policy of limiting bar licenses to only 5-star hotels as part of a move to implement total prohibition in the state in 10 years' time.
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Kerala Congress Chief VM Sudheeran Hopes 'Closure of Bars Results in More Mass Support for UDF'
Just days after the Kerala government introduced a policy that is meant to deliver the state into prohibition in 10 years, KPCC Chief VM Sudheeran, seen as the man behind the decision, said that "it was a decision taken after keeping in mind the needs of people and not the elections."
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Need a Drink? Scratch 300 Bars in Kerala Off Your List
It's last call in Kerala. The government is moving quickly to start implementing a policy that is meant to deliver the state into prohibition in 10 years.
