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Nagpur: ₹53.3 Lakh MD Seized, Two Rajasthan Men Held
Nagpur MIDC police arrest two from Rajasthan, seize 533gm mephedrone worth ₹53.30 lakh ahead of New Year. Operation Thunder uncovers interstate drug network targeting city celebrations.
Davangere Police Bust Rajasthan Drug Ring, 4 Held
Davangere Police crack down on an interstate drug network from Rajasthan, arresting four and seizing narcotics. Read the full investigation details here.
Kerala's New Anti-Drug Plan: Pledge & Tests for Pvt Staff
Kerala Police proposes PODA, requiring private sector employees to sign an anti-drug pledge, consent to testing, and face termination if found using substances. Aimed at youth aged 25-35.
Bhopal: BTech Students Held for Failed ATM Heist
Two BTech students and an accomplice attempted to steal an ATM in Bhopal's Govindpura to fund their drug addiction and luxury lifestyle. Police have arrested two, search on for the third. Read the full story.
26 Firms Face Action in Delhi Drug Dept Mehrauli Raid
Delhi's Drug Control Department conducted a major raid in Mehrauli, taking action against 26 firms for violations. Read about the crackdown on illegal drug trade.
Two Arrested with Chitta in Shimla
Shimla Police apprehend two individuals and seize 1.5 grams of chitta (heroin) near the ISBT. Read about the ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking in Himachal Pradesh.
Drug Awareness Session at Mount Carmel School Zirakpur
Mount Carmel School in Zirakpur organized a crucial drug awareness session for students, led by a police inspector. The initiative aimed to educate youth on substance abuse dangers and build a drug-free society. Read more about this vital school program.
Nagaland University Proposes Digital Rehab Law for Addiction
Researchers propose a new 'Digital Rehabilitation Law' using AI and telemedicine to transform India's addiction recovery. Could this be the solution to reach underserved communities?
Punjab Police nabs 153 peddlers in major anti-drug op
In a major crackdown, Punjab Police arrested 153 drug peddlers and seized heroin, opium, and cash. The operation marks day 294 of the state's 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' campaign. Read more.
Congress Yatra Attacks Gujarat Govt on Drugs, Farm Loans
Congress launches second leg of Jan Aakrosh Yatra in Gujarat, alleging govt inaction led to 25 lakh drug addicts and corruption in MGNREGA. Read the full report.
49 Himachal drug samples fail quality tests, recall ordered
Himachal drug controller directs firms to recall stock after 49 medicine samples fail quality tests. Substandard drugs include medication for fever, heart attacks, and diabetes. Learn which medicines to avoid.
Rs 1 Crore Drug Haul in Dima Hasao, Two Arrested
In a major pre-Christmas crackdown, Dima Hasao police seized 527g of brown sugar worth Rs 1 crore and arrested two alleged traffickers on NH-27. Read about the operation and the drug route from Aizawl.
Takeda's Oral Psoriasis Drug Succeeds in Late-Stage Trials
Takeda's oral drug zasocitinib, discovered using AI, showed high efficacy in psoriasis trials, boosting its stock. Could be a game-changer for millions. Read the full analysis.
Karnataka Govt's War on Drugs: 2000 Arrests in 2024
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara announces a major crackdown on narcotics, revealing 1,500 cases and 2,000 arrests this year. The government vows to eradicate the drug menace from the state.
International Drug Smuggling Gang Busted, Key Accused Held
Haryana Police busts an international drug smuggling network, arresting a key accused from Punjab. The gang used drones to smuggle narcotics across the India-Pakistan border. Read the full details of the operation.
5 Substandard Drugs Found, Rajasthan Issues Recall
Rajasthan's drug safety body finds 5 medicines substandard, orders statewide withdrawal. Includes drugs for allergies, diabetes, and infections. Read details.
Himachal CM Sukhu leads Anti-Chitta walkathon in Hamirpur
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu led a massive 'Chitta-Free Himachal' walkathon in Hamirpur, pledging to dismantle drug networks with a focus on rehab. Thousands participated.
Punjab Police Seize 5.5 Kg Heroin, Arrest 3 in Major Bust
Punjab Police arrested three individuals and seized 5.5 kg of heroin in a significant drug bust in Tarn Taran. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat narcotics smuggling in the state.
Doctor sentenced in Matthew Perry ketamine case
A doctor involved in supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his overdose death has been sentenced to 8 months of home confinement. Read the full details of the case.
Sadashiva Swami's campaign frees Haveri from addiction
Sadashiva Swami of Haveri Hukkerimath led a successful month-long 'Addiction-Free Villages Initiative'. Over 75 villages pledged to quit alcohol, cigarettes & gutka. Read the inspiring story.
Himachal CM Sukhu's Stern Warning to Drug Networks
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu vows decisive battle against 'chitta', reveals major crackdown stats. Join the movement for a drug-free state.
5 Arrested in Coimbatore for Illicit Painkiller Sales
Coimbatore rural police arrested five men for illegally selling painkillers to youngsters near Pollachi. The drugs were injected using saline syringes. Read the full investigation details.
Nick Reiner arrested for suspected murder of parents
Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner, arrested on suspicion of murder after his parents were found dead in their LA home. Details on the shocking case inside.
Indore Police arrests 3, seizes drugs worth Rs 2.2 lakh
Indore police arrested three individuals in separate drug busts, recovering brown sugar and MD worth over Rs 2.2 lakh. Read the full details of the crackdown here.
Delhi Matricide Suspect Caught at Nepal Border After 5-Year Run
Delhi Police arrests Animesh Jha, a drug-addicted software engineer who killed his mother in 2017 and fled to Nepal on pandemic bail. Read the full investigation details.
Punjab Drug Crisis: MP Raises Infant Sale Case in Parliament
MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal raised Punjab's severe drug crisis in Lok Sabha, citing a couple selling their baby & graffiti. She slammed AAP govt, demanded Centre's intervention.
Maliwal Criticises Punjab Govt's Drug War in Rajya Sabha
AAP MP Swati Maliwal questions Punjab govt's spending on ads vs. ground reality of drug menace. ED raids expose de-addiction centres supplying drugs. Read the full debate.
Kithala Basketball Players Unite in Pledge Against Drug Addiction
Young basketball players in Kithala, Jalandhar, take a powerful pledge against drug addiction, promoting sports as a positive alternative. Read their inspiring commitment to a drug-free community.
Punjab Minister Counters Himachal CM's Drug Smuggling Claim
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema refutes Himachal CM Sukhu's claim that drugs enter via Punjab, highlighting Himachal's internal failures and Punjab's anti-drug campaign results. Read the full political spat.
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