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No timeframe for opening new beer, wine parlours

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Thiruvananthapuram: Notime frame has been fixed for the opening of new beer and wine parlours a Kerala minister said, Tuesday.

Following the decision of the Kerala government last week to tweak the liquor policy, 418 bars that have not been opened since this fiscal, can if they desire, be converted to wine and beer parlours.

“We have not fixed any time frame when they will open,” Excise Minister K. Babu told reporters here.

A report of the accountant general in 2009 had highlighted the unhygienic conditions in the 418 bars. Due to the unyielding stand taken by state Congress president V.M. Sudheeran these bars were not allowed to open this fiscal.

But following huge public outcry over the new liquor policy announced by the Kerala government in August, and serious difference of opinion surfacing between Sudheeran and the rest of the ruling United Democratic Front allies, the Oommen Chandy cabinet last week tweaked the liquor policy and allowed the 418 closed down bars to convert into wine and beer parlours.

The Kerala Catholic Bishop Conference (KCBC), Tuesday came down heavily on the Chandy government for going back on the liquor policy and said that those in power had succumbed to the money power of the liquor industry adding that they (KCBC) would take a strong position against this government in the coming elections.

Hitting back at KCBC, state Information Minister K.C. Joseph asked them to introspect as they have no moral right to criticise the state government.

“The KCBC should first find out the religion to which those who sell and consume the maximum amount of liquor belong to. Also they should look into which communities functions liquor is served in good quantities…,” said an angry Joseph.

Incidentally, it’s the Christian community who owns a sizeable number of bars in the state and when it comes to consumption also, the Christian community in Kerala which stands third with under 23 percent of the 32 million population, leads from the front.

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These three drinks can be a blessing for your gas and acidity problems

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ily foods, spicy dishes, fried fares… Done it all and regretting it? If you’re suffering from acid reflux, you probably know what to eat and what to avoid. But is there anything to relieve you from such digestive issues? Well, there are certain drinks for acidity to improve your digestive health, if you consume them regularly.

Ready to find out? Let’s go!

In an Instagram video, nutritionist and health coach Neha Ranglani has suggested that to calm your acid reflux, you need to help your food get digested well. This can be done by improving your stomach acid production and healing your stomach cells. And these drinks that she has suggested, can help with just that, allowing you to digest your food well without the burn.

Here are 6 drinks for acidity:

1. Cucumber juice

Cucumber is a favourite salad ingredient in summer because of its cooling properties. Consuming cucumber juice can be really beneficial for relievingacid reflux because it is highly nutritious as it provides your body with both fibre and water which is needed for better digestion and has a low calorie volume. What’s more? It can also keep you full and help you avoid reaching out to junk foods!

2. Lemon water

Lemon can do you a world of good! Being rich in vitamin C and B and minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium—drinking lemon water regularly will not only help you burn fat but will resolve your digestive issues such as acidity. Moreover, lemon water contains laxative properties that can help improve your bowel movements and clear toxins from the body, keeping you hydrated.

3. Ginger water

Ginger aka adrak, is a very well known ingredient that has been used for ages to help relieve acidity and gas. Also, if you are facing digestive issues due to overeating or undigested food, consuming ginger water can help in emptying your stomach. You can also consume it by adding it to soups, subzi or curry, and even tea. Remember that you’re not allowed to consume ginger in excess amounts.

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