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PM Modi says hostile nations are using drugs to target India’s youth, launches anti-drug campaign

PM Modi says hostile nations are using drugs to target India’s youth, launches anti-drug campaign

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted that hostile nations are attempting to weaken India by pushing drugs into the country and targeting its youth, describing the illegal drug trade as part of an enemy’s “terror agenda.”  PM Modi, while addressing young people during the launch of the ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan,’ urged the nation to stay away from addiction and play a leading role in building a developed India by 2047. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

PM Modi to launch 100-week anti-drug campaign from August 2

PM Modi to launch 100-week anti-drug campaign from August 2

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Concerned about the “rising drug abuse” in India, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday announced that a nationwide 100-week campaign to raise awareness against the menace will be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 2. ”Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan” will rely on walkathons, sports activities, meditation sessions, street plays, and art competitions every Sunday to drive home the message of drug-free society. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Punjab highlights women’s role in anti-drug campaign as families drive addiction recovery

Punjab highlights women’s role in anti-drug campaign as families drive addiction recovery

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The Punjab Government has highlighted the role of women in supporting addiction recovery under its ongoing Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign, saying mothers, wives and sisters are emerging as key contributors in encouraging treatment and rehabilitation of people struggling with substance abuse. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann (X/@BhagwantMann) The emphasis comes after an awareness programme organised in Moga, where recovering patients, family members and health professionals shared experiences on the role of families in helping individuals overcome addiction. Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh said the campaign has evolved into a people’s movement by placing families, particularly women, at the centre of the state’s anti-drug strategy. Women emerge as support system in recovery According to the government, addiction often places the greatest emotional, financial and social burden on women and children. It said many families are now recognising substance abuse as a medical condition, encouraging affected members to seek treatment and supporting them through rehabilitation while helping prevent relapse. At the awareness programme titled Menace of Substance Abuse – Uncovering the Burden on Women, …

India to host BRICS anti-drug agencies meeting in Guwahati

India to host BRICS anti-drug agencies meeting in Guwahati

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India will host the BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting in Assam’s Guwahati on Monday and Tuesday (July 6–7), bringing together senior officials from member countries to strengthen cooperation against narcotics trafficking. The two-day meeting will focus on combating synthetic drugs and precursor chemical diversion, enhancing intelligence sharing and operational coordination, and building capacity through stronger institutional cooperation. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Anti-drug enforcement drive gathers pace in Kozhikode city

Anti-drug enforcement drive gathers pace in Kozhikode city

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The Kozhikode City police have registered 415 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and arrested 523 suspects so far this year, as anti-drug enforcement drive gains momentum in the city. The intensified crackdown has reportedly led to the seizure of 2.65 kg of MDMA, 51.47 kg of ganja and other narcotic substances in the city alone, besides action against repeat offenders and properties allegedly linked to drug trafficking. According to data released by the District Crime Records Bureau (Kozhikode City), 21 of the cases detected this year involved commercial quantities of narcotic substances, while nine were classified as medium-quantity cases and 23 as small-quantity cases. A total of 340 cases were registered separately for possession and use of drugs for personal consumption. The seizures made during the year include nearly 10 grams of methamphetamine and 16.91 grams of brown sugar. Officials with the anti-narcotics squad attribute the increase in detections to close surveillance, intelligence-based operations, and intensified flash inspections. The police have stepped up vigil under the newly launched ‘Operation Toofan’ …

Anti-drug enforcement drive gathers pace in Kozhikode city

Police to form Anti-Drug Committees in schools and colleges

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In an effort to effectively curb the drug menace, the North-East Division police have decided to set up Anti-Drug Committees in every educational institution, headed by the principal with a senior teacher as nodal officer, and comprising students, police personnel, excise officials, NGO representatives and a doctor. The decision was taken at a meeting held by Mithun Kumar G.K., Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), north east division at Kuvempu Auditorium, GKVK College campus on Sunday. Published – April 19, 2026 06:55 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Punjab Police conducts statewide anti-drug operation, carry out 187 arrests in a

Punjab Police conducts statewide anti-drug operation, carry out 187 arrests in a

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Punjab Police carried out a massive Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) across the state as part of its ongoing anti-drug campaign, ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, resulting in the registration of 155 cases and the arrest of 187 individuals in a single day, Director General of Police (Law and Order) Arpit Shukla said on Thursday. Speaking on the development, the DGP said the operation was conducted under the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and targeted identified drug hotspots across the state. “The operation was supervised by senior officers, including ADGs, IGs, and DIGs from the headquarters, along with district SSPs and DIGs. We have recorded 155 cases today, arrested 187 individuals, and recovered a huge quantity of heroin and tablets,” Shukla stated. Highlighting the impact of the year-long campaign, he said that ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ has been instrumental in curbing drug-related activities in Punjab. “The campaign has been operational for the past year and has led to the registration of around 80,119 cases, with 54,190 arrests made. Additionally, more than 2,384 kilograms of heroin has …

NTK manifesto pitches decentralised governance, anti-drug measures, and Tamil-centric policies

NTK manifesto pitches decentralised governance, anti-drug measures, and Tamil-centric policies

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Seeman, chief coordinator of Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), releases the party’s manifesto for the upcoming Assembly elections in Chennai on Thursday | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam The Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) has released its 2026 election manifesto, outlining an expansive governance framework centred on decentralisation, social welfare, and Tamil identity. The manifesto proposes a major administrative overhaul, including the creation of multiple functional capitals across Tamil Nadu to ease pressure on Chennai and improve access to governance. It suggests distributing administrative, legislative, industrial, and cultural functions across cities such as Tiruchi, Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, and Kanniyakumari.  A strong focus is placed on agriculture, which the party positions as the backbone of the economy. The document calls for policies to strengthen farmers’ livelihoods, protect natural resources, and ensure food security. It also stresses water management, environmental conservation, and climate resilience as key priorities. Women’s representation On governance, the manifesto proposes dedicated representation for women in legislative bodies, arguing that existing mechanisms have not ensured adequate participation. It calls for reserved constituencies and institutional changes to …

Anti-drug enforcement drive gathers pace in Kozhikode city

Excise in Kochi steps up anti-drug drive with new intelligence wing

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The Ernakulam unit of the Excise has stepped up its game in the fight against drug peddling with a renewed internal intelligence system. Two teams, comprising 22 excise officials, have been deployed to gather intelligence on suspected trafficking of narcotic items and other contraband in a move to step up surveillance and preventive measures. Officials claimed that the mechanism had proved effective, with the leads from the units resulting in at least four seizures in the first week since it was launched. The cases registered following inputs from the intelligence wing include the arrest of a 28-year-old man with 252.48 grams of suspected MDMA from a lodge in the city recently. In that incident, the alleged drug peddler, Adarsh Sidharthan of Karumadi, Ambalapuzha, was nabbed within hours since he received the contraband. Excise sources said the youth had allegedly collected over 300 grams of the suspected contraband from Manjummel in the suburbs. It is suspected that he had managed to sell off a portion of the contraband to another peddler before being caught, they added. …

CM Vijayan announces intensified anti-drug campaign to combat narcotics menace | Latest News India

CM Vijayan announces intensified anti-drug campaign to combat narcotics menace | Latest News India

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Thiruvananthapuram, The Kerala government on Monday announced a large-scale anti-drug campaign set to begin in April, aiming to combat the rising menace of narcotics through a coordinated effort across society. CM Vijayan announces intensified anti-drug campaign to combat narcotics menace Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the initiative would integrate all existing campaigns and involve various government departments, institutions, and community groups in a unified fight against substance abuse. Addressing a high-level meeting at the Legislative Assembly, Vijayan emphasised the need for an intensified approach to tackle drug-related issues in the state. As part of the campaign’s preparatory phase, a crucial meeting is scheduled for March 30, bringing together experts, student and youth organisations, film, cultural, and media representatives, as well as teacher and parent associations, a CMO release said. The meeting will focus on formulating a comprehensive action plan to guide the campaign’s implementation. The release said a committee comprising various departments will be formed under the leadership of the Chief Secretary to prepare an anti-drug framework. “The Chief Minister has directed that anti-drug …