Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has enforced a complete ban on liquor sales today in connection with the counting of votes for the recently held local body elections. All bars, BEVCO outlets and Consumerfed liquor shops across the state will remain closed as part of the strict dry day measures. The prohibition applies statewide, with authorities making it Read More…
Ahead of the upcoming local body polls, Kerala has announced a series of statewide dry days to ensure peaceful and fair elections. The State Election Commission (SEC) has imposed strict restrictions on the sale, distribution, and consumption of alcohol during the polling and counting phases. As per the schedule, the first phase of polling on Read More…
In a significant move aimed at promoting tourism and improving investor confidence, the Kerala government has relaxed its dry day policy, allowing licensed bar hotels (three-star and above) to serve liquor on the first day of every month, which was previously observed as a statewide dry day. The decision was taken following repeated appeals from Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Cabinet has delayed approval of the proposed new liquor policy, as ministers from various coalition parties demanded further deliberations on key aspects, including dry day removal, toddy shop classification, and distance norms. Excise Minister M.B. Rajesh presented the policy draft, which proposes a star rating system for toddy shops to enhance the Read More…