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flag Kerala extends bar hours to midnight, allowing five-star hotels to stay open until 3 a.m. with a fee, sparking controversy over transparency and morals.

flag Kerala has extended bar and beer/wine parlour operating hours to midnight, effective February 17, 2026, under new liquor rules aimed at boosting tourism and generating revenue. flag The change, issued by the Taxes Department without prior Cabinet approval, allows five-star hotels to stay open until 3 a.m. with a ₹5 lakh annual fee. flag The move follows years of requests from bar owners and comes ahead of state elections, drawing criticism from religious groups and opposition parties over transparency and moral concerns.

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