Punjab Declares Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib, Talwandi Sabo as Holy Cities — Meat, Alcohol, More: What's Banned, What's Not?

Punjab declares Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib, Talwandi Sabo as holy cities — Meat, alcohol, more: What's banned, what's not?

A notification dated 15 December from the Department of Home Affairs, Punjab, stated that the decision has received the approval of the Governor of Punjab.

Punjab Declares Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib, Talwandi Sabo as Holy Cities - Goemkarponn

New Delhi: The Punjab government has officially declared Amritsar, Sri Anandpur Sahib, and Talwandi Sabo (Sri Damdama Sahib) as Holy Cities, introducing comprehensive measures to maintain their religious sanctity. The announcement, approved by the Governor of Punjab, comes with directives for several state departments to enforce restrictions within the notified city limits. Under the new guidelines, the Department of Excise is tasked with prohib…

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Punjab govt declares Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib and Talwandi Sabo as Holy Cities

The Punjab government has officially declared Amritsar, Sri Anandpur Sahib, and Talwandi Sabo as Holy Cities, implementing several restrictions to maintain their religious sanctity. The decision, approved by the Governor of Punjab, entails prohibitions within the cities' notified limits. The Department of Excise will enforce restrictions on the sale and consumption of alcohol and related products within these areas, while the Department of Healt…