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…
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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…
Srinagar, May 12 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G), Manoj Sinha, on Tuesday joined the ‘Drug-Free Jammu and Kashmir’ campaign in Baramulla town, engaging with citizens and participating in a Padyatra. The L-G also announced the launch of two innovative pillars under the campaign for the next 69 days — the Community Immunisation Program against drugs and the Family Fortress Initiative.Speaking on the occasion, L-G Sinha said that “just as we have taught communities to vaccinate …
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…
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…