THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Bars in the state will not operate on Saturday. The decision was made in the context of Thiruvonam. Bevco had earlier announced that it would not open outlets. With this, liquor stores will not function in the state tomorrow.

The working hours of the bars had been increased earlier due to the Onam rush. The excise commissioner had earlier ordered it to be open from 9 am to 8 pm.