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Time of India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Bihar tourism minister Raju Singh sparks row over liquor ban remarks
Image used is for representational purposes only PATNA: State tourism minister Raju Singh has stirred controversy by referring to the Gujarat model of liquor prohibition, prompting sharp reactions from the opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). Speaking to the reporters on Saturday, Singh said, "Though I am not authorised to say anything on the liquor ban in Bihar, discussions are going around about giving some concessions to the industrialists and film industry." The minister acknowledged that the liquor ban, in effect since April 2016, has partially impacted the state's hotel and film industries, as well as tourism. However, he clarified that any decision on changes to the policy would be taken in a cabinet meeting. "Due to this policy, both hotel and film industry are facing some difficulties. However, the govt is taking these problems seriously," he said. His remarks drew a quick response from the RJD, which accused the NDA govt of attempting to dilute a landmark social reform initiated during the Mahagathbandhan era. RJD spokesperson Ejaz Ahmed said, "People like the minister have started trying to fail the liquor ban campaign in the state. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Everyone knows that liquor ban was implemented in Bihar during the Mahagathbandhan govt. For this, a record-breaking human chain was formed and registered in the Guinness Book of Records. It is unfortunate that the people who had taken an oath at that time are the same who have started to fail the liquor ban campaign. " "BJP netas have started a campaign to weaken the historic decision of the Mahagathbandhan govt in Bihar," he added. The issue has gained political traction with Union minister and former Bihar CM Jitan Ram Manjhi also expressing criticism of the current form of prohibition. He argued that the law has led to increased harassment of dalits and backward communities in the state.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Tourism minister sparks row over liquor ban remarks
Patna: State tourism minister Raju Singh has stirred controversy by referring to the Gujarat model of liquor prohibition, prompting sharp reactions from the opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). Speaking to the reporters on Saturday, Singh said, "Though I am not authorised to say anything on the liquor ban in Bihar, discussions are going around about giving some concessions to the industrialists and film industry." The minister acknowledged that the liquor ban, in effect since April 2016, has partially impacted the state's hotel and film industries, as well as tourism. However, he clarified that any decision on changes to the policy would be taken in a cabinet meeting. "Due to this policy, both hotel and film industry are facing some difficulties. However, the govt is taking these problems seriously," he said. His remarks drew a quick response from the RJD, which accused the NDA govt of attempting to dilute a landmark social reform initiated during the Mahagathbandhan era. RJD spokesperson Ejaz Ahmed said, "People like the minister have started trying to fail the liquor ban campaign in the state. Everyone knows that liquor ban was implemented in Bihar during the Mahagathbandhan govt. For this, a record-breaking human chain was formed and registered in the Guinness Book of Records. It is unfortunate that the people who had taken an oath at that time are the same who have started to fail the liquor ban campaign. " "BJP netas have started a campaign to weaken the historic decision of the Mahagathbandhan govt in Bihar," he added. The issue has gained political traction with Union minister and former Bihar CM Jitan Ram Manjhi also expressing criticism of the current form of prohibition. He argued that the law has led to increased harassment of dalits and backward communities in the state.
News18
09-05-2025
- General
- News18
'Remember Pahalgam, Don't Look Back': Village Bids Farewell As Soldier Cuts Short Leave
Last Updated: The Indian Army canceled all leaves amid war-like conditions at the border. Soldier Raju Singh Rathod from Rajasthan cut his leave short, receiving a heartfelt village farewell With India and Pakistan on the brink of full-blown war, the Indian Army has cancelled all leave for its personnel. Across the country, soldiers who had briefly returned home are now making their way back to the frontlines, answering the call of duty without hesitation. Among them is Raju Singh Rathod, a soldier hailing from Chauradi Aguni in Surajgarh area of Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. Raju Singh had been on a month-long leave since April 19, spending precious time with his children. He shared that during his leave, he had visited his children's maternal home in Shahjahanpur. It was there that he received instructions from headquarters informing him that his leave had been cancelled and he must report back to duty. Without delay, he returned to his village and immediately set off to rejoin his unit. As he prepared to leave, his village gathered to see him off in a heartfelt and patriotic farewell. His mother, with tearful eyes, urged him to return victorious. His father, retired Subedar Sumer Singh Rathore, garlanded his son and blessed him with a soldier's words: 'Don't look back, son, duty comes first." His wife, Roop Kanwar, holding back her emotions, reminded him of the pain inflicted by terrorists in Pahalgam and asked him to defend the nation's honour. Local women sang traditional folk songs, and children waved the tricolour as villagers chanted ' Bharat Mata ki Jai" with pride. The emotion in his words, and the pride in his stride, reflected the spirit of countless Indian soldiers ever ready to defend the nation, even at the cost of personal sacrifice. First Published: May 09, 2025, 12:06 IST
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
J-K: Ceasefire violated after "7-8 years", we are on "high alert", says villagers as Pakistan fires along LoC
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Amid ceasefire violations by Pakistan Army in multiple sectors, including Naushera, Sunderbani, and Akhnoor in Jammu and Kashmir villagers are on "high alert" and said that they are witnessing ceasefire violations nearly after 7-8 the Akhnoor region's Pargwal sector, villagers reported hearing several rounds of gunfire late at night."About 10 to 12 rounds were fired last night. The Indian Army also retaliated. This kind of ceasefire violation is happening after 7-8 years," said Ankur Singh, a resident of Pargwal, speaking to added, "We are used to all of this, but we are on high alert right now."Another local Raju Singh, a local says "3-4 rounds were fired last night at around 8:30-9 PM. We were working in our farms when we got a call to stop everything and return back to our homes. After that nothing happened...".He further added that 50 per cent of the crop is yet to be Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked small-arms firing during the intervening night of April 29 and 30 from its posts across the Line of Control ( LoC ) in multiple sectors of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting a swift and proportionate response from the Indian Army, according to lndian a statement issued on Tuesday, the Indian Army reported that Pakistforces targeted Indian positions in the Naushera, Sunderbani, and Akhnoor sectors in the Jammu region. Later updates confirmed that similar ceasefire violations were also recorded further north in Baramulla and Kupwara districts, as well as across the International Border (IB) in the Pargwal sector."During the night of 29-30 April, Pakistan Army posts initiated unprovoked small-arms fire across the Line of Control opposite the Naushera, Sunderbani, and Akhnoor sectors. Indian Army troops responded swiftly and proportionately," the Army Pakistan extended the firing to additional locations across the LoC in Baramulla and Kupwara, in north Kashmir, along with the Pargwal sector along the IB. The Indian Army maintained that its troops retaliated appropriately to all such violations.
