Excise Department
Rs 72 Lakh Cash Seized from Inter-State Bus in Kottayam: Two Andhra Pradesh Residents Arrested in Suspected Hawala Operation
Dec 04, 2025 12:56 pm CST
Excise officials in Kottayam seized approximately Rs 72 lakh in undocumented cash from an inter-state bus during routine inspections ahead of holidays and local elections. Two Andhra Pradesh residents were arrested after failing to provide documentation for the funds. Authorities suspect a hawala operation, highlighting how criminal networks increasingly use inter-state buses to transport black money while avoiding detection.
YSRCP Leader Arrested in Adulterated Liquor Case Amid Political Tensions in Andhra Pradesh
Nov 03, 2025 11:43 am CST
Former minister Jogi Ramesh of YSRCP was arrested in connection with an adulterated liquor case, triggering intense political conflict in Andhra Pradesh. While YSRCP claims political vendetta by Chandrababu Naidu's TDP government, authorities allege Ramesh's involvement in a spurious liquor network. This development adds to ongoing tensions between the rival political parties in the state.
Telangana IAS Officer Seeks Early Retirement Amid Controversy Over Rs 100 Crore Liquor Hologram Tender
Oct 23, 2025 11:31 am CST
Senior IAS officer Syed Ali Murtaza Rizvi has applied for voluntary retirement with eight years of service remaining, following tensions with Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao over a delayed Rs 100 crore High-Security Hologram tender for liquor authentication in Telangana. Despite allegations of deliberate delays and ministerial calls for investigation, the government has accepted Rizvi's retirement effective October 31, 2025.
Dry Day Schedule During Indian Festivals: Liquor Availability on Dhanteras, Diwali and Bhai Dooj
Oct 18, 2025 05:47 pm CST
A comprehensive guide to liquor availability during the Indian festive season. Dhanteras and Bhai Dooj will not be dry days, but Diwali will see liquor shops closed in several states including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. The article details alcohol regulations, penalties for public drinking, and provides a complete schedule of upcoming dry days in November and December.