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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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77 Liquor Outlets Open In Kerala After Government Renewed Their Licenses
Close to 77 liquor outlets in three star and above classified hotels were opened today after Kerala government renewed their licenses as part of its new liquor policy, with tipplers making a beeline to the bars.
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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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No Clearance Needed For Bars, Says Kerala Government. Hiccups Follow
As the southwest monsoon hits Kerala and the state braces for a lean tourism spell till the end of season, the Left government has brought in an ordinance that allows bars to be opened without taking clearance from the local civic body. It is a signal that groundwork has begun for reversing the partial prohibition policy that was instated by the Co...
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Bars Could Re-Open, Says Kerala Minister Stressing Tourism Has Crashed
Hundreds of bars shut down over the past two years in Kerala may reopen, with the state's Left-led government indicating a major departure from the previous government's 10-year liquor phase-out plan, spurred by falling tourism and revenues.
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My Statement On Liquor Policy Distorted By Media, Says Kerala Tourism Minister
Kerala Tourism Minister AC Moideen on Saturday said his recent statement on the impact of liquor policy of the government had been distorted by a section of the media.
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Congress Warns Of Agitation In Kerala If Liquor Policy Scrapped
Congress's women leaders on Friday warned the Kerala government, led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, that it will face an all-women agitation if free flow of liquor was allowed in the state, a senior woman Congress leader said.
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Liquor To Be Made Available Online In Kerala From Onam
In a move sure to raise the spirits of devotees of Bachhus in Kerala amid talks of "tweaking" the state liquor policy, an apex cooperative body's chairman today said liquor would be made available online from Onam next month.
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Kerala's Longest Serving Legislator Battles Bribery Allegations In Pala
After the government implemented its new liquor policy, bar owners alleged that he had been bribed for renewing of bar licences, which were never renewed. His resignation had comes despite Chief Minister Oommen Chandy sticking his neck out for him all through.
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Will Not Dilute 'Total Prohibition In 10 Years' Policy: Oommen Chandy
Amid a row over sanctioning of fresh bar licences to eight five-star hotels ahead of May 16 Kerala Assembly polls, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Tuesday said UDF would not dilute its liquor policy of 'total prohibition' in 10 years.
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Kerala Assembly Elections: LDF Poll Manifesto Says Liquor Abstinence Its Policy
CPI(M)-led LDF today made it clear in its election manifesto that liquor abstinence is its policy and it would raise the age limit to 23 years for liquor consumption in the state.
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Bar Licence To Five-Star Category Hotels Triggers Row In Kerala
Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy today said his government had no role in the grant of bar licences to five new five-star hotels in the state and it was done by the Centre as part of its tourism policy.
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UDF Has Won First Round Of Polls, Says Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy
Congress in Kerala feels it has won the first round of the May 16 Assembly polls with CPI(M) being "forced" to accept its liquor policy as it fears a "backlash".
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We Paid Price For Closing Down Bars, But Will Persist: Oommen Chandy
Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said on Friday his government has paid "a heavy price" for closing down hundreds of liquor bars, but the "firm" policy would actually help them in the elections next month.
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Kerala Church Wants LDF To Clarify If It Will Reopen Closed Bars
The church in Kerala today wanted CPI(M), heading the LDF, to make it clear if it will reopen closed bars if voted to power in the May 16 Assembly polls and also wondered why it was "secretive" about its liquor policy.
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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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77 Liquor Outlets Open In Kerala After Government Renewed Their Licenses
Close to 77 liquor outlets in three star and above classified hotels were opened today after Kerala government renewed their licenses as part of its new liquor policy, with tipplers making a beeline to the bars.
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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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No Clearance Needed For Bars, Says Kerala Government. Hiccups Follow
As the southwest monsoon hits Kerala and the state braces for a lean tourism spell till the end of season, the Left government has brought in an ordinance that allows bars to be opened without taking clearance from the local civic body. It is a signal that groundwork has begun for reversing the partial prohibition policy that was instated by the Co...
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Bars Could Re-Open, Says Kerala Minister Stressing Tourism Has Crashed
Hundreds of bars shut down over the past two years in Kerala may reopen, with the state's Left-led government indicating a major departure from the previous government's 10-year liquor phase-out plan, spurred by falling tourism and revenues.
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My Statement On Liquor Policy Distorted By Media, Says Kerala Tourism Minister
Kerala Tourism Minister AC Moideen on Saturday said his recent statement on the impact of liquor policy of the government had been distorted by a section of the media.
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Congress Warns Of Agitation In Kerala If Liquor Policy Scrapped
Congress's women leaders on Friday warned the Kerala government, led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, that it will face an all-women agitation if free flow of liquor was allowed in the state, a senior woman Congress leader said.
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Liquor To Be Made Available Online In Kerala From Onam
In a move sure to raise the spirits of devotees of Bachhus in Kerala amid talks of "tweaking" the state liquor policy, an apex cooperative body's chairman today said liquor would be made available online from Onam next month.
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Kerala's Longest Serving Legislator Battles Bribery Allegations In Pala
After the government implemented its new liquor policy, bar owners alleged that he had been bribed for renewing of bar licences, which were never renewed. His resignation had comes despite Chief Minister Oommen Chandy sticking his neck out for him all through.
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Will Not Dilute 'Total Prohibition In 10 Years' Policy: Oommen Chandy
Amid a row over sanctioning of fresh bar licences to eight five-star hotels ahead of May 16 Kerala Assembly polls, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Tuesday said UDF would not dilute its liquor policy of 'total prohibition' in 10 years.
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Kerala Assembly Elections: LDF Poll Manifesto Says Liquor Abstinence Its Policy
CPI(M)-led LDF today made it clear in its election manifesto that liquor abstinence is its policy and it would raise the age limit to 23 years for liquor consumption in the state.
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Bar Licence To Five-Star Category Hotels Triggers Row In Kerala
Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy today said his government had no role in the grant of bar licences to five new five-star hotels in the state and it was done by the Centre as part of its tourism policy.
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UDF Has Won First Round Of Polls, Says Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy
Congress in Kerala feels it has won the first round of the May 16 Assembly polls with CPI(M) being "forced" to accept its liquor policy as it fears a "backlash".
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We Paid Price For Closing Down Bars, But Will Persist: Oommen Chandy
Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said on Friday his government has paid "a heavy price" for closing down hundreds of liquor bars, but the "firm" policy would actually help them in the elections next month.
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Kerala Church Wants LDF To Clarify If It Will Reopen Closed Bars
The church in Kerala today wanted CPI(M), heading the LDF, to make it clear if it will reopen closed bars if voted to power in the May 16 Assembly polls and also wondered why it was "secretive" about its liquor policy.
