UP STF arrests 4 in ganja smuggling bust, seizes 224 kg
Uttar Pradesh STF arrests four men, including a farmer and EV agency owner, for smuggling 224 kg of ganja worth over Rs 20 lakh. Read details of the Hapur operation.
Uttar Pradesh STF arrests four men, including a farmer and EV agency owner, for smuggling 224 kg of ganja worth over Rs 20 lakh. Read details of the Hapur operation.
Ullal police arrested a 31-year-old man for ganja peddling near a railway track in Talapady, seizing 450g of cannabis worth Rs 21,000. Read the full details of the NDPS Act case here.
Back-to-back bird flu outbreaks in Kerala's Alappuzha and Kottayam districts have pushed duck farmers to the brink of collapse. Learn about the crisis and the urgent calls for government aid.
An Air India Express pilot was arrested and later released on bail for allegedly assaulting a colleague at Delhi's IGI Airport. The incident occurred on December 29, 2025.
A 40-year-old businessman in Ahmedabad's Rakhial was attacked with a sharp weapon by his neighbour's son. The assailant accused him of informing police about his father's marijuana business, leading to an arrest. Read the full details.
Patna police dismantled a major ganja smuggling network, arresting six and seizing 84 kg of drugs. The gang used the city as a transit point for Delhi and Varanasi. Read the full investigation details.
In a major drug bust, Customs at Kempegowda Airport seized 12.46 kg of hydroponic ganja worth Rs 6.23 crore. Three passengers from Thailand were arrested. Read the full investigation details.
Indore police's crime branch arrests absconding drug supplier Brajkant Choursiya. Seizure worth over ₹5.57 lakh included ganja & MD drugs. Read the full investigation details here.
Tirupati district's 2025 crime data shows less than 1% overall increase. Key highlights: 22% drop in cybercrime, 5.4% rise in property crime, and a decline in road accidents. Read the full analysis.
Railway Protection Force personnel confiscated 4kg of ganja from an abandoned bag at Trichy Junction. This month's total seizure reaches 40kg, the highest in two years. Read more.
A 37-year-old man stabbed his wife at Muttom Metro station in Kochi. Police apprehended him on the spot. Separately, Customs seized hybrid ganja worth Rs 4.3 crore at Kochi airport.
In a major drug bust, Cochin Customs seized 40 kg of hybrid ganja worth Rs 4 crore at Kochi airport. Two passengers from Bangkok were arrested. Read the full investigation details.
Andhra Pradesh police arrest eight, including a woman software engineer, for smuggling high-grade cannabis from Odisha border to Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. Read the full investigation details.
Customs AIU at Surat Airport seizes 3.11 kg cannabis worth Rs 3.11 crore from a woman arriving from Bangkok. This marks the second such case in a week, raising concerns about the airport becoming a transit hub for international drug smuggling. Read more.
A Christmas Eve clash between carol singers in Kerala's Alappuzha left several injured, including women and children. Police investigation underway. Read the full report.
Excise officials in KR Nagar, Mysuru, arrested two individuals and seized 974 grams of dry ganja near Thopamma temple. The accused were allegedly transporting the contraband for sale. Read the full details of the NDPS Act case here.
Coimbatore police incinerated a massive 2,191 kg of seized ganja at a bio-waste facility. The drugs were confiscated in 1,317 NDPS cases across four districts. Read the full report on this significant crackdown.
Tamil Nadu's Narcotics Intelligence Bureau incinerated 2,106 kg of seized ganja near Trichy. The massive drug destruction follows 289 recent cases. Read the full report on the state's crackdown.
A policeman from Avadi commissionerate faces probe for allegedly selling ganja after receiving online payment. Kodungaiyur police uncovered the racket, seizing 3 kg of contraband. Read the full investigation details.
Ballari Central Jail authorities uncovered six mobile phones and chargers in a surprise night search. The operation points to a smuggling network run by influential inmates. Read the full report.
Dense fog blankets North India, severely disrupting rail services. Premium trains like Vande Bharat and Rajdhani Express face delays exceeding 8 hours. Get the latest updates on affected services.
H5N1 avian influenza confirmed in 11 Kerala panchayats. Authorities launch massive culling operation. Health officials urge caution but say properly cooked poultry is safe.
Excise officials in Odisha's Ganjam district arrested four persons, including a woman, and seized 52 kg of ganja worth ₹25 lakh. One accused was previously arrested for smuggling. Read the full details.
A central laboratory has confirmed an outbreak of avian influenza in parts of Alappuzha and Kottayam, Kerala. Authorities are taking containment measures. Stay informed about the affected areas and safety protocols.
A 25-year-old labourer from Odisha was arrested in Hosur with 6.3 kg of ganja. The Prohibition Enforcement Wing seized the drugs near the Karnataka border. Read the full investigation details.
Independent councillor Jose Chellappan backs UDF, ending Alappuzha municipality deadlock. UDF gains majority for chairperson elections on Dec 26. Key development plan includes EMS stadium and CCTV coverage.
Delhi Police registers FIR after an Air India Express pilot allegedly assaulted a flyer. Investigation underway using CCTV footage and evidence. Read the latest details.
Ganja seizures in Trichy have nearly tripled in 2025. Smugglers are now using roads and intra-state trains as authorities intensify checks on interstate routes. Read the full report.
Prakasam district police seized 7kg of ganja in a major drug bust at Ongole railway station and on Alappuzha Express. Five persons from Jharkhand and Bihar detained. Public urged to report drug crimes via toll-free numbers.
The Union government has approved the construction of three holiday homes in Kerala's Munnar and Alappuzha to boost local tourism and provide affordable stays. Learn more about this new initiative.