New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Himachal Pradesh High Court’s direction ordering registration of FIRs and constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) against three senior district officials over the alleged facilitation of rave parties in the hill state’s Kasol, while allowing its direction for their immediate transfer to remain in force. A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana issued notice on special …
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Srinagar, July 21 (IANS) While commemorating the completion of the 100-day-long Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday that the war against drugs is far from over.LG Manoj Sinha on Tuesday addressed an event organised by the Department of Social Welfare, commemorating the successful completion of 100 days of the ‘Drug-Free J&K campaign’.Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor said while this milestone marks significant progress, our mission is…
Patna, July 21 (IANS) Making a significant announcement in the Bihar Legislative Council on Tuesday, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said that three long-closed sugar mills in Gopalganj, Sakri, and Raiyam will soon resume operations. Responding to a short-notice question raised by MLC Shashi Yadav, the Chief Minister informed the House that the state government is in the final stages of signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a central government agency to facilitate the revival of thes…
Agartala, July 19 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday said that academic excellence alone is not enough, asserting that students must first become good human beings and dedicate themselves to the welfare of society and the nation. The Chief Minister also launched a sharp attack on the CPI (M), alleging that during its rule the state witnessed an atmosphere of fear and political intimidation that adversely affected the education system and deprived students of a conducive learning …
Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday called for a collective public movement to build a strong, drug‑free Maharashtra. At a high‑level review meeting, he directed authorities to uproot the illicit economy surrounding natural and synthetic drug manufacturing, supply, and trade. He announced that awareness about the adverse effects of drug abuse will be integrated into the school curriculum for classes 7 to 10.Fadnavis said the focus will be on curriculum integra…
Hyderabad, July 6 (IANS) Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) C.V. Anand said on Monday that drug traffickers will be treated as more dangerous than extremists and terrorists.He stated that drug offenders will be dealt with even more stringently under the law.The police chief said that effective control of drug trafficking and ganja smuggling in Bhadradri Kothagudem and Khammam districts would play a decisive role in strengthening anti-drug enforcement across the state.He made these remark…
Jalandhar, July 5 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday said that society must collectively resolve to build a drug-free and educated community while pursuing systemic reform and nation-building. “Only then can meaningful contributions be made towards creating a society rooted in service, respect and values,” he added.CM Saini was addressing a ceremony dedicated to the 39th Dikshant and Seva Samman of Piyush Muni Maharaj in Punjab’s Jalandhar city.The Chief Minister sai…
Bengaluru, June 30 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday declared that the state government’s goal is to make state drug-free by 2028 and called upon citizens, students and youth to join hands with the government in eliminating the narcotics menace. He was speaking after inaugurating the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking-2026 programme organised by the Karnataka Police at the Kanteerava Indoor Stadium in Bengaluru.”Our goal is to build a drug-free …
Tumakuru (Karnataka), June 27 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara on Saturday expressed concern over the growing menace of drug abuse, warning that organised attempts are being made to lure young people into addiction. Calling it a major challenge facing society, he urged the youth to stay away from narcotics and actively participate in sports to lead a healthy lifestyle.Speaking after flagging off the Olympic Day Run organised by the Karnataka Olympic Association in collabora…
Shillong, June 26 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday said that the state’s DREAM (Drug Reduction, Elimination and Action) Mission has evolved from a government initiative into a people’s movement, bringing together communities, institutions and organisations in a coordinated fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking.The initiative is the Meghalaya government’s flagship mission aimed at preventing drug abuse, strengthening rehabilitation, creating awareness, support…