To curb distribution of alcohol to influence voters during elections in Delhi, the Excise Department has warned liquor shops against selling it on the basis of “coupon or token” in the city.
An official said the department has issued a circular, directing liquor outlets across the national capital to strictly follow opening and closing time of their establishments.
The seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi will go to polls on May 12.
In its circular, the department asked these establishments that all the sale of liquor will be done only through scanner.
According to the official, any violation of the order will be viewed seriously and strict action taken against liquor shops as per the Delhi Excise Act, 2009 and the Delhi Excise Rules 2010.
“Liquor outlets have also been asked to maintain up to date brand-wise stock register. Also, no sale will be done on the basis of coupon or token,” he said.
The circular stated in view of the Lok Sabha polls, the licensee such as L-6 (liquor shops), L-7 (retail vend of Indian liquor in private sector), L-10 (retail vend of Indian liquor to holders of license shopping malls and shopping complex at airport).
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) office had on March 19 said a total number of 257 FIRs were registered in the Excise Act and 263 persons were arrested in the Act.
“Till date, two litre, 257 bottles, 33,385 quarters of Indian Made Foreign Liquor and 223 bottles, 131 half, 64,908 quarters of country liquor and 412 bottles of beer were seized,” the CEO office said in its statement.
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At the ongoing Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj and at the recently concluded Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention in Varanasi, the Dream Girl of Indian cinema, the super stunning Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament and Padmashree Hema Malini presented her larger than life dance ballet ‘Ganga’.
world. Lord Vishnu reveals to Ganga that the voice of despair belongs to non other than King Bhagirath who seeks her divine decent on earth to help attain moksha of his ancestors, but Ganga who has always resided at the lotus feet of lord Vishnu expresses her unwilliness to depart from Vaikunth and the lord. But the protector of the universe Lord Vishnu asks her vehemently to oblige to the great king and depart on her mission in the world of humans. After all, this was the reason for Ganga’s appearance, reluctantly she leaves for the earth, thunderously coursing her way through the universe. At the behest of Lord Vishnu, Lord Brahma tries his utmost to contain Ganga’s powerful flow by obstructing her and trying to confine her in his Kamandal. Brahma fails miserably. Ganga gushes through his Kamandal and flows away nonchalantly in her tempestuous pace. Lord Shiva who is in deep penance in his abode, Mount Kailash senses the arrival of Ganga and knowing that her uncontrollable flow could cause destruction on earth, arrests her in his Jata (matted locks) and restricts her in its confines. Ganga tries to break free but no avail. Lord Brahma emerges and appeals to Lord Shiva to free Ganga so that she can advance on her way to fulfil her mission on earth. Subsequently, Lord Shiva unfolds a single lock of hair and releases Ganga. On encountering the Lord, once released from his locks, Ganga is enchanted at the sight of the mighty Shiva and is completely mesmerized by his divine beauty. Not the one to give in to worldly emotions Lord Shiva soon blesses Ganga and affectionately directs her to set off on her path. Ganga thus leaves Mount Kailash and proceeds to the mundane world.
shattered when she witnesses the death of her son, Bhishma. But the era was marked by the victory of Dharma (righteousness) over Adharma (wickedness) which was established through the Great War. Evil forces had begun their rule on Earth. They had gripped the planet and impacted the daily lives of human beings in the form of negative influences. The Earth itself was undergoing a time depicting the absence of love, mercy, compassion, peace, truth, the non-violence and was overpowered by the effects of potent forces. Ganga continues to flow through centuries fulfilling her duties and also witnesses the incarnations of Lord Buddha, Mahavir, Shankaracharya, and Guru Nanak Dev. These noble souls helped mankind in alleviating the sufferings of the people who had for long been subjected to and had been reeling under the influence of negative forces. The new era also depicts the period of British Administrations. History unfolds with the narration of sporadic episodes of foreign invaders like the Turks, Khiljis, Lodhi and the Mughals who were hell-bent on destroying the cultural ethos embedded in Indian society. The Indian Mutiny period brings forth the bravery of Mangal Pandey who rebels against the tyranny of British Rule leading to the Freedom of Indian on August 15, 1947.
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Religions play a crucial role in grabbing mandate and no political parties has left any stone unturned from using the same as a political tool, however, Ram Mandir issue tops the lists of all the other tools that has been used by politicians for political gain by now. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) – since its inception never shied away from using the same, moreover, the Ram Mandir issue became an international issue all because of BJP’s definition of nationalism. It is observed by many that the BJP has used the issue for its political mileage and has created hate between Hindus and Muslims.
“[My Dear Maharajah Sahib, Your Highness’s letter dated the 26th October, has been delivered to me by Mr. V.P. Menon. In the special circumstances, mentioned by your Highness, my Government has decided to accept the Accession of Kashmir State to the Dominion of India. Consistently with their policy that, in the case of my State where the issue of Accession has been the subject of dispute, the question of Accession Should be decided in accordance with the wishes of the people of the State, it is my Government’s wish that, as soon as law and order have been restored in Kashmir, and her soil cleared of the invader, the question of the State’s Accession should be settled by a reference to the people. Meanwhile, in response to your Highness’s appeal for military aid, action has been taken today to send troops of the Indian Army to Kashmir to help your own forces to defend your territory and to protect the lives, property, and honour of your people. My Government and I note with satisfaction that your Highness has decided to invite Sheikh Abdullah to form an Interim Government to work with your Prime Minister: Yours Sincerely Sd/- Mountbatten of Burma]”