Almost after a gap of two months when the government has e-auctioned wine shops, the liquor bars across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir have been briefly closed as the Excise Department has sought renewal of licenses and ‘No Objection Certificate’ from the more than 20 department to be obtained by the owners/operators. Nearly…
A little-known law under Section 65 (e) of the Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949 says that one cannot sell or possess an intoxicant without permission. Surprisingly, the law also encompasses chocolates laced with alcohols. Every year, tens of kilos of liquor chocolates are seized. According to an exclusive report by Hindustan Times, the state excise department…
Tipplers in Covid-ravaged Kerala set another record during the just-concluded 10-day Onam season by gulping down a record ₹750 crore worth of liquor, according to statistics by monopoly public sector purchaser and distributor Kerala State Beverages Corporation (Bevco). Bevco had a cumulative sale of around ₹565 crore during the comparable period last year. According to…
Bought a bar of imported liquor chocolates or made some of these chocolates at home? You may be an offender, according to the law. In a major crackdown, the state excise department last week seized imported liquor chocolates weighing 46.5kg and worth ₹4.31 lakh from locations in and around Mumbai. Officials said the present state…
[the_ad_group id=”1083″] Amaravati, Aug 30 (PTI): International Spirits & Wines Association of India (ISWAI) on Monday urged the Andhra Pradesh Government to allow choice of Indian-Made Foreign Liquor brands for the citizens of the state, a press release from the Association said.Nita Kapoor, Chief Executive Officer, ISWAI said a progressive tourism policy is the need…
The International Spirits and Wines Association of India (ISWAI) has urged the State government to allow Indian-made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) brands available at liquor outlets in the State. In a statement on Monday, ISWAI Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nita Kapoor said that allowing IMFL brands would offer a wider choice to the people of Andhra…
Both Yogi and Kejriwal have lowered the drinking age to a more practical 21 years. [Representative image] The real toast goes to how the two teetotaller chief ministers put their personal choices aside to bring counterintuitive but long overdue changes in the way citizens can enjoy a drink One is an ascetic; the other a…
The IAS officer transferred the money but the caller said he received no payment. (Representational Image) Lokesh Kumar Jangid (35), who is posted in Bhopal, came across a WhatsApp contact number while searching for a wine shop on the internet on July 11, according to his complaint. An IAS officer was allegedly duped for Rs…
HIGHLIGHTS Says ISWAI welcomes new policy shift of Andhra Pradesh govt from ‘prohibition’ to ‘restriction’ International Spirits and Wines Association of India (ISWAI), an industry body promoted by the multinational alcoholic beverage companies, having investments and business operations in India, highlights the industry’s perspective on government policies and promotes best practices as well as responsible…
Red wine vinegar is made by fermenting red wine. It has a distinct tangy and slightly sweet flavor that lends itself well to many dishes. Better yet, it contains health-promoting antioxidants (1). Many people use it in Mediterranean-style dishes, gazpachos, pickling recipes, marinades, and vinaigrettes. I often mix it with extra virgin olive oil and…