Diwali celebrations in Delhi have sparked a significant surge in liquor sales, with festive gatherings often featuring alcoholic beverages as a key component. In the two weeks leading up to Diwali ...

India's Supreme Court has banned fireworks in the capital Delhi ... The ban on the sale and distribution of firecrackers will last until 1 November. Diwali falls on 18 October.

The measures, which were ordered by a Supreme Court mandated panel, come days before the Hindu festival of Diwali. The court has already banned the sale and distribution of fireworks in Delhi ...

Of the Rs 430 crore, Diwali day sales alone are said to be ... Riding high on various schemes by the retailers, liquor sales in Delhi in the 2022-23 financial year grew by 36% in comparison ...

For me, Diwali has always been, overwhelmingly, about food. And I have to thank my favourite city in the world - Delhi - for that. It was when I moved there in 2001 that I truly imbibed the taste ...

"The sale of liquor picks up during festivals like Holi and Diwali in Delhi as it is not only bought for personal consumption and stocking but also for giving as gifts," a senior excise department ...

In 2024, Diwali falls on October 31, leading to bank holidays in states like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. Additional closures may occur in Delhi, Maharashtra, and Uttar ...