The Telangana Bars and Restaurants Association has opposed the Excise department’s proposed revision of privilege fee, citing poor business, and urged the government to withdraw it. The association has also called for outlet closures and sought action against belt shops and permit rooms.
The Prohibition and Excise Department seized about 40 kg of ganja worth Rs 20 lakh in three separate cases in Khammam district. One person was arrested, while a car and two motorcycles used for transporting the contraband were confiscated
Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao accused senior IAS officer SAM Rizvi of misconduct, urging the Chief Secretary to reject his VRS application. The allegations relate to delays in liquor hologram tenders, raising questions about the timing and motive behind the Minister’s claims
