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Kerala Eases Dry Day Rule to Boost Tourism; Liquor Now Allowed in Star Hotels on First Day of Every Month

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…

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Kerala Liquor Policy Hits Roadblock: Cabinet Defers Decision on Dry Day Removal

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…