Aizawl, June 15 (IANS) Mizoram Governor Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) on Monday urged people to uphold the cherished Mizo value of ‘Tlawmngaihna’, the spirit of selflessness, compassion and voluntary service, while stressing the need for a united and sustained fight against drug abuse and trafficking. In a message posted on social media, the Governor extended warm greetings to the Young Mizo Association (YMA) and its members on the occasion of the organisation’s 91st Foundation Day.Describing t…
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Agartala, June 15 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday said the school dropout rate in the state has declined significantly due to sustained government efforts to strengthen the education sector, particularly by promoting girls’ education and ensuring access to quality learning opportunities. Addressing a bicycle distribution programme for Class IX students in Agartala, the Chief Minister said that empowering women remains one of the government’s key priorities, and several initi…
Chennai, June 9 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday inaugurated the Singappen Task Force, a specialised police unit created to prevent crimes against women and children, and declared that drug abuse is the root cause of most offences committed against women and girls. Launching the initiative at the Rajarathinam Stadium in Egmore, Vijay said the State government was committed to strengthening law and order and ensuring the safety of women through preventive policing and s…
Chandigarh, June 5 (IANS) The Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government’s battle against drug abuse ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ is getting a major boost, all thanks to a unique campaign that involves use of specially-designated e-rickshaws at the grassroots level.These e-rickshaws are operating across 86 Assembly segments of the border state ruled by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government and form an integral part of a pilot project aimed at mobilising communities against drug abuse.As part o…
Dhaka, June 5 (IANS) Bangladesh has witnessed a troubling deterioration in social safety indicators, with cases of child abuse, rape, domestic violence, and sexual harassment in educational institutions regularly making headlines across the country, a report has highlighted. Citing social analysts and psychologists, ‘Pressenza International Press Agency’ reported that the “terrifying” surge in crime is being fuelled by four key factors: widespread drug abuse, declining moral values, weak social …
Srinagar, June 3 (IANS) During their daylong meeting here on Wednesday, the ruling National Conference (NC) legislators, led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, decided to hold a protest on the first day of the monsoon session of Parliament in New Delhi for the restoration of statehood and other constitutional guarantees to J&K. NC ministers, MPs, MLAs, and ruling party allies held day-long discussions at the Dachigam National Park on the outskirts of Srinagar.NC ministers, MPs, and MLAs led by…
Shimla, May 30 (IANS) Asking to ensure dope test must for appointees in government service, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu, while chairing a meeting with Administrative Secretaries here, has directed all the departments to ensure early payments of pending gratuity and leave encashment dues of Class IV pensioners as per the Budget announcement. He also asked to provide complete details of applicants seeking employment on compassionate grounds so that the state government could t…
Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Renowned Punjabi rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh met BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh to discuss the menacing drug problem in Punjab. In a video shared by Tarun Chugh’s office, Honey Singh, who has openly talked about his severe struggles with substance abuse, which led to a long sabbatical from the music industry, was heard saying: “I want to discuss with you about what is happening in Punjab.”“Especially about chitta (heroin), families, and youth are being destro…
Srinagar, May 19 (IANS) J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday urged the people to strike the final blow to drug abuse so that the people and the administration together dismantle the narco-terror network and save the younger generation from addiction. J&K L-G joined the people’s movement against drugs in Pulwama and addressed citizens, urging them to intensify the fight against drug abuse and work collectively to dismantle the narco-terror network.He said the past month had wi…
Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Minister Aadhav Arjun on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting with officials from various government departments, including drinking water, sanitation, revenue, police, and public works, at the Shenoy Nagar Corporation Office in Chennai’s Villivakkam Assembly constituency. The meeting was held as part of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s directive asks all ministers and MLAs to hold constituency-level review meetings with officials to id…