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Punjab Designates Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib, and Talwandi Sabo as Holy Cities with Strict Religious Preservation Measures
Dec 16, 2025 02:51 pm CST
The Punjab government has officially declared Amritsar's walled city, Sri Anandpur Sahib, and Talwandi Sabo as Holy Cities, implementing comprehensive restrictions on alcohol, tobacco, and meat to preserve their religious sanctity. This initiative aligns with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's vision to develop these historic Sikh sites as heritage destinations while maintaining their spiritual significance.
Election Commission Seizes Rs 71 Crore Worth Cash and Contraband in Dry Bihar Before Assembly Polls
Oct 22, 2025 02:38 am CST
Ahead of Bihar's assembly elections, enforcement agencies have confiscated over Rs 71 crore worth of cash, liquor, drugs, and precious metals despite the state's alcohol prohibition since 2016. The Election Commission has deployed 824 flying squads to monitor violations, with citizens able to report infractions via the C-Vigil app or ECINET platform before the November voting dates.
Bihar Liquor Ban: Ingenious Hiding Spot Reveals 29 Alcohol Bottles in Toilet Tank
Oct 17, 2025 02:51 am CST
In prohibition-enforced Bihar, police uncovered an unusual smuggling tactic when they discovered 29 liquor bottles hidden inside a toilet tank during a raid on a suspected trader's home. Despite the state's 2016 alcohol ban, implemented to improve social conditions and reduce violence, creative circumvention methods continue to challenge enforcement efforts.