High command must decide to end all confusion: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said that it is up to the party high command to take a decision to put an end to all ongoing confusion within the party.
Speaking to reporters in the city, he responded to questions regarding another group of legislators visiting Delhi and meeting the party leadership. He said that legislators are free to express their opinions and added that the party will wait to see what the senior leadership says. Ultimately, the high command must take a decision to bring all confusion to an end, he remarked.
Nandini ghee exported to three countries, says CM
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also offered his wishes as Karnataka’s Nandini ghee began to be exported to Australia, the United States, and Saudi Arabia. He noted that the demand for Nandini ghee is increasing and that the product has a strong market both within the country and abroad.
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TN govt reaffirms 21-yr age limit for liquor sales
Chennai (PTI): Seeking to curb rising alcohol consumption among minors in the state, the Tamil Nadu government has reinforced the legal age requirement of 21 for all liquor purchases and consumption.
The government has also ordered the closure of 717 liquor outlets across the state and warned of strict action against those who violate the new directives.
The state-owned Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), the agency which holds a monopoly on sales of liquor, will be shutting 276 outlets near places of worship, 186 near educational institutions and 255 outlets near bus stations.
A senior TASMAC official on Thursday said that the staff at liquor shops have been instructed to check identity proof, including Aadhaar card, for all customers whose age is in question.
The official also said that the state government is considering a reduction in operational hours.
Currently, the liquor shops across the state operate from 12 noon to 10 pm.
"They are weighing a proposal to move the closing time to 8 pm," he added.
At present, the TASMAC operates a total of 4,765 liquor shops across the state. After the closure of 717 shops, it would come down to 4,048 outlets.
In 2025, the revenue from liquor sales stood at Rs 48,344 crore, which is the second highest after the registration department.
