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2 dead, 19 hospitalised after consuming spurious liquor

2 dead, 19 hospitalised after consuming spurious liquor

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Two people have died and 19 others have been hospitalised after allegedly consuming spurious liquor from duplicate IMFL bottles in Gujarat’s Bhavnagar district. Police have detained four bootleggers and seized several bottles as the probe continues Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Illegal’ distillery unit in Goa sealed, days after 5 held for supplying liquor to Gujarat | Ahmedabad News

‘Illegal’ distillery unit in Goa sealed, days after 5 held for supplying liquor to Gujarat | Ahmedabad News

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A distillery unit in Goa that was allegedly manufacturing liquor in an illegal manner was sealed on Wednesday, after the arrest of five people, including one found with IMFL bottles worth over Rs 43 lakh in Gujarat’s Navsari, led police to the premises. “This is for the first time that a distillery in Goa had been sealed in a joint operation between Navsari and Goa excise department,” said Navsari district Superintendent of Police Sushil Agarwal. On April 3, acting on a tip-off, a team of Navsari police stopped a truck on NH-48. On checking inside, they found 7,200 IMFL bottles worth Rs 43.20 lakh and caught the driver Dinesh Vyas who was booked under the Prohibition Act and remanded to seven days in police custody. Story continues below this ad Police sources said that on the basis of information collected by Vyas, a team went to Goa on April 9 and arrested four others who were allegedly involved in the illegal liquor business. The arrested persons were identified as Vikas alias Vicky Bishnoi, Sunil Bishnoi, …

Why Gujarat, Dry State Since 1960, Will Allow Liquor In New Financial Hub GIFT City

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GIFT City is set to compete with international hubs like Singapore New Delhi: In a significant move, the Gujarat government has allowed the consumption of liquor in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT), India’s first financial services centre being built in Gandhinagar. The exemption is the first in Gujarat, which has been a dry state since its birth in 1960. GIFT, known for being a tax-neutral financial center, is now set to compete with international hubs like Singapore by providing fiscal incentives and a more flexible regulatory environment. The decision to ease liquor restrictions within GIFT is part of the government’s strategy to shape it into a new-age financial services and technology nerve center. The city is evolving into a hub that goes beyond conventional financial services, embracing innovation and sustainability in its vision for the future. The statement from the Narcotics and Excise Department said that the prohibition restrictions have been changed to ‘wine and dine’ keeping in line with the government’s vision for the centre. “An important decision has been taken to change …

Gujarat allows liquor consumption in GIFT City

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The Gujarat government has permitted nearly 60 hotels and clubs to serve liquor in the GIFT City. | Photo Credit: REUTERS The Gujarat government has decided to allow alcohol consumption in GIFT City to attract global financial institutions. The state government announced on Friday that alcohol would be allowed at hotels/restaurants/clubs offering “Wine and Dine” in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City near the state capital Gandhinagar. Officials, employees and owners working from GIFT city will be exempt from the prohibition law, which makes alcohol consumption illegal across the state. Liquor permit A liquor access permit will be provided to all employees/owners and officials working in GIFT City. The new rules for GIFT city also allow visitors to consume liquor in hotels/restaurants/clubs that have temporary permits in the presence of permanent employees of the concerned company. Accordingly, hotels/restaurants/clubs located in GIFT City will be able to obtain wine and dine facility license there. Employees of GIFT City and visitors can consume liquor in hotels/clubs/restaurants. However, these outlets cannot sell liquor bottles, the State government said in a …