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Rs100 in Goa & Rs305 in Karnataka, excise duty difference defeats spirit of '1 nation, 1 tax'

IndiaTimes Sunday, 4 May 2025
Alcohol prices in India vary significantly across states due to differing excise duties and taxes, with Goa having the lowest levies. This disparity undermines the 'one nation, one tax' principle, encouraging bootlegging and revenue loss for high-tax states. Industry bodies advocate for tax rationalization to promote sustainable revenue growth and discourage excessive consumption, but finance ministers are hesitant to relinquish taxation powers.
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Six Dead, 80 Injured In Goa Temple Stampede During Lairai Zatra Fire-Walking Ritual | PM Modi Reacts

A tragic stampede at the Lairai Devi temple in Goa’s Shirgao village claimed six lives and left around 80 injured during the fire-walking ritual of the Lairai Zatra festival. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant confirmed the fatalities and pledged full support to victims' families. Five of the injured are critical and on ventilator support, according to state health minister Vishwajit Rane. Prime Minister Modi extended condolences. The Lairai Zatra is one of Goa's most important Hindu festivals. Deadly stampedes are a recurring risk at large religious gatherings in India. #GoaStampede #LairaiZatra #TempleTragedy #IndiaNews #Stampede #GoaNews #FireWalking #FestivalDisaster #LairaiDevi #Shirgao #ReligiousStampede #IndiaTempleNews #KumbhMela #PramodSawant #VishwajitRane #ModiCondolence #MassGathering #HinduFestival #StampedeDeaths #IndiaTempleTragedy ~PR.152~HT.318~ED.102~

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