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Hooch tragedy

Hooch tragedy kills 25 in Bihar; 12 arrested, political slugfest escalates

According to officials in the two districts, tragedy befell Maghar and Auriya panchayats of Siwan and Mashrakh in Saran on Tuesday night when a number of locals treated themselves to liquor, the sale of which was completely banned in the state by the Nitish Kumar government way back in April, 2016.

17 October 2024, 13:19 IST

Hooch tragedy kills 25 in Bihar; 12 arrested, political slugfest escalates

Hooch tragedy kills 25 in Bihar; 12 arrested, political slugfest escalates

Hooch tragedy kills 25 in Bihar; 12 arrested, political slugfest escalates

17 October 2024, 13:19 IST

Bihar hooch tragedy: Priyanka Gandhi slams NDA govt, says trade of spurious liquor rampant

At least six people died and 14 others were hospitalised after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in dry Bihar's Siwan and Saran districts, officials said on Wednesday.

17 October 2024, 10:56 IST

Bihar hooch tragedy: Priyanka Gandhi slams NDA govt, says trade of spurious liquor rampant

Bihar hooch tragedy: Priyanka Gandhi slams NDA govt, says trade of spurious liquor rampant

Bihar hooch tragedy: Priyanka Gandhi slams NDA govt, says trade of spurious liquor rampant

17 October 2024, 10:56 IST

Odisha: Toll in Ganjam hooch tragedy increases to 5

The deceased has been identified as Pradeep Behera (30) of Jenapur in Chikiti town.

02 September 2024, 19:07 IST

Odisha: Toll in Ganjam hooch tragedy increases to 5

Odisha: Toll in Ganjam hooch tragedy increases to 5

Odisha: Toll in Ganjam hooch tragedy increases to 5

02 September 2024, 19:07 IST

Ganjam hooch tragedy toll rises to four

At least 15 people from Jenapur and Karabalua area were admitted to the medical college and hospital on August 19, after they consumed the suspected spurious liquor from a vendor, who allegedly sold the country-made liquor at Maundapur village.

01 September 2024, 17:14 IST

Ganjam hooch tragedy toll rises to four

Ganjam hooch tragedy toll rises to four

Ganjam hooch tragedy toll rises to four

01 September 2024, 17:14 IST

Tales of tragedy resound as illicit liquor thrives

Lack of regulatory checks, easy availability of toxic chemicals like methanol and rectified spirit, and a lack of awareness about the consequences of illicit liquor consumption are some reasons for continuing illicit liquor sales and subsequent deaths.

14 July 2024, 04:00 IST

Tales of tragedy resound as illicit liquor thrives

Tales of tragedy resound as illicit liquor thrives

Tales of tragedy resound as illicit liquor thrives

14 July 2024, 04:00 IST

Weeks after hooch tragedy, Tamil Nadu Prohibition Amendment Act, 2024 comes into force

The TN Prohibition Act, 1937, which was amended in the wake of the hooch tragedy in Kallakurichi was adopted unanimously by the state legislative assembly on June 29 and Governor R N Ravi gave his assent on July 11.

13 July 2024, 15:51 IST

Weeks after hooch tragedy, Tamil Nadu Prohibition Amendment Act, 2024 comes into force

Weeks after hooch tragedy, Tamil Nadu Prohibition Amendment Act, 2024 comes into force

Weeks after hooch tragedy, Tamil Nadu Prohibition Amendment Act, 2024 comes into force

13 July 2024, 15:51 IST

Madras HC seeks Tamil Nadu govt report on amenities, welfare schemes in Kalvarayan hills in wake of hooch tragedy

The court had earlier referred to reports that due to economic backwardness and unemployment in the region, people were forced to resort to brewing illicit liquor.

10 July 2024, 16:29 IST

Madras High Court seeks Tamil Nadu government report on amenities, welfare schemes in Kalvarayan hills in wake of hooch tragedy

Madras High Court seeks Tamil Nadu government report on amenities, welfare schemes in Kalvarayan hills in wake of hooch tragedy

Madras HC seeks Tamil Nadu govt report on amenities, welfare schemes in Kalvarayan hills in wake of hooch tragedy

10 July 2024, 16:29 IST

Hooch tragedy: Dravidian movement needs a voice that does not fear itself

A few weeks ago, some 65 people died because they consumed illicit liquor. Many of them came from social and economic vulnerability. It is obvious that those involved in the making and trading of hooch could not have done so without the support of the administration and the police.

06 July 2024, 22:11 IST

Hooch tragedy: Dravidian movement needs a voice that does not fear itself

Hooch tragedy: Dravidian movement needs a voice that does not fear itself

Hooch tragedy: Dravidian movement needs a voice that does not fear itself

06 July 2024, 22:11 IST

Hooch tragedy victims not freedom fighters: PIL in Madras High Court argues against Rs 10L compensation

The victims were not freedom fighters or social activists who have lost their lives for the cause of the general public or for the sake of the society and had committed an illegal act by consuming spurious liquor, the submitted PIL argues.

05 July 2024, 08:26 IST

Hooch tragedy victims not freedom fighters: PIL in Madras High Court argues against Rs 10L compensation

Hooch tragedy victims not freedom fighters: PIL in Madras High Court argues against Rs 10L compensation

Hooch tragedy victims not freedom fighters: PIL in Madras High Court argues against Rs 10L compensation

05 July 2024, 08:26 IST

Tamil Nadu amends Prohibition Act; imposes tough penalty on brewing of illicit liquor

The maximum punishment under the amendment act is 10 years rigorous imprisonment and a penalty of up to Rs 5 lakh has been proposed in the amendment.

29 June 2024, 10:13 IST

Tamil Nadu amends Prohibition Act; imposes tough penalty on brewing of illicit liquor

Tamil Nadu amends Prohibition Act; imposes tough penalty on brewing of illicit liquor

Tamil Nadu amends Prohibition Act; imposes tough penalty on brewing of illicit liquor

29 June 2024, 10:13 IST