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New Regulations for Liquor Sales and Club Operations in Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu Government has issued strict directives for FL2 and FL3 licensed premises, including a minimum age of 21 for liquor sales, mandatory membership cards for FL2 clubs, adherence to working hours, and ensuring bars are not the sole activity in clubs.
Honorable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay Inaugurates 'Singapen Special Task Force' to Enhance Women's Safety in Tamil Nadu
Honorable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay today (09.06.2026) inaugurated the 'Singapen Special Task Force' formed to enhance women's safety in Tamil Nadu, at a function held at Rajarathinam Auditorium, Egmore, Chennai. He unveiled the emblem of the Singapen Special Task Force and introduced a specially designed vehicle for it.
Hon'ble Minister for Prohibition and Excise, Thiru K. Vigneswaran, appeals to TASMAC employees to return to work.
Hon'ble Minister for Prohibition and Excise, Thiru K. Vigneswaran, has appealed to TASMAC employees to return to work, following assurances from the administration that their demands will be considered and resolved.
Review of Prohibition and Excise Department by Minister K. Vignesh; Directives Issued for Strict Enforcement
Minister K. Vignesh conducted a review of the Prohibition and Excise Department, issuing directives for strict monitoring and enforcement against illicit liquor, ensuring proper operation of FL2 clubs and distilleries, and taking severe action against violations across all districts.
Hon'ble Minister for Prohibition and Excise Thiru. K. Vignesh reviewed the closure of 717 TASMAC liquor shops
Hon'ble Minister for Prohibition and Excise Thiru. K. Vignesh conducted a review regarding the closure of 717 TASMAC liquor shops, which were ordered to be closed by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. So far, 436 shops have been closed.