A report says the West Bengal State Beverages Corp issued a notice Friday stating that Amazon was eligible to register with authorities for liquor delivery.
Earlier, the state allowed home delivery of liquor by retailers or food agencies, but chose to switch to a direct portal as volume of orders has been rising.
The Delhi government opposed a batch of petitions in High Court challenging its 4 May notification levying the 'special corona fees' of 70 per cent on liquor.
The app has been developed by a Kochi-based startup Faircode Technologies Private Limited to avoid reopening of liquor outlets & serpentine queues outside them.
Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.
Dubai airshow crash & pilot death have rekindled concerns over pilot safety, and need for smarter automated systems that can step in when G-forces, temporary loss of consciousness hit the pilot.
None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.
Whatever be the truth of the recent allegations, why should an establishment that serves duty paid liquor anywhere in the country be subject to predatory visits from police or excise officials. This should form a component of the Ease of Doing Business Index. The one aspect on which the police should be unforgiving is to curb driving under the influence of liquor.
One understands the central government’s very muted response to the military coup. Followed the brutal repression by the soldiers, who have already shot dead 250 idealistic young freedom fighters. Even so, sending fleeing Burmese back to almost certain death or incarceration would violate the globally respected principle of Refoulement. Soldiers / policemen who are showing both principle and courage should certainly be protected. How civilians should be treated is for the government to determine. Other Quad members will be observant.
Whatever be the truth of the recent allegations, why should an establishment that serves duty paid liquor anywhere in the country be subject to predatory visits from police or excise officials. This should form a component of the Ease of Doing Business Index. The one aspect on which the police should be unforgiving is to curb driving under the influence of liquor.
One understands the central government’s very muted response to the military coup. Followed the brutal repression by the soldiers, who have already shot dead 250 idealistic young freedom fighters. Even so, sending fleeing Burmese back to almost certain death or incarceration would violate the globally respected principle of Refoulement. Soldiers / policemen who are showing both principle and courage should certainly be protected. How civilians should be treated is for the government to determine. Other Quad members will be observant.