Ujjain, Omkareshwar, Maihar among Madhya Pradesh’s religious cities to face liquor ban from April 1

Complete Liquor Ban In Omkareshwar From April 1: MP Locals, Devotees Welcome Move

The Madhya Pradesh government ensured that all liquor outlets around Omkareshwar were either shuttered or relocated well ahead of April 1.

Madhya Pradesh: Liquor ban takes effect in 19 places of religious significance

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav described the move as a ‘historic step towards de-addiction’.

Ujjain, Omkareshwar, Maihar among Madhya Pradesh’s religious cities to face liquor ban from April 1

While announcing the ban, Mr. Yadav said his government has taken a historic step towards de-addiction and cited "public faith and religious reverence" associated with these cities and rural areas as reasons for the move

Madhya Pradesh enforces liquor ban in 19 religious cities from today

The Madhya Pradesh government has announced a complete ban on liquor sales in 19 religious cities and gram panchayats, effective from April 1, 2025. The decision, aimed at honouring public faith and promoting de-addiction, was approved by the state Cabinet on January 24, 2025, during a meeting in Maheshwar, the city of Lokmata Ahilyabai. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav described the move as a "historic step" toward preserving the sanctity of religiou…

Madhya Pradesh Govt Enforces Liquor Ban in 19 Religious Cities, Effective from April 1

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Madhya Pradesh government outlined the liquor ban in 19 religious cities and gram panchayats of the state would be implemented from April 1. India News | Madhya Pradesh Govt Enforces Liquor Ban in 19 Religious Cities, Effective from April 1.

Meghalaya Govt halts issuance of licence for wine stores and bonded warehouse

Shillong, April 1: Minister in-charge Excise Kyrmen Shylla on Tuesday informed that the department has temporarily put on hold issuing of licenses for opening of new wine shops and bonded warehouses pending the coming up of new mechanism to streamline the system of issuing such licenses. Speaking to reporters, Shylla said, “We have stopped issuing licenses temporarily. We will come up with a new mechanism. We will start issuing new licenses only…