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New Indian Express
5 days ago
- New Indian Express
Excise sleuths bust three illegal liquor networks, 1,247 fake bottles seized in VIjayawada
VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh excise officials, under the guidance of Principal Secretary Mukesh Kumar Meena and supervision of Commissioner Nishant Kumar and Enforcement Director Rahuldev Sharma, have dismantled three illegal liquor manufacturing and distribution networks in West Godavari, Konaseema and Anakapalle districts. The operations led to the seizure of significant quantities of spirit, spurious liquor, raw materials and equipment, along with the arrest of multiple key operatives and suppliers. Prohibition and Excise officials from Amalapuram and Kakinada, with a coordinated strategy, raided a large-scale spurious liquor production facility in Komaragiripatnam village of Allavaram mandal. Seized items included 1,065 litres of spirit, 125 PET bottles labelled 'AC Black', sealing machinery, fake caps, labels and caramel used for manufacturing. Eight individuals, including Neredumilli Subrahmanyam and Chavvakula Premkumar, also known as Babloo, were arrested. Building on leads from the Konaseema raid, officials raided another illegal unit within the Palakollu P&E station limits of West Godavari district. This facility was involved in manufacturing and bottling spurious liquor, with significant quantities of rectified spirit, glycerine, caramel, and artificial flavouring agents seized. Key accused Puli Roshani Sheetal and Borra Satya Apparao were arrested. In a separate operation, excise officials uncovered a spurious liquor distribution network operating from two locations in Payakaraopeta of Anakapalle district: a coconut farm near Srirampuram-Kesavaram Road and a godown owned by Vijayalaxmi Traders in Chebrolu. The seizure included 1,247 counterfeit bottles, motorcycles and cellphones. Four individuals, including Raparthi Apparao and Ganasala Sesharao, were taken into custody.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Hans India
Three spurious liquor units busted, 14 arrested
Amalapuram: In a major operation to curb the menace of illicit liquor, Andhra Pradesh Excise Department officials busted three spurious liquor manufacturing and distribution networks across Konaseema, West Godavari, and Anakapalli districts. The raids were conducted under the guidance of Principal Secretary Mukesh Kumar Meena and the supervision of Commissioner Nishant Kumar and Enforcement Director Rahuldev Sharma. In the first operation, officials from Amalapuram and Kakinada carried out a joint raid at Komaragiripatnam village in Allavaram mandal, Konaseema district. A large-scale illegal liquor manufacturing unit was found operating with 1,065 litres of spirit, 125 PET bottles labelled as 'AC Black', sealing machinery, fake caps, labels, and caramel used for liquor production. Eight persons, including Neredumilli Subrahmanyam and Chavvakula Premkumar alias Babloo, were arrested at the scene. Based on leads from the Konaseema raid, another unit was traced to Palakol in the West Godavari district. This facility was engaged in bottling spurious liquor using rectified spirit, glycerine, caramel, and artificial flavours. Two accused Puli Roshani Sheetal and Borra Satya Apparao were apprehended during the raid. In a third operation, officials uncovered a distribution network in Payakaraopeta, Anakapalli district. The seizures included 1,247 counterfeit nip bottles, motorcycles, mobile phones, and packaging material. Four suspects were taken into custody. Authorities are now investigating the source of raw materials, machinery, and fake branding used in the production of spurious liquor. Efforts are on to track down the remaining members of the racket and dismantle the entire illegal supply chain.
Mint
23-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
Quant Mutual Fund-owned realty stock inches higher despite stock market crash; here's why
Nishant Kumar Updated 23 Jun 2025, 02:12 PM IST Realty stock Man Infraconstruction rose over a per cent in intraday trade on June 23 in a weak market. (Image: Pexel): Quant Mutual Fund-owned realty stock Man Infraconstruction rose by over a per cent in intraday trade on the BSE on Monday, June 23, in an otherwise weak market. The small-cap stock opened at ₹ 160.55 against its previous close of ₹ 160.55 and traded over a per cent higher at ₹ 162.30 around 2:10 PM. (This is a developing story. Please check back for fresh updates.)
Mint
20-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
Sensex jumps over 600 points, Nifty 50 rises above 24,950; why is Indian stock market rising? EXPLAINED
Nishant Kumar Updated 20 Jun 2025, 10:31 AM IST The Sensex and the Nifty 50 logged solid gains in intraday trade on June 20.(Agencies) Indian stock market benchmarks, the Sensex and the Nifty 50, clocked solid gains in intraday trade on Friday, June 20, despite escalating Israel-Iran tensions. (This is a developing story. Please check back for fresh updates.)
Indian Express
19-06-2025
- Indian Express
Illegal shanties in Adarsh Colony: Tens of thousands rendered homeless in UT admn's demolition action to reclaim 12 acres
Leaving tens of thousands of people homeless, around 800-1,000 illegal shanties were demolished to reclaim 12 acres of land, here at Adarsh Colony, located between Sector 53 and 54, Chandigarh on Thursday. The colony came up nearly two decades ago on approximately six acres of government land behind the Furniture Market in Sector 53, and 54. The estimated value of the encroached land is Rs 250 crore. Speaking on the occasion, Chandigarh Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar stated that 'this drive is not just about reclaiming land but sending a clear message that illegal encroachments will not be tolerated. The reclaimed land will now be utilised in accordance with planned urban development goals to benefit the larger community'. The operation commenced in the early hours of the morning, in the vigil of Chandigarh Police, which deployed its personnel to maintain law and order and to facilitate the safe and smooth execution of the drive. 'The entire operation was conducted under the direct supervision of senior officers of the Chandigarh Administration and police, reflecting the administration's firm resolve to maintain urban discipline and uphold the rule of law,' an official of Chandigarh Administration said. The official added that this initiative is part of a larger anti-encroachment campaign aimed at reclaiming government land and safeguarding public spaces from illegal occupations. The administration claimed it had served multiple notices and warnings to unauthorised occupants in the recent past, providing ample opportunity for voluntary compliance. Despite previous notices, several structures and makeshift dwellings had continued to encroach upon government land. Acting decisively, the administration said it mobilised all necessary machinery, including earth movers and support teams, to remove these illegal constructions, added the official. Only one slum now: Shahpur Colony in Sector 38 Following the demolition of Adarsh Colony, only one slum — Shahpur Colony in Sector 38 — will remain, which has about 300 shanties spread across four acres of government land, valued at Rs 150 crore. Earlier, on May 6, the UT Estate Office had demolished Janta Colony in Sector 25, reclaiming around 10 acres of government land worth Rs 350 crore. The reclaimed site has been earmarked for a dispensary, primary school, community centre and shopping area. Prior to that, on April 24, over 1,000 makeshift structures were razed in Sanjay Colony in Industrial Area, Phase 1. The colony had been encroaching on nearly six acres of prime government land. The UT administration has been working to make Chandigarh slum-free since the early 2000s. In 2006, it launched a rehabilitation initiative under the Chandigarh Small Flats Scheme, earmarking 356 acres for the construction of 25,728 flats intended to house 23,841 families from 18 unauthorised colonies. Over the years, the administration has carried out multiple demolition drives. In 2013, it razed Colony Number 5, followed by Colony Number 4 in 2022.
