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TN amends Prohibition Act to enhance term, fine to eradicate illicit liquor menace
The ruling DMK amended the Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act, 1937, on Saturday to significantly increase the punishment and fines for offences related to the manufacture, possession, and sale of illicit liquor in a bid to safeguard lives. The Tamil Nadu Prohibition (Amendment) Act, 2024, aims to eradicate illicit liquor from the state and will take effect upon notification by the government.
Tamil Nadu: Death toll in Kallakurichi hooch tragedy stands at 63
The current death toll in the hooch tragedy in Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu, has reached 63 as of Thursday morning, according to information from the District Collectorate. A total of 78 individuals remain under treatment across various hospitals in the state.
Kallakurichi hooch tragedy: AIADMK chief K Palaniswami meets Tamil Nadu Governor, seeks action against DMK govt
The former chief minister, who led a delegation of his party legislators and advocate-wing members, met Ravi at Raj Bhavan here and submitted a memorandum on the alleged failure of the DMK government in containing the brewing and sale of illicit arrack, he said.
Tamil Nadu: Death toll goes up to 59 in Kallakurichi hooch tragedy
The death toll in the hooch tragedy in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district rose to 59 on Tuesday, the district administration said. While 111 persons are undergoing treatment at Kallakurichi Government Medical College hospital, hospital authorities stated.
Tamil Nadu hooch tragedy: Nadda writes to Kharge, questions Congress' 'stoic silence'
BJP chief JP Nadda wrote to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, criticising the Congress party's silence on the Tamil Nadu hooch tragedy that claimed 56 lives. He called it a "man-made disaster" due to a nexus between the ruling DMK-INDI alliance and illicit liquor mafia. Nadda urged Kharge to push for a CBI probe, demand the removal of the State Prohibition Minister, and increase compensation for the victims' families. Nadda accused the Congress of neglecting the SC community and calling out Rahul Gandhi for his inaction.
Darkness to death in minutes: Spurious liquor claims 53 lives, leaves community reeling
In Karunapuram, Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu, the tragic toll of spurious liquor has reached 53 deaths. The incident has devastated families like that of M Radha, whose husband succumbed after consuming the toxic brew. The community, largely comprising daily wage laborers, often turns to illicit arrack for relief from physical strain. The addition of methanol, a lethal chemical, to the arrack exacerbated the crisis, causing symptoms like blindness and organ failure.
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TN hooch tragedy victims were 'careless', 'exceeded their limit', says Kamal Haasan
Actor-politician Kamal Haasan has condemned the 53-person hooch tragedy in Tamil Nadu, stating that the victims were careless and exceeded their limits. He emphasized the importance of occasional drinking and social drinking, but stressed that exceeding the limit in any form is bad.
Kallakurichi hooch tragedy: Seven people discharged from hospitals, 157 undergoing treatment
As per the Kallakurichi district administration's report, a total of 220 people were admitted at hospitals in Tamil Nadu with new admissions being four, after the consumption of spurious liquor. Meanwhile, five people were discharged from Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (Jipmer), Puducherry, whereas 12 others are undergoing treatment. Three have been declared dead.
BJP targets INDIA bloc over Kallakurchi tragedy that claimed 56 lives, calls it 'murder'
BJP MP Sambit Patra hit out at the INDIA bloc and the Congress and alleged that they were silent on the hooch tragedy in Kallakurchi, Tamil Nadu and called it a murder of 32 Dalits. BJP MP Sambit Patra criticized the INDIA bloc and the Congress for their silence on the recent tragedy in southern India that claimed 56 lives. He alleged that they did not speak out about the hooch tragedy in Kallakurchi, Tamil Nadu, which he described as the murder of 32 Dalits.
Tamil Nadu: Death toll rises to 56 in Kallakurichi Hooch tragedy
The death toll in the Tamil Nadu Hooch tragedy has reached 56, with 216 patients admitted to hospitals after consuming illicit liquor. Most casualties occurred at Kallakurichi Medical College.
Kallakurichi Hooch tragedy: Death toll rises to 53; seven people arrested
The Kallakurichi Hooch tragedy in Tamil Nadu has increased the death toll from 50 to 53, with 140 of the 193 patients who consumed illicit liquor being safe. Seven people have been arrested and the case has been handed over to the CBI CID branch of Tamil Nadu Police. 250 litres of illicit liquor were seized and disposed off in Tiruchirapalli district, and the state government will cover the education and hostel expenses of children who lost parents in the tragedy.
Tamil Nadu: Illicit liquor seized in Trichy, days after Kallakurichi Hooch tragedy
In Tamil Nadu, 250 liters of illicit liquor were seized and disposed off in Tiruchirapalli district following the deaths of 50 people in Kallakurichi. District Collector Pradeep Kumar and Superintendent of Police Varun Kumar spoke to locals about the harmful effects of illicit liquor and made them take an oath not to consume it.
AIADMK legislators demand adjournment of House; stage walkout over Kallakurichi Hooch tragedy
AIADMK legislators staged a walkout from the Tamil Nadu Assembly in protest over the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy. Ruckus erupted after they demanded a discussion on the incident and the resignation of CM MK Stalin.
Death toll in Kallakurichi hooch tragedy rises to 50: Tamil Nadu Health Minister Subramanian Ma
Tamil Nadu Health Minister Subramanian Ma reported that 50 people died in the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy on June 19 after consuming methanol-laced illicit liquor. He visited victims at various hospitals and mentioned that 185 people were hospitalized. Chief Minister MK Stalin announced compensation of Rs 10 lakhs for the victims' families and pledged to cover educational expenses for children who lost parents. The incident sparked demands for discussion in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, with AIADMK members raising slogans. Three accused have been sent to judicial custody.
Tamil Nadu: Gloom and despair engulf Karunapuram as more succumb to illicit liquor
The sound of the ceremonial beating of drums during a death filled the streets. One street alone was expecting three bodies to arrive on Friday evening. The previous day, residents said 10 bodies were brought back from the hospital on their street alone.
Tamil Nadu Illicit Liquor Case: 36 dead, nearly 70 hospitalised in Kallakurichi; CM announces Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia to kin
Tamil Nadu Illicit Liquor Case: At least 36 people lost their lives and nearly 70 others were hospitalized in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district after consuming illicit arrack laced with poisonous methanol. The incident has prompted arrests and a swift response from authorities, including Chief Minister MK Stalin, who expressed shock and vowed to take strict action against those responsible. Governor RN Ravi also extended condolences and raised concerns about recurring incidents of illicit liquor-related deaths in the state.
Tamil Nadu: 38 dead, 100 hospitalised after consuming illicit liquor
38 people died in Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu after consuming spurious liquor laced with methanol. Chief minister Stalin announced a one-man commission to investigate. Bootleggers often add methanol for potency.
Liquor, drugs, cash worth Rs 56 crore seized in Haryana since imposition of poll code
Law enforcement agencies in Haryana seized Rs 56 crore worth of drugs, liquor, and unaccounted-for cash since the Model Code of Conduct for Lok Sabha elections began on March 16. The seizures included cash amounting to Rs 11.50 crore, illegal liquor, narcotic substances, and items worth Rs 44.69 crore. Various agencies conducted seizures, with police seizing Rs 5.
UP's excise revenue at Rs 47,600 cr in 2023-24, 15.39% growth: Nitin Agarwal
Asked about unavailability of some premium brands in the state for which customers from Noida and Greater Noida go to Delhi and Gurugram, the minister said, "I want to tell you that today we have more brands registered in UP than with better quality range and brands."
Union Minister Anurag Thakur criticises Punjab CM for inaction after illicit liquor deaths
Union Minister Anurag Thakur criticized Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for the deaths of 21 people from tainted liquor in Sangrur. Thakur stated that Mann rushed to Delhi for Arvind Kejriwal's aid while 21 perished in his own village due to bootlegged alcohol.
Kavitha's nephew involved in transfer, use of proceeds from Delhi liquor 'scam': ED
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has accused a nephew of BRS leader K Kavitha of being involved in the Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case. The ED informed the special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court of Judge Kaweri Baweja that it conducted searches at the premises of the relative, Meka Sri Saran, after his role in the case came to the fore during Kavitha's questioning.
Planning house party with alcohol in Noida? Apply for occasional bar licence
Not having a liquor licence for parties even at home or at the community level is a violation of rules and could attract legal proceedings, including fine, Subodh Kumar Srivastava, District Excise Officer (DEO), Gautam Buddh Nagar, told PTI. To address people's poor awareness of excise-related rules, authorities have started reaching out to residents' welfare associations (RWAs) and citizens, informing them about guidelines for procuring occasional licences.
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