BANGALORE: Finally, there's good news for all those pitching strongly for extended last orders in Bangalore's pubs and restaurants. The deadline for closing eating and drinking places in Bangalore and major cities in Karnataka could be extended from 11.30 pm to 2 am. The state government held a preliminary meeting on the issue with chief minister B S Yeddyurappa, excise minister M P Renukacharya told reporters here on Saturday.

But he ruled out extending the deadline for liquor sales at wine shops He said Karnataka planned later closing times for pubs because of the many foreign tourists visiting the state.