drug prevention

Amritsar, April 10 The Punjab government will build 6,000 new sports stadiums across the state to promote sports among youth and help keep them away from drugs, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said on Friday.Around 3,000 stadiums have already been developed, and the new initiative will...

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, 2026: In a powerful message against substance abuse, students marched through the streets of Jammu as part of an awareness rally organized at Mubarak Mandi. The event, led by MLA Yudhvir Sethi, focused on educating the public and encouraging young people to avoid drugs.

Kathua, April 9: Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma reviewed preparations for the 100-day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Campaign, emphasizing a coordinated, results-oriented approach across departments.He directed officials to implement a comprehensive plan focusing on awareness, prevention, and...

Relevance: UrgentTitle: Divisional Awareness ProgrammeCategory: EducationJK CM Inaugurates 3-Day Divisional Awareness Programme; Urges Youth Towards Responsible CitizenshipThe Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir inaugurated a three-day Divisional Awareness Programme in Jammu, urging youth...

Lunglei, April 8, 2026: The District-Level Committee on NCORD, Lunglei, in collaboration with the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, organized an Easter Egg Painting Competition under the theme "Ruihhlo Do" as part of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse...

Sangrur, April 2 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann inaugurated the Sant Attar Singh Ji Maharaj Hospital in Cheema village on Thursday.This marks a significant expansion of grassroots healthcare infrastructure, as a state-of-the-art 30-bed facility, built at a cost of Rs 11.70 crore, begins...

KISHTWAR, MARCH 31: Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma chaired a district-level coordination meeting to review anti-drug initiatives and progress under the "Nasha Mukt Bharat" campaign.The DC assessed vulnerable areas, enforcement measures, and the implementation of the IEC campaign...

Mumbai, March 31 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that personnel serving in the state police's specialized anti-Naxal unit, C-60, will be awarded medals.Fadnavis, who holds the Home portfolio, has also ordered the complete digitization of processes, from filing FIRs to...

Mumbai, March 30 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced medals for personnel serving in the state police's specialized anti-Naxal unit, C-60, on Monday.Fadnavis, who holds the Home portfolio, also ordered the complete digitization of processes, from filing FIRs to chargesheets...

Chennai, March 29 – Actor-turned-politician Vijay unveiled a comprehensive 10-point youth agenda on Sunday, positioning it as a “guarantee” to transform opportunities for young people if the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) comes to power in Tamil Nadu.Speaking at a well-attended event in...

Mysuru (Karnataka), March 29 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday urged newly inducted police sub-inspectors to uphold justice without compromise and work towards building a drug-free and equitable society.He said this while addressing the passing-out parade of the 46th batch of...

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan stated that by empowering a skilled workforce, India is not only building its own economic future but also contributing to the world.Addressing the inaugural convocation of the Ratan Tata Maharashtra State Skills University in Mumbai, he described the...

Amritsar, March 20 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab in-charge Manish Sisodia on Friday urged party MLAs to take full responsibility and ensure daily accountability to make Punjab drug-free.Addressing party leaders, MLAs, and workers in Amritsar under the 'Yudh Nashean Virudh' campaign, he said the...

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) organized a drug de-addiction awareness camp at the Government Higher Secondary School, Garhi Udhampur, as part of its Civic Action Programme today.The 137th Battalion of the CRPF conducted the event to educate students about the harmful effects of...

Jaipur, March 16 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday highlighted the negative effects of smartphones on young children and warned that excessive use could harm their physical and mental health, adding that drugs and smartphones are equally harmful.He urged parents not to...

Shimla, March 10 The Himachal Pradesh Police announced on Tuesday that they had arrested eight people along with 1.22 kg of charas and 7 grams of chitta (adulterated heroin) during the second phase of the anti-drug campaign.A special 24-hour operation was conducted across the state on Monday...

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema presented the state's budget for the fiscal years 2026-27, allocating 2,60,437 crore rupees.The total revenue projected for 2026-27 is 1,26,190 crore rupees. Of this, 70,851 crore rupees will come from Own Tax Revenue, and 15,687 crore rupees from...

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...

Kohima, March 6 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Friday urged graduates of Nagaland University to become responsible leaders and contribute to nation-building, while stressing that peace, unity, and character are essential for development.Addressing the university's eighth convocation...