Tag: alcohol

Katy Perry has been sober for 5 weeks after promise to fiance Orlando Bloom

Singer-songwriter Katy Perry hasn't tasted a drop of alcohol in over a month after making a promise to her fiance Orlando Bloom.

March 30, 2023

Viral video of Chattisgarh Minister creates rounds on social media

Chattisgarh minister Dr Premsai Singh Tekam is making rounds on social media, as two of his videos are going viral. In the two videos, the Congress leader can be seen making statements regarding liquor and road accidents.

September 1, 2022

Alcohol intake linked to 200 diseases: Psychiatrist

Dr. NN Raju, president of the Indian Psychiatrists’ Association, disclosed that death of 7.7 per cent of men and 2.6 percent of women worldwide was linked to alcohol while 13.5 percent of the total deaths involving people in the age group of 20 to 39 were attributable to liquor.

August 24, 2022

Liquor sales increases impact the poor most

While Sustainable Development Goals commit the world to the reduction of alcohol consumption, the recent trends in Asia have been towards an increase.

May 12, 2022

‘Underage alcohol consumption increased exponentially’

A survey conducted outside 50 prominent liquor vends, bars, restaurants etc of Delhi among 10,000 people, it was found that all the 10,000 respondents were below the age of 25 years out of which 5976 were male and 4024 were female.

March 16, 2022

Study reveals that hepatitis E virus defies alcohol-based hand disinfectants

"We were able to show that HEV can resist most common hand disinfectants"

February 2, 2022

Bengal mulling to bring alcohol at doorsteps

The sources in the excise department also said that four companies - 'Bajimat Drinks, Nature's Basket', 'Dunjo Digital' and Platinus Analytics have been finalised. "BEVCO will be organising a meeting with all these companies by the first week of February and the MoU will be signed.

January 28, 2022

Indians more likely to consider alcohol-free dates

While on the date, focus on your good qualities and stay away from conversations about past relationships that may trigger an emotional reaction within you.

January 15, 2022

Special bottles to ring in the Festive Mood

The festive session is all around, and there's much special than giving heartwarming gifts to loved ones, family members, or friends. Enjoying holidays and opening bottles with family and friends increases the concept of community. 

December 17, 2021

Tokyo Games Village may have no alcohol in public areas

If emergency is extended, then the local population may get irked seeing or hearing of athletes drinking in public areas of the Games Village while they remain under restriction.

June 10, 2021

Delhi govt directs liquor shops to ensure sale of alcohol through proper scanning

The excise department in the national capital has observed that only 10 to 15 per cent of liquor being sold at vends was being scanned.

May 24, 2020

Ambrosia or a sip of destruction?

As curious youngsters we pleaded with our parents to allow us to have one sip from their glass of liquor.

May 12, 2020

Andhra Pradesh: YSRCP govt sets up ‘Special Enforcement Bureau’ to crack down on illegal sale of liquor, sand

The role and responsibility of the bureau is to stop the smuggling of alcohol, from bordering states and put a curb on preparation of illicit liquor and check the illegal sand mining in the state. 

May 10, 2020

Amid lockdown Punjab suffers 88% fall in revenue in April says CM Amarinder Singh

The Punjab government is hoping to generate some revenue with alcohol sale.The government on Wednesday issued orders to open the liquor vends from Thursday with the provision of home delivery.

May 7, 2020

Art of Living launches helpline number for those undergoing addiction withdrawal symptoms

Over the years Art of Living de-addiction programs have helped thousands deal with their addictions and lead happy and productive lives for society and their families. 

April 27, 2020

Govt warns against using alcohol, tobacco during Coronavirus lockdown, says may reduce immunity

To help people cope with stress, the ministry also issued a helpline number (080-46110007) for advice from a mental health professional.

March 31, 2020

Drinking alcohol won’t make you safe from coronavirus: WHO

WHO also busted the misconception and misinformation about the deadly coronavirus and said, 'No. Spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body will not kill viruses that have already entered your body.'

March 9, 2020