Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar warns of ban on pan masala, gutka if intoxicants found
The Chief Minister urged people, especially the youth, to actively participate in efforts against addiction and support the campaign for a drug-free state.
The Chief Minister urged people, especially the youth, to actively participate in efforts against addiction and support the campaign for a drug-free state.
Delhi Police concluded its "Nasha Mukt Bharat Pakhwada-2026" campaign with a public awareness programme featuring cultural performances and a live concert aimed at spreading awareness about the dangers of drug abuse.
A sharp surge in drug abuse cases across Ladakh has triggered serious concern within the administration, with Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena warning that the growing involvement of minors and young girls in substance abuse poses a dangerous threat to society.
India would do well to reconsider its drug laws to tackle abuse, argues Devendra Saksena.
The Minister emphasised the need to sensitise and train police officers and strictly implement legal provisions against drug trafficking.
In order to crack down on the illegal sale of narcotics and drug abuse, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force of Delhi Police in coordination with the Narcotics Control Bureau has launched a month-long joint operation.
The Bill calls for the framing of education programmes in schools and promoting a drug-free environment.
Social Welfare Minister Paul Lyngdoh said the collaborative efforts of self-help groups (SHGs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and traditional institutions, have helped in combating the menace of drug abuse in the state.
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