Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed gratitude to Chief Ministers and leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for their warm wishes and support. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said the NDA’s journey has been guided by a shared commitment to advancing national interests while addressing regional aspirations.
In a major policy shift, the Ladakh administration has introduced a new excise policy that significantly expands access to alcohol across the Union Territory. Approved by Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, the new framework allows the retail sale of hard liquor, increases the number of licensed liquor outlets, and permits homestays and guest houses to serve alcohol.
