Srinagar, May 11 (IANS) During the ongoing 100-day long ‘Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyaan’, 616 FIRs were registered and 646 people were arrested as authorities demolished a structure belonging to a drug peddler in Sopore. Officials said on Sunday that during the ongoing anti-drug campaign 614 FIRs were registered, 646 people were arrested as authorities demolished a structure belonging to a drug peddler in Sopore town.An official statement said that the Jammu and Kashmir administration has…
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Srinagar, May 8 (IANS) The single-largest narcotics-linked property attachment in the Union Territory, worth Rs 6.5 crore, has been carried out in J&K’s Anantnag district, police said on Friday.A police statement said in continuation of its sustained and aggressive crackdown against the narcotics network, Anantnag police has initiated attachment/seizure proceedings under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act against Bashir Ahmad Mir, son of Gul Mohammad Mir, and his family members, residents of Doo…
Srinagar, May 3 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha led a massive anti-drug march in Srinagar city on Sunday, wherein he reiterated the government’s commitment to zero tolerance towards drug trafficking and narco-terrorism.L-G Manoj Sinha said the anti-drug campaign will continue till the last drug smuggler, drug peddler, or drug dealer is operating in the union territory.He launched a major campaign against drug abuse and narco-terrorism in Srinagar, reaffirming the administratio…
Jammu, April 24 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G), Manoj Sinha, on Friday asked for a united fight against drug abuse as the crisis is eroding the very foundations of the society. The L-G has launched ‘Drug-Free J&K Campaign’ in Reasi, urging communities, institutions, and individuals alike to unite in the fight against drug abuse, a crisis he warned is eroding the very foundations of society from within.He appealed for a broad‑based people’s movement while highlighting th…
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday praised the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) for securing punishment for 73 drug offenders in the first three months of 2026, an official said. In a message on social media, HM Shah said, “To protect our youth from the scourge of drugs, the Modi govt is ruthlessly demolishing drug cartels and is also ensuring their conviction.”“Under this mission, the NCB has made a breakthrough in getting 73 drug offenders convicted in…
Jammu, April 11 (IANS) The Indian Army’s White Knight Corps on Saturday launched a 100‑day anti‑drug campaign in Jammu and Kashmir, in alignment with the UT administration’s efforts under the ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’.Defence ministry spokesperson Lt Colonel Suneel Bartwal said in a statement that in alignment with the efforts of State functionaries under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, Chief of Staff (COS) White Knight Corps launched a three-month-long series of high-impact activit…
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan said on Sunday that the challenges faced by the world today can be resolved through meditation, which can play a role by bringing peace and clarity, while fostering the ability to listen and understand others. Addressing the Global Conference of Meditation Leaders — Meditation for Holistic Living and a Peaceful World at the Bharat Mandapam here, the Vice-President referred to the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat@ 2047’ and said that along with…
Bengaluru, March 30 (IANS) Condemning the decision of the Congress-led government in Karnataka not to award marks for the third language, including Hindi, for Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Class 10) students, the BJP has said that connecting language is essential for nation-building and there was no need to oppose the Hindi language. Addressing reporters in Bengaluru, C.N. Ashwath Narayan, former deputy chief minister and BJP MLA, on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress governm…
Chandigarh, March 25 (IANS) In a major push towards strengthening the anti-narcotics framework, the 12th State-level Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) meeting chaired by Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi here on Wednesday reviewed the state’s progress and outlined an integrated, technology-driven roadmap to combat drug trafficking and abuse. The meeting was told that enforcement actions gathered considerable momentum in 2025 compared to 2024.First Information reports (FIRs) registered durin…
Srinagar, March 7 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Saturday reviewed the anti-terrorist operations and the prevailing law and order situation in Awantipora police district.Officials said the DGP, Nalin Prabhat, IPS, chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the overall security scenario, counter-terror (CT) operations, both kinetic and non-kinetic, and the law and order situation in Police District Awantipora.He was accompanied by Special DG Coord…