Kerala govt to start discussions on new liquor policy: Excise minister | Thiruvananthapuram News

Kerala excise minister M Liju T’puram: The state govt will soon initiate consultations and preparatory work for a new liquor policy, with excise minister M Liju saying the UDF administration intends to adopt a socially responsible approach that differs from the previous LDF govt’s policy.Addressing reporters, Liju said that the LDF’s liquor policy was designed…

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‘Mayangilla Keralam’: Govt launches anti-drug campaign | Thiruvananthapuram News

Kerala excise minister M Liju T’puram: The state govt on Friday launched ‘Mayangilla Keralam’, a comprehensive anti-drug campaign aimed at integrating law enforcement, prevention, public awareness, treatment and rehabilitation to tackle the growing menace of substance abuse in the state.Announcing the initiative at a news conference, excise minister M Liju said the rising use of…

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In Kerala, UDF govt’s liquor policy, mineral sand mining plans face growing resistance | Thiruvananthapuram News

Thiruvananthapuram: The decision to grant tax relief to low-alcohol beverages is snowballing into a controversy within both the govt and the Congress, amid indications that CM V D Satheesan did not discuss the proposal either in the cabinet or within the party before it was announced in the budget.Excise minister M Liju is learnt to…

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