Jamshedpur, Dec. 16 -- People in Jharkhand may now get liquor in bars till 4 in the morning. The state excise department has prepared a proposal to this effect which is expected to be implemented from the new fiscal year 2026-27, people close to the development said on Tuesday.

Bars in the state are presently allowed to open only till midnight.

"Bars are currently allowed to open till 12 am night now. Yet, many bars are kept open illegally beyond 12 and there are also other anomalies. We have prepared a proposal to extend this timing till 4 am in the lines of metropolitan cities. This will help increase revenue and also regularise and regulate the bars more efficiently. This will also save customers from fear mongering and give them opp...