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Telangana Employees JAC has demanded suspension of Excise Commissioner C Hari Kiran, alleging abusive behaviour towards Nizamabad Deputy Commissioner V Somi Reddy. The JAC sought a departmental inquiry, condemning his conduct and calling for immediate disciplinary action against the senior officer.

In Munugode, Nalgonda, liquor shop owners continue opening after 1 pm following Congress MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy’s instructions, fearing trouble from his followers. Excise officials insist shops operate from 10 am, leading to confrontations and ongoing tension

A confrontation broke out in Munugode constituency after Congress MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy’s followers forced a liquor outlet to shut down for allegedly violating his directive on shop timings. The Excise Department intervened, ordering the outlet to reopen and warning the MLA’s supporters against obstructing operations.

Hyderabad police arrested two men, Surya Prakash and Robert Raju, after seizing 1.12 kg of ganja and 4.2 g of hashish oil at Madhapur. The duo reportedly planned to sell the drugs. A case has been registered.

After suspending the draw of lots for 19 liquor shops across Telangana, the Excise Department is likely to reissue a notification for fresh applications on October 28. The draw will be held on November 3, officials said, citing poor response earlier

The suspension of the liquor license draw for select shops in Telangana has triggered concerns among applicants. The Prohibition and Excise Department's last-minute decision has raised questions about transparency and fairness in the process

The Telangana High Court heard a petition challenging the State’s decision to extend the deadline for submitting applications for retail liquor (A4) shop licences. The petitioner argued that the extension was arbitrary. The case was adjourned to Saturday

Applications for liquor shop licences have sharply declined in the erstwhile Adilabad district, prompting an extension of the deadline. Traders blame escalating bribe demands by officials and the pressure to supply liquor to elected representatives and bureaucrats for the drop

Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy has issued his own set of liquor shop guidelines, instructing applicants to operate shops only from 4 pm to 9 pm, outside villages, and banning permit rooms and belt shops. The move has surprised the Congress government and Excise officials, who are closely watching the licensing process.

Six IT employees were arrested during a drug bust at a farmhouse in Shankarpally. Excise officials seized hashish, LSD, liquor, and vehicles. Two suspects, including the farmhouse owner, are absconding. An investigation into the drug supply chain is underway.

Six IT professionals were arrested for alleged drug use during a birthday party at a Chevella farmhouse near Hyderabad. The Excise Department seized LSD, hashish, liquor, and cars during the raid. Two suspects, including the farmhouse owner, are absconding

The Prohibition and Excise Department’s State Task Force busted a rave party at a Kondapur service apartment, arresting nine persons and seizing ganja, OG Kush, magic mushrooms, charas, and LSD blots. Two others are absconding. All accused hail from Andhra Pradesh.

Three deaths and multiple hospitalisations linked to suspected toddy adulteration have raised serious questions over the Telangana Excise Department's declining enforcement. Families of victims demand stricter monitoring as the department launches an internal probe and books five cases.

Shadnagar police arrested excise constable Ghulam Sultan Ahmed and his nephew Amjed for allegedly peddling seized marijuana. Sultan Ahmed reportedly stole the contraband from the Tandur excise station, and gave it to Amjed to sell for profit. Both are now in custody.

Officials said Kiran Kumar, who was a drug consumer himself, procured the narcotic substances from Santosh Jadhav, a local drug dealer operating from Goa

The arrested – Varun and Prabhu Chaitanya, along with their associate Kiran were bringing MDMA and OG Kush from a Nigerian national in Bengaluru and selling it to local people in the city

Former Minister and BRS senior MLA T Harish Rao came down heavily on the Congress government over the steep hike in liquor prices. He charged the Congress for deceiving the people of Telangana

The accused bought ganja chocolates from Odisha and sold them locally

The Superintendent was suspended for renewing the 2B license of the Chitra bar without valid trade license and causing inconvenience to the district administration

Sub-Inspector Nirmala and the constable, Sujatha, were caught red-handed when the duo was receiving the bribe from Subhash Goud, a trader of toddy for doing an official favour