Amritsar, Jan 15 (IANS) Expressing concern over rising drug abuse among the youth in Punjab, President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said that in recent years, the problem has emerged as a serious challenge, affecting the youth the most. “This problem is impacting not only health but also the social, economic, and moral fabric of society. A lasting solution to this problem is essential for a healthy society,” she said in her address at the 50th golden jubilee convocation of Guru Nanak Dev Unive…
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Amritsar, Jan 15 (IANS) Stressing on scientific temperament and women empowerment, President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday flagged the problem of drug abuse in Punjab, calling for a lasting solution to the menace.Addressing the convocation ceremony of the Guru Nanak Dev University at Amritsar, the President said the role of educational institutions is crucial for finding a solution to the drug abuse problem and all stakeholders should make every possible effort to guide the youth in the right direc…
Chandigarh, Jan 8 (IANS) Renowned Punjabi singer and cultural icon Gurdas Maan on Thursday paid a courtesy call on Punjab Governor and Administrator, Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, at Lok Bhavan here. During the meeting, both dignitaries held an in-depth discussion on the growing menace of drug abuse, which continues to severely plague Punjab, having a destructive impact on the youth of the state.Expressing deep concern, the Governor emphasised the collective responsibility of society to safeg…
Erode (Tamil Nadu), Jan 7 (IANS ) Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) coordinator Seeman on Wednesday strongly criticised Tamil Nadu’s ruling DMK and the opposition AIADMK for hurling corruption allegations at each other, calling the political slugfest a “tragic farce” staged for public consumption.Addressing reporters in Erode, Seeman said the two Dravidian majors had reduced politics to a spectacle, hurling one corruption charge after another without any genuine intent to cleanse public life.’Look at ho…
Srinagar, Jan 6 (IANS) The police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district said on Tuesday that it achieved a major success by intercepting a truck carrying contraband heroin worth lakhs of rupees and the driver of the vehicle has also been arrested in connection with the case, officials said. A police statement said, “In a major success reflecting its sustained crackdown on the drug menace, Pulwama Police today intercepted a truck during naka checking at Litter, leading to the recovery of a subs…
Jammu, Jan 3 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday unveiled the poster of an awareness film titled ‘The Last Dose’ on drug abuse at Lok Bhawan. The film has been produced by Khwaish Gupta Productions.A Lok Bhawan press communique said the Lt Governor congratulated the entire team and conveyed his best wishes to them.Khwaish Gupta, Founder of Khwaish Gupta Productions; Shivdeep Gupta and Priya Gupta, Producers of the film, along with other team members, were present at …
Chennai, Dec 30 (IANS) Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief coordinator Seeman on Tuesday strongly condemned the brutal killing of a migrant labourer in Tiruttani, describing the incident as a shameful blot on Tamil society and a direct consequence of the State government’s failure to curb drug abuse and crime. Seeman referred to the murder of Siraj, a migrant worker from Odisha, who was allegedly attacked and killed by four drug-addicted youths while travelling on a suburban train to Tiruttani. He…
Chennai, Dec 29 (IANS) AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Monday strongly condemned the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government over a disturbing incident in which a group of teenagers allegedly attacked a youth with sharp weapons on a moving train, calling it a reflection of the “complete collapse of law and order” in the state.Reacting to reports that four 17-year-old boys, allegedly carrying knives, attacked a youth identified as Suraj on a train travelling from Chennai to Tiruttani, P…
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 23 (IANS) Alarmed by the growing incidence of drug abuse among economically stable youth, particularly in the private sector, the Kerala Police has unveiled a comprehensive strategy combining strict enforcement with workplace-level prevention. The initiative, titled Prevention of Drug Abuse (PODA), was announced on Tuesday by State Police Chief Ravada Chandrasekhar as part of a wider effort to curb narcotics trafficking and substance misuse in the State.As part of the int…