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Exclusive de-addiction centre for women and children coming up at Thripunithura taluk hospital

Excise Dept. gears up to set up de-addiction centre for women/children in Ernakulam. Centre will join two existing facilities, making Ernakulam only district with 3 de-addiction centres. Free treatment offered, centres operate to full capacity. Demand for service always beyond capacity. Majority of patients under 25 for cannabis/polysubstance dependence, over…

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

Ganja haul; Congress in backfoot

The incident, meanwhile, has caught the Congress in Pathanamthitta off guard with the political opponents kick-starting a social media campaign highlighting the issue.

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

Youngsters on a high with band music, away from the world of drugs

Udaya Band, formed to keep Kochi's youth away from drugs, has managed to capture their imagination. The 12-member troupe, including three girls, was trained as part of the Excise department’s Vimukthi Mission for deaddiction. Parthipan S., a 29-yr-old resident, was entrusted with selecting the ideal candidates. The band is now…

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

Government to examine possibility of creating ministerial wing in Excise department

Kerala govt to examine forming ministerial wing in Excise Dept to free up 248 officers for enforcement work. Govt order follows KAT order asking it to consider petitioners’ demands for 8-hr duty. In Apr 2018, Excise Commissioner had recommended ministerial wing..

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

KCR trying to win by money power: BJP

BJP leader Eatala Rajender charges CM KCR of using money power & police machinery to win elections. People of Telangana have decided to vote out BRS govt. Rajender vows to contest against KCR in Huzurabad bypoll. BJP welcomes leaders from other parties. Representation to EC demanding action against Excise Superintendents.

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

Excise on the hunt for ‘commander’ of busted drug racket

Excise Enforcement team busts drug racket with 350g of MDMA; suspects 'commander' Sachin of Kollam. Susymol, Ameer, Ajmal, Elroy arrested; sold drug for ₹4-7k/g. Car seized with knives; suspects remanded into judicial custody. Custody application filed; more evidence expected.

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

Are you going to conduct polls or shall we hold it, EC had issued ultimatum to Telangana officials

ECI cracks whip on Telangana govt, transfers 13 IPS officers, Collectors of four districts. EC team was in 'foul mood' over misuse of authority by State Govt. ECI unhappy with posting of non-cadre officers as SPs & creation of new districts. ECI also not pleased with Excise dept. Surprise transfer…

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

CPO in Kerala suspended over arrack seizure

Civil Police Officer in kerala suspended; Kothamangalam police bust gambling racket, arrest 9. Joy Antony on the run; 8L arrack, 35L wash seized from his house. District Police Chief led raid; recovered ₹47,570, car, scooter, 4 motorcycles, mobile phones.

The Hindu · Sep 26, 2023

100 kg of pan masala seized

100 kg of pan masala seized

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

CAG pulls up Excise department for ‘irregular transfer’ of foreign liquor licences

CAG pulls up Excise department for ‘irregular transfer’ of foreign liquor licences

The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023