By Neeraj Kumar Patna: A tragic incident unfolded in Bihar on Thursday, as 35 people lost their lives after consuming illicit liquor in Siwan and Chapra districts. Official government figures confirm the deaths of 25 individuals, while more than 70 others are currently fighting for their lives, with several in critical condition. This raises the…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: More than eight years have passed since Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar implemented the liquor ban in 2016, aiming to make the state drug-free and crime-free. During this period, the police and the Prohibition Department have taken strict measures, resulting in thousands of arrests. However, despite the enforcement of the liquor…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Since 2016, Bihar has enforced a complete ban on liquor, a policy that has sparked considerable debate. Politicians from various factions have voiced differing opinions on its effectiveness, and now political strategist and Jan Suraaj convenor Prashant Kishore has made a significant announcement. Speaking to journalists in Patna, Kishore declared that,…
By Alok Mohit PATNA: In a significant ruling, the Patna High Court has quashed the dismissal of a government employee accused of consuming alcohol in violation of Bihar’s prohibition laws. The case involved Prabhakar Kumar Singh, a clerk formerly posted at the sub-divisional office in Nirmali, Supaul district. Singh was arrested on February 5, 2018,…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The prohibition department team conducted a raid on a warehouse located in Gas Godown Lane, west of Zero Mile in the Agamkuan police station area, recovering spirit and materials used for making English liquor on Friday. The seized items are valued at over Rs 30 lakh. During the raid, the team…
