Prime Minister Narendra Modi. File | Photo Credit: PTI Ahead of Delhi Assembly polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a “mera booth sabse majbooth” event where he interacted with the Delhi BJP cadre. During the live event, PM Modi said that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has been making new announcements everyday as it’s losing ground … Read more
There has been “a catastrophic rise” in deaths caused solely by alcohol in England over the past four years, prompting public-health experts to call for urgent action. More than 8,200 people died because of alcohol in 2023 – a 42% rise on 2019 – with the North East having the highest rates. The Alcohol Health … Read more
Getty Images Towns like Vang Vieng in Laos – where the fatal poisonings took place – are known stops on the backpacking trail through South East Asia Suspected methanol poisoning from tainted drinks has reportedly killed five tourists in a Laos holiday town in the past fortnight. A British woman, an Australian woman, a US … Read more
Cardiff woman quits drinking over fear she would die by Christmas After an 18-hour bender that finished at 9am, the “beer fear and anxiety” got too much, and Jessie Hallett knew she had to quit drinking. For more than a decade, weeks would go by without a day of sobriety – but now the 29-year-old … Read more
The World Health Organization also finds higher rates of drinking and vaping among teenage girls. Source link
As you plan Christmas themed brunches or a New Year soiree, look towards India’s vibrant crafts spirits to stock your bar for a change. For those of you cutting back on your annual tequila shots, there are a host of low alcohol ready-to-drink beverages now available. Bengaluru-based Salud Beverages has launched Salud Fiesta, an invigorating … Read more
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh. File The Manipur Cabinet on December 15 approved the establishment of the Manipur State Beverages Corporation Limited (MSBCL), signalling a significant shift in the State’s alcohol policy. The creation of the corporation paves the way for legalising the production, sale, and consumption of alcohol in specific regions of Manipur, marking … Read more
Taika Spirit Drink | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement When Canada-based entrepreneur Ajith Padmakumar tasted the home-brewed arrack — vattu charayam — made by friend and chef Sajish Joseph in Ontario, Canada, in 2020, not only was he struck by its taste, but he also tasted a business opportunity. Two years later, in late 2022, the … Read more
The party’s health spokesman, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, said: “Alcohol deaths are at their highest level since 2008 on the SNP’s watch and it is clear their blanket approach to tackling this crisis is simply not working, or supporting those who most need help with alcohol addiction.” Source link
The latest figures for Scotland show 1,276 people died from conditions caused by alcohol in 2022. Source link