drug abuse

Jammu, April 11 Asserting that the full force of the law will be used to dismantle cross-border drug trafficking networks, Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday announced sweeping punitive measures, including the confiscation of properties and the cancellation of key documents...

Jammu, April 11 Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha led thousands in a padyatra under the 'Nasha Mukt Abhiyan' (Drug-Free Campaign) here on Saturday, asserting that a "whole-of-government" approach would steer the fight against drug abuse in the Union Territory.He said the administration...

Jammu, April 10 – Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, said on Friday that the conspiracy to ruin youth through drugs must be defeated.On Friday, LG Sinha issued a strong call for a united and sustained fight against the growing drug menace in Jammu and Kashmir, warning...

Jammu, April 10 Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday that Jammu and Kashmir is at a "very critical juncture" and called for a united mass movement to combat the growing menace of drug abuse among the youth.Jammu and Kashmir will launch a massive assault on the drug addiction...

Hyderabad, April 10 – Hyderabad police have started conducting drug tests on all known criminals within the Hyderabad Police Commissionerate's jurisdiction.The Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) has decided to crack down on individuals with criminal records or known troublemakers...

Bengaluru, April 9 A man seen in a disoriented state in a video that has gone viral on social media, with claims that he was under the influence of a "zombie drug," had not consumed any narcotic or psychotropic substance, police clarified on Thursday.The man underwent a medical examination...

Jammu, April 9 Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday to review the preparations for the upcoming 100-day intensive campaign under the "Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir" campaign, a Raj Bhawan spokesperson said.The campaign, aimed at eradicating...

JAMMU, April 9, 2026: In a strong effort to combat drug abuse, the Jammu administration has engaged with civil society groups, encouraging them to act as vigilant partners and support awareness campaigns throughout the region.

Jammu, April 8 Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday emphasized the need for collective responsibility in addressing key social challenges such as drug addiction, mental health, and environmental protection, asserting that while several responsibilities lie with the government, many must...

Kapurthala, April 7 Following the deaths of the couple's four sons allegedly due to drug abuse, their fifth child died at the Government Medical College and Hospital in Amritsar on Tuesday.Sonu (32), the fifth son of the couple and who was in a critical condition, was referred to Amritsar for...

Panaji, April 7 The death of a young man from Indore due to suspected drug overdose in Goa has triggered a political outcry, with the opposition AAP and the Congress questioning the "easy availability" of drugs and accusing the BJP-ruled state of becoming a "narcotic hub".Following the man's...

Kapurthala, April 6 An elderly couple from Sultanpur Lodhi spoke to the media, claiming that they have lost four of their sons to drugs, while their fifth and last surviving son is also bedridden due to a severe liver infection. Through the media, they made a fervent appeal to Chief Minister...

Kochi, April 6 Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on Monday alleged a decline in Kerala’s higher education sector, linking it to rising unemployment, student migration, and a growing drug menace, while targeting the LDF government.Addressing a press conference here, she said that while Kerala...

Hyderabad, April 5 Expressing concern over the rising drug abuse among educated youth, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said on Sunday that society must reflect on why young people are straying away from sports.Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 74th BN Mullick Memorial All India...

New Delhi, April 5 – Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan said on Sunday that the challenges the world faces today can be resolved through meditation, which can promote peace and clarity while also fostering the ability to listen and understand others.Addressing the Global Conference of...

Hyderabad, April 3 The son of a senior IAS officer of Andhra Pradesh was among seven people apprehended for allegedly consuming narcotic drugs after the Telangana's EAGLE Force raided a pub here, officials said on Friday.Based on credible information, during the night of March 2-3, the Elite...

Hyderabad, April 3 The EAGLE force in Telangana on Friday said it raided a pub here and apprehended seven people for alleged consumption of narcotic drugs.Based on credible information, during the night between March 2 and 3, the Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) raided the...

Puducherry, April 2 Congress leader Mukul Wasnik expressed concern on Thursday over Prime Minister Narendra Modi not taking any steps to transform the union territory into "BEST Puducherry."Speaking to reporters at the PCC office here, he said the Prime Minister, during a rally leading up to...

Hyderabad, March 31 Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy launched the AI-enabled website of the state's anti-narcotics EAGLE Force on Tuesday.The initiative marks a significant step towards strengthening transparency, public participation, and digital outreach in the state's fight against drug...

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...