Bengaluru, June 30 (IANS) The Karnataka government led by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday announced the launch of two major anti-drug initiatives—’Operation RISE’ and the ‘Beda Bro’ campaign—as part of its intensified drive against narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, reaffirming its commitment to making the state drug-free through a combination of strict enforcement, public awareness and rehabilitation. In a statement issued on the occasion of the International Day Against …
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United Nations, June 27 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for harnessing technology to stop drug cyber-trafficking, working with police and authorities to detect and disrupt criminal networks and the manufacture of synthetic drugs, and boosting investment in prevention, harm-reduction and treatment. On Friday (Local time), in his message on the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, observed annually on June 26, Guterres said illicit drug trafficking …
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan will be on a two-day visit to Karnataka from Saturday to attend a religious event and a conclave on drug-free India in Bengaluru, an official said. On Saturday, the Vice President will attend the 517th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Nadaprabhu Sri Kempegowda in Bengaluru, said the official in a statement.On Sunday, the Vice President will participate in the Nasha Mukt Bharat Conclave, organised as part of the Foundation Day of the Ra…
Imphal, June 26 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Friday stressed that building a healthy and progressive society requires collective efforts to eliminate drug abuse, urging people, especially the youth, to stay away from narcotics. Marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Chief Minister flagged off a 10-km Mega Awareness Run under the theme “World Drug Problem: Persisting Issues, New Challenges, Innovative Responses” from the Wester…
Amaravati, June 26 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh stands for zero tolerance for drug trafficking, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Friday on the occasion of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.He stated that the state government was committed to cracking down on drug trafficking and bringing the offenders to justice.“On this International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, we are reminded that the fight against drugs is ultimately a fight for our young p…
Hyderabad, June 26 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Friday appealed to people to stay away from drugs and strive towards building a healthy society.On the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Chief Minister and the Governor, in their messages, called upon people to say no to drugs.Chief Minister Revanth Reddy urged everyone to strive towards building a healthy society by staying away from drugs. In a message to mark …
Gandhinagar, June 26 (IANS) Gujarat Police has prevented narcotic substances worth more than Rs 13,600 crore from reaching users in Gujarat and other parts of India over the past five years, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said on Friday as the state marked the ‘International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking’.In a statement on social media platform on X, Sanghavi said Gujarat Police had registered more than 3,700 cases under anti-narcotics laws during the five-year period and …
Guwahati, June 26 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to intensifying its fight against narcotics, stating that the state would continue its relentless crackdown on drug abuse and illicit trafficking to safeguard the future of the youth. Marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Chief Minister said the menace of drugs poses a serious threat to society and stressed that the government has been working…
Aizawl, June 25 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Thursday said that visible drug abuse on the streets of the state has declined significantly due to sustained, coordinated efforts by the government, law enforcement agencies, civil society organisations, churches, and local communities. He noted that many individuals battling substance addiction have successfully undergone rehabilitation and reintegrated into society.Ahead of the ‘International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Traffic…
Aizawl, June 23 (IANS) Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar on Tuesday said the state government, in collaboration with various organisations, has been carrying out sustained and coordinated efforts to curb drug abuse and trafficking, reaffirming its commitment to tackling the growing narcotics challenge in the state. Addressing a seminar on the theme “Emerging Trends and New Challenges Faced by Mizoram”, the Minister stressed the need for stronger and more coordinated ac…