Bars to work till 12 midnight

Thiruvananthapuram: As per the new excise policy, the government has issued a circular to change the bar timings. The total working hours was brought down by three hours. In panchayats and municipalities, bars can function till 11 pm and in cities till 12. In panchayats, bars should be opened at 8 am and in cities at 9 am.
The other directions include allotting bars only for four-star hotels and change in working hours. As per the 1953 rules, bars were allowed to function from 6 am to 11 pm and that has been changed now.