Do sin taxes really help society?
Large sodas, alcohol, and tobacco are just a few things governments around the world want to keep us away from.
Large sodas, alcohol, and tobacco are just a few things governments around the world want to keep us away from.
A heritage house in North 24-Parganas caught fire, sparking accusations against the police administration as local people alleged alcohol and drug addicts made a den at that house. Several antique and historically valuable furniture were reduced to ashes.
Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in's daughter was booked on Saturday for drunk driving in Seoul, resulting in minor injuries to a taxi driver, officials said.
Textiles and apparel alone had an illicit market size of Rs 4,03,915 crore in 2022-23, accounting for over 50 per cent of the total illicit market.
In a landmark move for Indian spirits, Godawan Single malt whisky is set to launch in the United Kingdom as an artisanal single malt whisky made in Rajasthan, the statement from the ministry said.
The Punjab government is hoping to generate some revenue with alcohol sale.The government on Wednesday issued orders to open the liquor vends from Thursday with the provision of home delivery.
Over the years Art of Living de-addiction programs have helped thousands deal with their addictions and lead happy and productive lives for society and their families.
To help people cope with stress, the ministry also issued a helpline number (080-46110007) for advice from a mental health professional.
WHO also busted the misconception and misinformation about the deadly coronavirus and said, 'No. Spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body will not kill viruses that have already entered your body.'
Punjab is already among the leading consumers of alcohol in the country. Its per capita annual consumption of 7.9 litres places it second in the country among all states.
