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After Drug Activist's Killing, Centre Sends 3 Letters To Punjab Government
The ministry also asked Punjab to spell out the action taken on the Centre's Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026-2029), shared by Union Home Minister Amit Shah with the chief minister on August 10.
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CBSE Organises Talkathon On Drug Abuse Prevention, Mental Health, Peer Pressure
CBSE Talkathon: The board had earlier invited questions through social media platforms from students on the subject.
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Punjab Man Consumes Poison Over Drug Inaction, Sparks Political Row
The man alleged that drugs were being sold in his village, Namol, and that the Sarpanch and administration had repeatedly been informed about the issue, but no effective action followed.
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Analysis: As Punjab Rehab Numbers Increase, Politics Intensifies Over Drug Problem
Dubbed a publicity failure by the opposition, the AAP government's "Yudh Nasheyan Virudh" campaign output focuses on the number of seizures, a higher conviction rate between 88-89 per cent and the jump in de-addiction centres.
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Sanjay Dutt Was 'Tempted' To Use Drugs During First Wife Richa Sharma's Cancer Battle, Recalls Writer
Sanjay Dutt shared how his first wife Richa Sharma's cancer treatment made him long for drugs but then his concern for his family changed his mind
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Tension Erupts At Cremation Of Punjab Man Who Had Raised Drug Issue, Opposition Attacks AAP Government
Controversy follows the suicide death of Gulzar Singh, a resident of Toor Banjara village in Finance Minister Harpal Cheema's assembly segment, who had earlier confronted the minister at a village gathering
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'No Strict Action': Akal Takht Leader Tears Into AAP Over Punjab Drug Issue
Jathedar Gargajj said those claiming that there are no drugs in Punjab are welcome to approach the Akal Takht, stating that they can be provided data on individuals from different villages who are battling drug addiction.
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'I Was Running Away From Reality': Why Chinese Teens Are Turning To Prescription Drugs
A 14-year-old high-performing student in China became addicted to prescription drugs bought illegally online to cope with academic pressure, highlighting a growing trend of teens sourcing painkillers and cough medicines through chat groups and e-commerce platforms.
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How 'Chitta' Took Over Himachal Pradesh, One Drainpipe Drop At A Time
'Chitta' has become dangerously common across Himachal Pradesh. The numbers are staggering and underscore that drug abuse is no longer limited to cities
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Say No To Drugs: CM Revanth Reddy, Governor Call For A 'Drug-Free Telangana'
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Friday appealed to people to stay away from drugs and strive towards building a healthy society.
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Vijay Flags Off, Joins Anti-Drug Awareness Run At Chennai's Marina Beach
Dressed in tracks, sneakers and sunglasses, the Chief Minister drew loud cheers from participants, many of them youngsters, as he ran alongside them wearing a "Start Run, Stop Drugs" T-shirt.
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1.8 Kg Heroin, Rs 3.9 Lakh Recovered As Cops Bust Drug Network In Punjab
In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Punjab's Fazilka Police has busted a narcotics supply network and recovered more than 1.8 kilograms of heroin, along with Rs 3.9 lakh suspected to be drug money. Three accused were arrested in connection with
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Drugs, Alchohol, Rave-Style Parties: Kolkata Cops Probe Double Death Case
Kolkata, June 2 (IANS) Police investigation into the Golf Green double death case has revealed that the flat, rented by Mohammad Dilshad, was frequently used for house parties involving young men and women, where drugs and alcohol were consumed, and
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Trump Launches Great American Recovery Plan
Trump signed a sweeping executive order launching what he called the Great American Recovery Initiative, a national effort aimed at combating addiction and substance abuse by coordinating federal, state, local, and private-sector resources.
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Kerala Man Kills Parents-In-Law, Critically Injures Son
The victims have been identified as Nazir (78) and his wife Suhara (70), residents of Thottakara in Ottapalam, where the incident occurred.
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After Drug Activist's Killing, Centre Sends 3 Letters To Punjab Government
The ministry also asked Punjab to spell out the action taken on the Centre's Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026-2029), shared by Union Home Minister Amit Shah with the chief minister on August 10.
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CBSE Organises Talkathon On Drug Abuse Prevention, Mental Health, Peer Pressure
CBSE Talkathon: The board had earlier invited questions through social media platforms from students on the subject.
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Punjab Man Consumes Poison Over Drug Inaction, Sparks Political Row
The man alleged that drugs were being sold in his village, Namol, and that the Sarpanch and administration had repeatedly been informed about the issue, but no effective action followed.
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Analysis: As Punjab Rehab Numbers Increase, Politics Intensifies Over Drug Problem
Dubbed a publicity failure by the opposition, the AAP government's "Yudh Nasheyan Virudh" campaign output focuses on the number of seizures, a higher conviction rate between 88-89 per cent and the jump in de-addiction centres.
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Sanjay Dutt Was 'Tempted' To Use Drugs During First Wife Richa Sharma's Cancer Battle, Recalls Writer
Sanjay Dutt shared how his first wife Richa Sharma's cancer treatment made him long for drugs but then his concern for his family changed his mind
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Tension Erupts At Cremation Of Punjab Man Who Had Raised Drug Issue, Opposition Attacks AAP Government
Controversy follows the suicide death of Gulzar Singh, a resident of Toor Banjara village in Finance Minister Harpal Cheema's assembly segment, who had earlier confronted the minister at a village gathering
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'No Strict Action': Akal Takht Leader Tears Into AAP Over Punjab Drug Issue
Jathedar Gargajj said those claiming that there are no drugs in Punjab are welcome to approach the Akal Takht, stating that they can be provided data on individuals from different villages who are battling drug addiction.
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'I Was Running Away From Reality': Why Chinese Teens Are Turning To Prescription Drugs
A 14-year-old high-performing student in China became addicted to prescription drugs bought illegally online to cope with academic pressure, highlighting a growing trend of teens sourcing painkillers and cough medicines through chat groups and e-commerce platforms.
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How 'Chitta' Took Over Himachal Pradesh, One Drainpipe Drop At A Time
'Chitta' has become dangerously common across Himachal Pradesh. The numbers are staggering and underscore that drug abuse is no longer limited to cities
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Say No To Drugs: CM Revanth Reddy, Governor Call For A 'Drug-Free Telangana'
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Friday appealed to people to stay away from drugs and strive towards building a healthy society.
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Vijay Flags Off, Joins Anti-Drug Awareness Run At Chennai's Marina Beach
Dressed in tracks, sneakers and sunglasses, the Chief Minister drew loud cheers from participants, many of them youngsters, as he ran alongside them wearing a "Start Run, Stop Drugs" T-shirt.
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1.8 Kg Heroin, Rs 3.9 Lakh Recovered As Cops Bust Drug Network In Punjab
In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Punjab's Fazilka Police has busted a narcotics supply network and recovered more than 1.8 kilograms of heroin, along with Rs 3.9 lakh suspected to be drug money. Three accused were arrested in connection with
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Drugs, Alchohol, Rave-Style Parties: Kolkata Cops Probe Double Death Case
Kolkata, June 2 (IANS) Police investigation into the Golf Green double death case has revealed that the flat, rented by Mohammad Dilshad, was frequently used for house parties involving young men and women, where drugs and alcohol were consumed, and
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Trump Launches Great American Recovery Plan
Trump signed a sweeping executive order launching what he called the Great American Recovery Initiative, a national effort aimed at combating addiction and substance abuse by coordinating federal, state, local, and private-sector resources.
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Kerala Man Kills Parents-In-Law, Critically Injures Son
The victims have been identified as Nazir (78) and his wife Suhara (70), residents of Thottakara in Ottapalam, where the incident occurred.
