drug abuse

As part of the "Nasha Mukt Abhiyan" (Drug-Free Campaign), a motorcycle rally was organized in the Kishtwar district to raise awareness among residents about the harmful effects of drug abuse.The rally began from the headquarters of the PDC Colony in Bhoop Nagar, Kishtwar, and passed through...

Shimla, March 9 Outgoing Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla advised the state government to stand on its own feet by adopting a strong work culture and effectively utilising the opportunities presented to it.Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu also recalled that the governor had...

New Delhi, March 8 Expressing concern over the rising drug addiction among the youth, Rashtra Sevika Samiti chief V Shantha Kumari has called for stricter action against drug abuse and urged society to play an active role in curbing the problem.In an interview with

Chandigarh, March 8 The anti-drug campaign, "Yudh Nashian Virudh," is a sustained effort to combat the drug menace, with Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stating on Sunday that thousands of cases have been registered and large quantities of drugs seized over the past year.While...

Shimla, March 8 Women are playing an increasingly important role in every field, and it is crucial to further encourage them, as the development of half of the country's population is essential for its growth, Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla said on Sunday.Shukla, who is now set...

Kochi, March 8 The Kerala Catholic Bishops Conference (KCBC), a key body of the Catholic Church in the state, on Sunday criticised the state government over the rising number of liquor outlets and alleged inaction against alcoholism and drug abuse.The KCBC Temperance Commission issued a...

Kochi, March 8 The Kerala Catholic Bishops Conference (KCBC), a key body of the Catholic Church in the state, on Sunday criticised the state government over the rising number of liquor outlets and alleged inaction against alcoholism and drug abuse.The KCBC Temperance Commission issued a...

Srinagar, March 7 Jammu and Kashmir DGP Nalin Prabhat on Saturday emphasized intelligence-based operations and proactive policing to maintain peace and stability in the Union territory.The DGP chaired a review meeting to assess the overall security situation, counter-terrorism operations, and...

The Director General of Police, J&K, Shri Nalin Prabhat-IPS, chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the overall security situation, counter-terrorism (CT) operations—both kinetic and non-kinetic—and the law & order situation in Police District Awantipora.Srinagar, March 07: The...

Srinagar, March 7 Jammu and Kashmir Police Chief Nalin Prabhat emphasized intelligence-based operations and proactive policing to maintain peace and stability in the Union Territory on Saturday.Prabhat, the Director General of Police (DGP), chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the...

Minister of Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, has emphasized the need to promote sports, strengthen communal harmony, and maintain strict control over the growing problem of drug abuse in society.The minister was addressing a program during the Sikh Premier Cricket League being held at...

Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar stated on Monday that the growing problem of drug abuse cannot be addressed solely by the central and state governments, emphasizing the need for collective social and spiritual participation to effectively combat the menace...

Rajkot, March 2 Reporting cybercrime incidents as early as possible can ensure swift intervention, significantly increasing the chances of recovering the defrauded money, Gujarat Director General of Police (DGP) K L N Rao has said.Rao chaired a high-level crime conference in Rajkot on Sunday...

According to reports from local media, citing a systematic review of rehabilitation cases in 2025, Pakistan is facing a worsening crisis of youth drug abuse and rising suicide rates.The study found that heroin accounts for 48 per cent of substance abuse cases among young users, while cannabis...

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences; and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh, laid the foundation stone of a state-of-the-art "Green" building at CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative...

Chandigarh, February 25 The Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday criticised Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal for his statement that drug smugglers and gangsters would be declared terrorists in the first cabinet meeting if his party returns to power in Punjab.Addressing a press...

Hoshiarpur (Punjab), February 24 Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria alleged on Tuesday that certain foreign forces were helping Pakistan to smuggle drugs and weapons into Punjab across the border via drones, in order to destabilize the state and harm the youth.Speaking to the media here...

Bengaluru, February 23 A discussion has begun in Karnataka over banning mobile phones in schools and college campuses, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah proposing the idea.Addressing vice-chancellors and senior education administrators at the Vice Chancellors' conference in the presence of...

The government has reported over 32,500 cases of drug abuse registered across Jammu and Kashmir since 2022, with the highest numbers recorded in the Srinagar and Jammu districts.According to official figures shared by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, 16,759 cases were reported...

Ludhiana, February 22 Asserting that Punjab is suffering under the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) "misrule", Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday expressed confidence that the BJP will come to power in the state after the 2027 assembly polls.Addressing the BJP's 'Purvanchal Samman'...