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Liquor Prices Set to Rise in Jharkhand: Government to Withdraw from Retail, Transfer Sales to Private Entities
The state-run Jharkhand Beverage Corporation Limited (JSBCL) will be limited to wholesale distribution. In conjunction with this policy change, the government plans to increase liquor prices, implementing an additional excise tax that will raise prices by Rs 5 to Rs 100.
Yogendra Prasad, the Minister for Excise and Prohibition in Jharkhand, shared with The Statesman that this measure followed an extensive departmental review. He expressed optimism that this transition will yield greater government revenue and enhance transparency in the system.
With the implementation of this policy, the government will eliminate its role in retail liquor sales, transferring control to private traders. A lottery system will be used for allocating liquor shops, with applications invited for selection.
In addition to traditional liquor outlets, the sale of alcohol will now be allowed in shopping malls, department stores, and model shops. Department stores exceeding 2,000 square feet will be permitted to designate 10 percent of their space for liquor sales, whereas malls larger than 50,000 square feet can establish dedicated liquor stores of 200 square feet. New air-conditioned model shops will also open, offering customers the option to consume liquor on-site.
As a result of the new policy, liquor prices are expected to rise. Specifically, liquor priced at Rs 90 will increase by Rs 5, while alcohol priced between Rs 91 and Rs 950 will see a Rs 10 increase. Those priced between Rs 951 and Rs 1950 will face a Rs 50 hike, and liquor exceeding Rs 1951 will become costlier by Rs 100.
Reactions from experts have been mixed. Some argue that privatization could enhance competition and convenience for consumers, while others worry that it may lead to unchecked price increases. The state government has opened the floor for public feedback on the new policy, accepting suggestions and objections until February 16, after which the policy will be formally enacted.
This new excise policy is poised to significantly reshape the liquor sales landscape in Jharkhand. The government’s choice to exit the retail segment stems from a departmental review and prior financial losses. Nonetheless, the anticipated increase in liquor prices could affect consumers. It will be interesting to observe the long-term impacts of this policy on state revenue, liquor traders, and consumers.
Mangaluru: A woman who was declared dead by doctors survived after her husband performed CPR for 35 minutes. The inspiring story of Komal Jamwal was shared on the Instagram page of Humans of Bombay and has gone viral.
The incident happened in March 2012 when Komal was 33 years old. She suddenly developed severe leg weakness and collapsed. Doctors at a hospital in Jammu later diagnosed her with Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a rare condition that affects the nerves.
During treatment, she suffered repeated cardiac arrests and doctors declared her dead. However, her husband refused to give up and performed CPR for 35 minutes until her heart started beating again.
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She was later treated in Ludhiana and slowly recovered. Now 14 years later, the 47-year-old woman can walk again and says she is grateful to her husband and family for saving her life.
New Delhi: Vallabh Maheshwari, Managing Director of Shakun Group, died in a road accident on Sunday. He was 62 years old.
The accident happened on the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway near Alwar. Maheshwari was travelling from Jaipur to Mathura.
Police said the BMW car was driven by his driver. The driver lost control of the vehicle. The car broke through roadside barricades and crashed into the median wall.
The impact of the crash badly damaged the luxury car.
Maheshwari and his driver were taken to a nearby hospital. Doctors declared Maheshwari dead. The driver survived without injuries.
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Police suspect that high speed or a technical problem may have caused the accident. Further investigation is ongoing.
Chhattisgarh: A shocking incident was reported in Chhattisgarh. A six-year-old girl was kidnapped from her house in a village of Kanker district.
The incident took place on the night of March 6. The girl was sleeping beside her parents when two young men allegedly entered the house and kidnapped her.
The accused took the child near a pond in the same village. They attacked the girl and left her unconscious in a nearby field.
At around 12:30 a.m., the parents woke up and noticed that their daughter was missing. They searched around the house and nearby areas. Later, the girl was found unconscious in a field near the pond.
She was immediately taken to a medical college hospital in Kanker. Doctors started treatment and confirmed that she had been physically assaulted.
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Police later arrested the accused, Amit Jain (20) and Rohan Jain (19). According to Additional Superintendent of Police Yogesh Sahu, a case has been registered under several sections. Further investigation is in progress.
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