drug abuse prevention

The Udhampur district administration has invited citizens to participate in an idea campaign under the "Nasha Mukt Udhampur" initiative, aimed at combating drug abuse and promoting a healthier society.Participants are being asked to share innovative ideas and practical suggestions to help...

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...

A review meeting on activities conducted under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) was held in Ampati, chaired by Raymond D. Shira, Project Director, DRDA, Government of Meghalaya. The meeting assessed ongoing efforts to combat drug abuse and reviewed various welfare schemes being implemented...

Shimla, March 17 The Himachal Pradesh budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year will be presented in the assembly on March 21, Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania said on Tuesday.Addressing the media, he said there would be 13 sittings in the second phase of the budget session, which will be held between...

Jammu, March 17: The Samvedna Club today unveiled jerseys for the upcoming Jammu Veteran League Anti-Drug Cricket Tournament at the M.A. Stadium. The distinguished guests included Brijesh Sharma and Ajay Sharma. The tournament, which will take place from March 18–31, aims to discourage youth...

Shimla, March 14 The Himachal Pradesh Police launched a statewide crackdown on 1,949 shops located near educational institutions, issuing 567 challans for various violations, officials said on Saturday.During the operation conducted on Friday, police registered five cases under the Cigarettes...

Dharamshala, March 14 Modern universities must focus on faculty development, innovation, and strong academic collaboration to build a globally competitive education system, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan said on Saturday.Addressing the ninth convocation of the Central University of Himachal...

A drug awareness program was organized by the Department of Information and Public Relations, Jammu and Kashmir, at Government Higher Secondary School, Lassana, to educate students about the harmful effects of drug abuse.Choudhary Mohammad Akram attended the event as the Chief Guest, while...

Shimla, March 10 Former Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta was sworn in as the governor of Himachal Pradesh in a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan here on Tuesday, after which he said the position does not belong to any political party.The governor works for the overall development of the state and society...

Jaipur, March 7 Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje said on Saturday that, regardless of the positions she has held throughout her political career, the affection of the people was her greatest achievement, asserting that if one works hard, political success will come on its own...

Srinagar, March 7 – Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat reviewed anti-terrorist operations and the prevailing law and order situation in the Awantipora police district on Saturday.Officials said DGP Nalin Prabhat, IPS, chaired a comprehensive review meeting to...

Aizawl, March 7 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Saturday asserted that the Northeast is no longer defined by its geographical distance from the national capital, but by its proximity to new economic opportunities.Addressing the 20th convocation of the Mizoram University (MZU) here, the...

Bengaluru, March 6 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Friday that the use of social media will be banned for children under the age of 16, and strict action will be taken to prevent drug abuse in schools, colleges, and universities.Presenting the state budget for 2026-27, he assured...

Jammu, March 2: The opening match of the Sikh Cricket Premier League (SCPL) was inaugurated by Sat Sharma, Member of Parliament and BJP State President, who was the Chief Guest.The event was attended by community leaders and party representatives, including Vikram Randhawa, along with members...

KISHTWAR, March 1: Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma chaired a meeting of the District-Level Coordination Committee to review ongoing efforts to curb drug abuse and strengthen anti-drug initiatives in the district.The meeting assessed progress under the "Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan"...

Kollam (Kerala), March 1 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan said on Sunday that education must go beyond textbooks and cultivate critical thinking, empathy, resilience, and integrity in students.He was inaugurating the centenary celebrations of St Stephen's Higher Secondary School in...

New Delhi, March 1 – Delhi Social Welfare Minister Ravindra Indraj Singh administered a pledge to young people in the Shahdara area of East Delhi on Sunday, urging them to abstain from drug abuse and lead a healthy lifestyle, according to an official.As part of various social, cultural, and...

Chandigarh, February 27 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said on Friday that the Foreign Cooperation Department has been established to assist young people seeking education and employment abroad, providing reliable guidance and preventing exploitation by unauthorized agents.He said...

On Thursday, February 26, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 21st convocation of Kashmir University at the Hazratbal main campus in Srinagar.He began his speech by speaking in Kashmiri and asked the audience if everyone was okay.“I ask you not to say ‘Mera Kashmir’ or ‘Tumhara...

Hoshiarpur (Punjab), February 23 Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria led a foot march in Mukerian on Monday as part of the state government's "war against drugs" campaign, and called for turning the fight against narcotics into a mass movement.The march began from the tehsil complex in...