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Himachal Assembly accepts report advocating cannabis cultivation

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The Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Friday adopted a resolution accepting the high committee report which recommended controlled cultivation of cannabis for non-narcotic purposes. The report was laid in the House by Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi who chaired the committee. Later talking to PTI Videos, Negi said the committee visited different districts of the state and interacted with public representatives to elicit their opinion. It also visited the neighbouring states of Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh to study about cannabis cultivation and submitted the report which has been adopted unanimously by the House, he said. Negi said the industrial hemp is drug-free and can be produced through the state and hundreds of products are being produced from hemp. “We have suggested standard operation procedure for growing medicinal plant with intoxicant in controlled area which would help generate as the plant needs less water, has fewer diseases and is not eaten by animals,” he said. The seeds with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC which is an intoxicant) less than 0.3 per cent could be used for cannabis …

Two held with 56 kg cannabis in Noida

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Two suspected drug traffickers were arrested in Noida on Monday after over 56 kilogrammes of cannabis, estimated worth around Rs 15 lakh in international market was allegedly recovered from their possession, police said. The duo was held while carrying the contraband in sacks on the Pushta Road in Sector 127 towards Okhla to be sold on account of Holi, they said. “A checking was conducted on Monday jointly by Sector 126 police station officials and the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF). On the basis of confidential inputs, the suspects belonging to an inter-state gang of drug traffickers were intercepted,” Additional DCP (Noida) Manish Mishra said. “Over 56 kgs of cannabis estimated worth around Rs 15 lakh in the international market has been recovered from their possession,” he added. Those held have been identified as Pratap Singh, a native of Mainpuri district, and Jaidev Gain, who hails from Kanpur. Both were temporarily staying in Noida, the officer said. Both the accused have been interrogated by the police and some important information related to their work and network …

Beyond Holi and bhang, the many uses of cannabis – from medicine to rope-making | Explained News

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Bhang, obtained from the Cannabis sativa plant or true hemp, is popularly consumed on the occasion of Holi across India. Even beyond Holi, it is utilised for a range of purposes – for its medicinal properties, as a pesticide, and for helping in the germination of paddy seeds. Here’s all you need to know. First, how exactly is Bhang extracted? The cannabis plant can be 4 to 10 feet tall at maturity. It is found mainly in the Indo-Gangetic plains – in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal – along with the Deccan region. Cannabis is termed Ganzai in Telugu, Ganja in Tamil, and Bangi in Kannada. Its plant also grows on wastelands and can easily be spotted on roadsides. Three products can be obtained from the plant – fibre, oil, and narcotics. Bhang is obtained from the seeds and leaves of the plant, which are reduced to powder. Then, the powder is filtered and prepared for drinking, mixed often with cold, flavoured milk or thandai on Holi. What are some …

Haryana truck driver sentenced to 14 years in jail in Tripura for 450kg cannabis | Latest News India

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AGARTALA: A truck driver from Haryana’s Sonipat arrested in Tripura with 456kg of cannabis hidden in the vehicle has been sentenced to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment by a Tripura court. Trucks parked during a strike by drivers over new penal provisions in Nagpur, (PTI/REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE) Harpal Singh, 51, and his associate, Naveen, 39, were arrested by officers of Mungiakami police station in Khowai district on April 6, 2022. During a search of the 12-wheel truck, police officers found 456kg of dry cannabis hidden in a compartment in the driver’s cabin. Amazon Sale season is here! Splurge and save now! Click here “ ….accused person namely Harpal Singh is convicted and sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of 14 ( fourteen) years and fine of Rs. 100,000/- in default to undergo rigorous imprisonment for another 06 ( six months) , so as to send a clear message to the society to deter other like minded criminals to commit such crime in future,” the court order said. The verdict was delivered on Tuesday but …

Tripura Police seize 1630 kg of cannabis, one arrested

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Tripura Police on Tuesday conducted an anti-narcotics operation and recovered 1630 kg of dry cannabis, valued at approximately Rs 1.6 crore. The recovery was made in the Bet Bagan area, located near the Assam-Agartala National Highway number 8, police said. According to the police, the operation was launched on the basis of information that a 14-wheeler truck, laden with cannabis, was leaving Agartala. A team, comprising members from the Tripura Police, CRPF Battalion 140, 28 Battalion Assam Rifles, and the 3rd Battalion TSR, along with the Executive Magistrate, assembled to intercept the truck, police said. The team set up a checkpoint to curb illegal smuggling. Upon searching the truck, they discovered dry cannabis concealed in rubber bundles, police said. “We recovered 1630 kg of cannabis, which has a market value of around Rs 1.63 lakh,” Avinash Rai, the Superintendent of Police in Dhalai, said. Earlier, under the `Nasha Mukt Tripura` Campaign in Dhalai, the police seized about Rs 36 crore worth of illegal drugs last year, while there were similar hauls worth Rs 17 crore …

Tripura cops who destroyed 60,000 cannabis plants attacked; 5 hurt: Official | Latest News India

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AGARTALA: A team of Tripura security personnel returning after an operation to destroy 60,000 cannabis plants were attacked with bricks and stones by two groups of people in West Tripura district on Thursday evening, police said. The attack took place in Panchabati area of Sidhai Mohanpur village in West Tripura district. (X/wd_police) The incident took place in Panchabati area of Sidhai Mohanpur village in West Tripura district. Stay tuned with breaking news on HT Channel on Facebook. Join Now Five personnel of the Tripura police and the Tripura State Rifles sustained injuries in the attacks. The injured police personnel were treated for their injuries and discharged from the hospital, an officer at police headquarters in state capital Agartala said. A case has been registered and a probe started to identify the attackers, the officer added. Officials said the team had parked their vehicles at some distance from the cannabis farm in Panchabati. When they were returning after destroying the plants, a group of people attacked them with stones. A second set of people vandalised the …

Bhang ki Chutney Made from Locally Grown Cannabis Seeds

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Made from locally grown cannabis seeds, they are crushed and tossed through with green chilies and coriander leaves. Some recipes add cumin, garlic, pomegranate seeds and souring agents like tamarind. Unlike the leaves that are consumed to get ‘high,’ the chutney, made from the seeds, has no psycho-addictive qualities, but offers instead, a hearty texture and sharp hit on the palette. Served with millet (Jhangori) roti, it is the perfect start to a traditional thali. Fareeda Kanga explores the unique cuisine of the region of Tehri in Uttarakhand. Read more here. RECIPE FOR BHANG KI CHUTNEY Ingredients50 g hemp seed (bhang)½ tsp cumin seed10 g coriander leaf3 g ginger5 g tomato2 green chillies2 g garlic2 g mint leaf1 lemonSalt, to taste   Method                                                                  Add hemp seeds to a pan and toast on medium heat, until the colour changes. The seeds burn very easily, so watch them carefully. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. Add this into the food processor with fresh mint leaves, salt, green chilies, tomato, lemon juice and all ingredients then …