drug abuse

Itanagar, March 30 Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik (Retd) on Monday praised the Rajasthani community for their valuable contributions to the development of Arunachal Pradesh and called upon them to continue supporting the state's growth, particularly in boosting tourism and strengthening...

Bengaluru, March 30: Condemning the decision of the Congress-led government in Karnataka not to award marks for the third language, including Hindi, for Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Class 10) students, the BJP has said that connecting language is essential for nation-building and there...

New Delhi, March 29 Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar called on Sunday for intensified preventive efforts, increased de-addiction services, and expanded implementation of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, according to a statement.Kumar chaired the fifth meeting of...

Jammu, March 28 Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sakeena Itoo said on Saturday that the National Conference-led government is determined to eradicate the drug menace and is preparing to introduce a bill on drug de-addiction during the ongoing budget session.The minister made the statement...

Jammu, March 28 – Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha, on Saturday, directed a large-scale crackdown on drug smuggling networks that target the youth of the Union Territory (UT).L-G Sinha reviewed the progress of the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan' (Drug-Free India Initiative)...

March 27, Kohima: Several members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly participated in the general discussion on the State Budget 2026-27, expressing broad support while also raising key developmental concerns.Initiating the discussion, NPF MLA Hekani Jakhalu described the budget as visionary...

Washington, March 27 – A surge in counterfeit prescription pills and the emergence of new synthetic compounds are intensifying the drug crisis, officials told members of the US Congress, highlighting how quickly the threat is evolving.At a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing...

Shimla, March 24 A total of 66 people died due to drug overdose in Himachal Pradesh from 2023 to January 31, 2026, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu informed the Assembly in a written reply on Tuesday.Responding to the questions of BJP MLAs Jeet Ram Katwal and Prakash Rana, the chief...

Rupnagar (Punjab), March 23 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said on Monday that "local first" is not just a slogan, but a movement for nation-building.When citizens prioritize local products, they strengthen the country's economy and bring stability to the lives of millions of...

Chandigarh, March 23 Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) president Abhay Singh Chautala on Monday alleged that over the past eleven years, the BJP government in Haryana has pushed the youth into a difficult situation.He was addressing a public gathering during INLD's "Yuva Sammelan" in Narwana...

Shimla, March 23 The Himachal Pradesh cabinet on Monday decided to bar individuals involved in the smuggling of Chitta (adulterated heroin) from contesting the upcoming panchayat elections.This decision was made during a Cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sukhvinder...

Shimla, March 22 Himachal Pradesh Police on Sunday dismissed four CID personnel working with the special task force (STF) in Kullu from service and arrested them for allegedly being involved in drug trafficking, police said.The officers are accused of apprehending drug traffickers but were...

Jammu, March 21 A delegation from the Jammu and Kashmir Congress met with Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Saturday, strongly advocating for the restoration of statehood, while also expressing concern over the LPG crisis and other pressing issues in the Union Territory.The delegation...

Chandigarh, March 19 The problem of drug abuse in Punjab is a serious social challenge that requires collective efforts from all sections of society to eradicate it at its roots, RSS leader Pradeep Joshi said on Thursday.Joshi, Akhil Bharatiya Sah Prachar Pramukh of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak...

Mumbai, March 19 Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray said on Thursday that India should have supported Iran when it was attacked by the US and Israel, but there was no protest from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on this, which "will definitely hurt us in the future".Addressing his...

March 19 The Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Department reported in its latest report that 19 people have died this year due to drug abuse, bringing the total number of such deaths since 1984 to 2,016.The report stated that the 19 drug-related deaths were recorded up to March 19. Of these 19...

Dehradun, March 16 A 26-year-old woman, the mother of a two-year-old child, was found dead here on Monday, suspected to be due to drug abuse, officials said.They said the body was found in a dilapidated room in the Raipur area of Dehradun, and preliminary investigations revealed that the woman...

Chennai, March 16 As the countdown to the 2026 Assembly elections begins, the focus within TVK has shifted to polling booths.While TVK chief Vijay keeps his strategy close to his chest, his supporters are already working to secure potential strongholds. The ground-level workers are vocal about...

Chennai, March 16 – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a strong attack on the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu on Monday, alleging a serious decline in law and order in the State following an incident in which a group of allegedly intoxicated men entered a government hospital.BJP...

Hyderabad, March 15 The drug bust in Telangana, in which former BRS MLA Pilot Rohith Reddy tested positive for alleged drug consumption, has sparked a political controversy, with TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud challenging all MLAs, including opposition leader KT Rama Rao and his party...