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Excise department generated over Rs 2 crore in revenue through application fees during latest e-lottery phase

Four High-value Shops Restructured And 7 New Outlets Added To Meet Revenue Targets Ahead Of May 29 E-lottery

Though 616 outlets have been shuttered as of Thursday, some of those being closed do not match the list originally drawn up by district managers

A widening probe into the Malviya Nagar hotel fire, which claimed 21 lives, has uncovered a blocked roof exit and cooking heaters in guest rooms. Police are searching for the absconding manager and have issued a Look Out Circular for the owner and his wife amid concerns of illegal construction and fire safety lapses.

Speeding and illegal parking also top the violation list

A Kerala man, Shabin Shaji, was awarded £30,000 by a UK tribunal after a care agency brought him to Britain on a healthcare visa but failed to provide any work or pay. Shaji, who spent £17,000 to secure the visa, faced extreme hardship, relying on charity for survival. The agency's sponsorship license has since been revoked.

A Chandigarh liquor shop owner was arrested for allegedly distributing free vodka-based ice golas to the public without a license. The incident, captured in viral social media videos, led to a case registered under the Punjab Excise Act. The owner denied involvement, suggesting a customer might have acted independently.

A Delhi bed and breakfast, operating illegally as a 25-room hotel despite a six-room license, flouted numerous safety norms. Flourish Stay lacked fire safety certificates, had a single exit, and its electronic gates and locked windows trapped guests during a devastating fire. The probe revealed a shocking disregard for basic safety regulations.

No action was taken as arbitration proceedings between owners were ongoing, says DTCP

In a decisive crackdown against corruption in Uttar Pradesh, the Vigilance Establishment has arrested five people, four of whom are government officials, on charges of accepting bribes amounting to Rs 1.34 lakh. The arrests, made in Hapur, Kannauj, and Baghpat districts, followed reports from citizens about illicit payments for carrying out their official responsibilities.

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Trade Body Plans Citywide Safety Audit Of Textile Hubs

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