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…
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Guwahati, June 26 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that the state government has intensified its crackdown on quack doctors as part of its broader campaign against social evils, asserting that protecting the sanctity of the healthcare system remains a top priority.In a post on X, the Chief Minister said the government is committed to eliminating all forms of illegal activities that endanger society.“We’re committed to weeding out all forms of evil from our society…
Jaipur, June 3 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has directed officials to intensify the state’s campaign against drug trafficking by dismantling organised narcotics networks, targeting the illegal assets of drug mafias and strengthening surveillance in border areas.Chairing a high-level review meeting of the Home Department on Wednesday, he called for strict action against illegal vehicle modifications and emphasised the need to transform the resolve for a “Drug-Free Rajasthan…
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) India’s premier agency responsible for gathering and analysing intelligence from abroad, the Research and Analysis Wing, held its annual lecture series on Friday, which began in 2007 to honour its founder, Rameshwar Nath Kao. Union Home Minister Amit Shah delivered his address at the event this year on “Narcotics: A Borderless Threat, A Collective Responsibility”.In his statement, the Home Minister said that under the leadership of PM Modi, India had set a national…
Hyderabad, Dec 30 (IANS) Drug cases in Telangana increased by 30.36 per cent during 2025, though the overall crime rate in the state dipped by 2.33 per cent. A total of 2,542 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act were registered during 2025. The state had reported 1,950 cases during the previous year.Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE), the new name given in June to the Telangana Anti-Narcotic Bureau, seized drugs worth Rs 172.93 crores during 2025…