T puts liquor price hike on hold, fears revenue leak to neighbouring states | Hyderabad News

Hyderabad: Telangana’s annual liquor price revision exercise has hit a roadblock, with the excise department putting a proposed increase in procurement prices on hold amid concerns that higher liquor rates could drive consumers to neighbouring Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, potentially denting sales and state revenues.Nearly a month after a committee tasked with reviewing liquor procurement…

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RJD stages statewide protest against ‘inflation, unemployment’ | Patna News

Patna: RJD on Wednesday staged protests across district headquarters in Bihar, targeting the “double-engine govt”, alleging rise in inflation, unemployment, deteriorating law and order and corruption.The main demonstration was held at Gardanibagh in Patna, where hundreds of party functionaries and workers gathered and raised slogans against the govt.The protest concluded with a five-member delegation, led…

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Eggs missing from midday meals in Kalyana Karnataka schools amid supply issues | Hubballi News

A teacher carries trays of eggs on a two-wheeler to a village school in Kalyana Karnataka, underscoring the burden of managing midday meal supplies Koppal: Eggs have disappeared from the midday meal menu in several govt schools across Kalyana Karnataka over the past week, after suppliers halted distribution citing delayed payments and rising costs.The disruption…

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Inflation hits women hardest: Sudha Bhardwaj | Chandigarh News

Panchkula: Former Haryana Mahila Congress president Sudha Bhardwaj has raised concern over rising inflation, saying spiralling prices of LPG, fuel and essential goods are hitting households hard, especially women managing daily expenses.In a statement, Bhardwaj, who recently contested the mayoral poll unsuccessfully, said the latest hike in cooking gas prices has further strained family budgets….

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Panel reviews liquor procurement prices amid border smuggling fears | Hyderabad News

Hyderabad: Telangana’s liquor procurement pricing for the 2026‑27 excise year is under scrutiny, with industry and govt officials weighing the impact of rising costs against the risk of cross‑border smuggling.A key concern is that a steep price hike could widen the gap with neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, encouraging unauthorised liquor movement across the long interstate border….

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