drug abuse

Kaithal (Uttar Pradesh), March 14 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Saturday that political forces that have been rejected by the people are now attempting to cast doubt on India's constitutional institutions after losing public trust.Addressing a gathering in Kaithal, the...

New Delhi, March 14 Delhi Police arrested a 22-year-old alleged criminal who was wanted in multiple robbery and firing cases, and also recovered an illegal semi-automatic pistol from his possession, an officer said on Saturday.Dhruv, also known as Raj or Toofan, a resident of Jahangir Puri...

Chennai, March 12 Members of the TVK staged protests across Tamil Nadu on Thursday, demanding that the state government immediately conduct a caste census.The protests, which saw the participation of numerous members of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, also condemned the state government over the...

Bengaluru, March 11 – The murder of a Class 10 student by a group of minor boys in Shivamogga district raised concerns in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, with opposition legislators raising the issue of rising drug abuse and the law and order situation in the region.Speaking...

The Social Welfare Department in Srinagar has organized a capacity-building program for educators to strengthen awareness, prevention, and institutional response against substance abuse.March 10, Srinagar: The Department of Social Welfare in Srinagar began a three-day training program for...

Shimla, March 10 – Aiming to maintain close coordination with the state government, Himachal Pradesh's newly appointed Governor Kavinder Gupta said on Tuesday that he would work towards promoting the environment, particularly enhancing green cover, preserving cultural heritage, as well as...

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...