Matthies, who has worked with the city’s liquor operation for 22 years, will step down into a part-time role of 20 hours per week until his expected retirement in September of 2014.

The state government has announced a complete ban on liquor in 17 religious towns, including Ujjain, reflecting the Chief Minister's firm resolve and the BJP's progressive steps toward prohibition.

Ravindra said AP’s new liquor policy also had its impact on Telangana, where the liquor sales have come down by nearly 30 per ...