Kerala LSG Minister urges Milma to use reusable cover Kerala LSG Minister urges Milma to use reusable cover The Hindu · Mar 10, 2024
Kerala Budget 2024-25: Additional revenue mobilisation through river sand removal, hiking fees for services, courts and gallonage fee of IMFL In attempting to raise much-needed additional revenue for the government, the 2024-25 State Budget has sought to resume river sand removal, hike duties and fees in various departments including the gallonage fee of Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) and the two decade-old court fees. The Hindu · Feb 5, 2024
Heavy rain, strong wind cause widespread damage in Thrikkakara Strong wind and heavy rain caused widespread disruption in Thrikkakara, Chittethukara, Thuthiyoor, and Infopark, damaging vehicles, trees, and houses. A roadside vendor was injured, a church parish hall roof was blown away, and a Bevco outlet suffered damage with customers injured by splintered glass. KSEB intervened in time to restore… The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023
Two CITU workers suffer stab injuries Perumbavoor police arrested one person after two CITU workers were stabbed at Kandamthara. Shiyas was identified as the accused. Suneer and Riyas were attacked while downloading load for Bevco outlet. The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023
Statewide VACB raids unearth large-scale irregularities in Bevco outlets VACB unearths major irregularities in sale of liquor by Bevco outlets across Kerala. Discrepancies in pricing, bills, cash management, connivance with liquor companies, and hiring of workers without permission found. Raids reveal excess/shortfall in cash, overpricing, and damaged bottles kept aside. Further investigation to be conducted. The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023
Liquor worth ₹759 crore sold by Bevco between August 21-30 in State Kerala State Beverages Corporation (Bevco) registered record liquor sale of ₹759 crore during Onam festival, 8.5% more than last year. 301 government-run outlets across the State contributed to the sale. The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023
Bevco stands to gain ₹1,150 crore after solving long-standing tax-related issues The interventions of the Bevco officials led by Chairman and Managing Director Yogesh Gupta helped the Corporation in the recovery of the huge amount. The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023
Cabinet approves new liquor policy for Kerala Kerala Cabinet approves State's liquor policy for 2023-24, increasing bar licence fee and liberalising policy for restaurants in tourism zones. Policy also envisages modernisation of toddy shops, stepping up production of IMFL and amendment of laws to promote exports. Relaxations could lead to protests from religious groups and Opposition parties.… The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023
Kerala caps Onam with increased liquor consumption The bumper sales have brought a cash windfall of an estimated ₹500 crore to the State exchequer in the seven-day run-up to Thiruvonam The Hindu · Sep 10, 2022
Early February may see liquor supply hiccup KOLKATA: The new liquor distribution model, involving private distributors, will be rolled out from February 1. The new distributors will coordinate between both liquor companies and Bevco, the state beverage corporation, and also carry out the last-line distribution to retailers. The Times of India · Jan 20, 2022