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Himachal to make ‘anti-chitta’ test mandatory for government recruitment

Himachal to make ‘anti-chitta’ test mandatory for government recruitment

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The Himachal Pradesh government has announced that an anti-chitta (drug screening) test will be made mandatory for all future government recruitments as part of its intensified campaign against drug abuse and trafficking in the state. It was emphasised that the state government is committed to eliminating the menace of “chitta” (heroin) through a comprehensive strategy. (Representational Image/Unsplash) The announcement was made by Acting Chief Secretary KK Pant while addressing the state-level observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, observed across Himachal Pradesh as ‘Anti-Chitta Day’ on Friday. On the occasion, the state government and Himachal Pradesh Police carried out one of their largest coordinated anti-drug operations, scientifically destroying narcotic substances seized under the NDPS Act at 10 locations across the state. The destroyed contraband had an estimated international market value of ₹13.28 crore. Speaking at the event, Pant emphasised that the state government is committed to eliminating the menace of “chitta” (heroin) through a comprehensive strategy. “The anti-chitta test will be made mandatory for all future government recruitments in Himachal Pradesh. …

Operation Toofan proving successful, public support vital to curb drug menace: Kerala minister

Operation Toofan proving successful, public support vital to curb drug menace: Kerala minister

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Thrissur , Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Monday said the state’s anti-narcotics campaign, Operation Toofan, was proving successful and called on people to actively support the initiative to eradicate the drug menace. Operation Toofan proving successful, public support vital to curb drug menace: Kerala minister Addressing a gathering here, Chennithala said society had begun to recognise the seriousness of the narcotics problem and that public participation was crucial to the campaign’s success. “The campaign is proving successful because society itself has recognised that drug abuse is one of the most serious issues affecting us today. Everyone has a role to play in overcoming this challenge,” he said. The minister said Kerala had witnessed a significant rise in drug abuse in recent years. “Unfortunately, many members of the younger generation are becoming trapped in drug abuse, knowingly or unknowingly. Operation Toofan is aimed at protecting them from this threat,” he said. Chennithala said the campaign could not succeed through police action alone. “The police, excise, education and health departments, along with all other relevant sectors, …

Honey Singh opens up about addiction and ignoring advice from SRK, Akshay Kumar

Honey Singh opens up about addiction and ignoring advice from SRK, Akshay Kumar

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Rapper and singer Yo Yo Honey Singh recently made a shocking revelation about his struggles with substance abuse, sharing that Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar had repeatedly warned him about the dangerous path he was heading toward. Reflecting on one of the darkest phases of his life, the singer admitted that he ignored their advice at the time and eventually paid a heavy personal and professional price. Honey Singh revealed that during the peak of his fame, several people close to him became concerned about his lifestyle and deteriorating health. Among them were Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar, who reportedly tried to caution him about the consequences of drug abuse. 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

Govindpuri double-murder: Accused was angry over cousin’s attempts to discourage drug abuse, killed her, nephew, say cops | Delhi News

Govindpuri double-murder: Accused was angry over cousin’s attempts to discourage drug abuse, killed her, nephew, say cops | Delhi News

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3 min readNew DelhiMay 24, 2026 01:55 AM IST A 28-year-old man allegedly killed his 40-year-old cousin and her 13-year-old son in South East Delhi’s Govindpuri area earlier this week because he was angry over her repeated attempts to stop him from engaging in criminal activities and drug abuse, police said on Saturday as they arrested the key accused, identified as Saurabh Sahu following a brief exchange of fire. The bodies of the woman and her teenage son were found at their house on the intervening night of May 20 and 21, triggering a massive investigation by multiple teams of the South-East district police. Officers had said at the time that cash worth Rs 10 lakh and jewellery were also missing from the house even as there were no signs of forced entry. Police said they solved the double murder case within 72 hours. Police said Sahu, a resident of Sangam Vihar, was arrested after an exchange of fire with a team of the South-East district police near Ghati Wala Park in Tughlakabad Extension in …

Operation Toofan proving successful, public support vital to curb drug menace: Kerala minister

KCBC criticises Kerala govt over rise in liquor outlets, inaction on drugs| India News

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Kochi, The Kerala Catholic Bishops Conference , 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. KCBC criticises Kerala govt over rise in liquor outlets, inaction on drugs The KCBC Temperance Commission issued a circular which was read out in Catholic churches across the state. In the circular, Bishop Ambrose Puthenveettil, Chairman of the Commission, said that anti-liquor and anti-drug activities are being carried out across 32 dioceses of the Catholic Church in Kerala. “While the Church and social organisations raise their voices against alcohol and drugs, the authorities often fail to take effective action to control or prevent them. Instead, liquor outlets continue to expand,” the circular said. KCBC said that despite earlier promises to reduce alcohol availability, the number of liquor outlets has increased significantly. “Today, the state has thousands of bars, beverage outlets and toddy shops,” it said. The commission said that at the same time, dangerous narcotic drugs such …

Gucci bags, Rado watches: Raid on UP ex-constable’s mansion reveals a lavish lifestyle

Gucci bags, Rado watches: Raid on UP ex-constable’s mansion reveals a lavish lifestyle

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At first, the mansion’s opulence from the outside made headlines when the Enforcement Directorate raided dismissed police constable Alok Pratap Singh’s Lucknow home. And now comes a list of luxury items seized from the home, as probe into the multi-crore cough syrup smuggling racket reveals new details, on Sunday. An armed security official stands guard during a raid at the palatial residence of dismissed UP police constable Alok Pratap Singh, an accused in the codeine-based cough syrup trafficking case, in Lucknow. (PTI File Photo) The 7,000-sq-ft home has ornate European-style interiors and spiral staircases, plus vintage-style lights. The trove of luxury items seized includes handbags of major brands Prada and Gucci, Rado watches tha cost lakhs apiece, and several expensive electronic devices, officials said as per a report by news agency PTI. The Special Task Force of Uttar Pradesh Police arrested Alok Pratap Singh, who was dismissed from service a second time in 2019, on December 2. Alok Pratap’s name came up during the interrogation of another accused, Amit Kumar Singh alias Amit ‘Tata’. He …

‘Drug-Free Haryana Campaign’: Police staging ‘Ram Gurukul Gaman’ drama to sensitise children | Chandigarh News

‘Drug-Free Haryana Campaign’: Police staging ‘Ram Gurukul Gaman’ drama to sensitise children | Chandigarh News

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The Haryana Police has started staging a drama called “Ram Gurukul Gaman” to convey the message of drug-free society among children, considered the most vulnerable section, under the “Drug-Free Haryana Campaign”, Director General of Police (DGP) Shatrujeet Kapur said on Thursday. The move came following the success of a campaign “Namak-Lota Abhiyan”, which created awareness among drug traffickers and addicts about the ill effects of drugs through community pressure at the panchayat level, the DGP said. “The life of Lord Ram inspires drama and teaches discipline and how to deal with challenges to the students. Through this drama, presented in colleges and universities, a strong message against drugs is given to the youths,” the officer said. Additionally, the DGP said a project has been started at Police DAV School in Ambala under the “Chakravyuh” programme under which interactive activities are organised for schoolchildren to motivate them to stay away from drugs and crime. The DGP said the “Drug-Free Haryana Campaign” is proving to be a milestone, with over 40 per cent of villages in the …

Drug abuse is not ‘cool’: Supreme Court warns India’s youth | Latest News India

Drug abuse is not ‘cool’: Supreme Court warns India’s youth | Latest News India

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The Supreme Court on Monday expressed deep dismay over the alarming rise of drug abuse among India’s youth, remarking that substance abuse has regrettably become a symbol of being “cool”. The full text of the verdict is expected to be out later on Monday. (Representative file photo) A bench of justices BV Nagarathna and N Kotiswar Singh made these observations while affirming a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe against Ankush Vipan Kapoor, accused of involvement in a drug trafficking network that smuggled heroin from Pakistan into India via sea routes. Justice Nagarathna, delivering the operative part of the judgment, warned of the severe socio-economic and psychological effects of drug abuse, which she said threatens to “corrode the shine of the nation’s youth.” The full text of the verdict is expected to be out later in the day. The court called for immediate and collective action from multiple stakeholders, including parents, society and state authorities, to stem the menace and issued guidelines to the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) to lead a coordinated response. Also Read: …

Revenge porn development in Liam Payne case: 1D star allegedly bombarded ex Maya Henry with ‘disturbing’ lewd photos

Revenge porn development in Liam Payne case: 1D star allegedly bombarded ex Maya Henry with ‘disturbing’ lewd photos

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In the week leading up to former One Direction member Liam Payne’s fatal fall from an Argentina hotel balcony, his ex-fiancee, Maya Henry, hit him up with a cease and desist letter. The Brit music artist was reportedly entangled in a legal mess in addition to allegedly juggling his sour mental health and drug abuse. The latter was also discovered in his autopsy reports to some extent. Maya Henry had an on and off relationship with Liam Payne. The details of that legal entanglement were revealed via a Page Six report on November 12 (US time). The legal notice obtained by the US-based tabloid revealed that Payne allegedly bombarded his former romantic partner and her family with “unsolicited and disturbing” explicit pictures and videos of himself before his death in October. Also read | Liam Payne death probe: Close friend breaks silence as prosecutors indicate he ‘abandoned’ 1D star amid drug relapse Henry’s lawyers accused Payne of repeatedly sending lewd content in the past to her and her family in a cease and desist letter …

Liam Payne OD’ed, revived at least once while battling drug addiction before death: He was not ready for Netflix show

Liam Payne OD’ed, revived at least once while battling drug addiction before death: He was not ready for Netflix show

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Former One Direction member Liam Payne rarely demonstrated inhibitions while speaking out about his mental health struggles and alcohol addiction before he tragically fell to his death from an Argentina hotel balcony on October 16. The following investigation further shed light on the involvement of drug abuse in his case, leading to an untimely death that shocked the music world earlier this month. British singer Liam Payne, former member of the group One Direction, died Wednesday aged 31 after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Argentina, police in Buenos Aires said. (AFP) And now, a new report from Page Six has implied that the tragic star who was just 31 when he fell three stories, apparently under the influence of drugs, has also overdosed a few years ago. Multiple sources told the outlet that the 1D star overdosed and had to be revived at least once even when he outwardly appeared well and alive but was battling drug addiction behind closed doors years ago. However, what particularly “shocked” the singer’s colleagues and …