The Virbhadra Singh Foundation and Himachal Pradesh Boxing Association organise an international professional boxing championship at Shimla's Ridge on June 22, honouring the late Chief Minister while promoting drug abuse awareness. Boxers from India, Russia, and Uzbekistan participate.
The coordinated drive was carried out on June 17 at known drug hotspots such as Gulbazar, Heritage Park, and Gwala Basti, based on repeated public complaints about drug use during evening hours.
Highlighting the sports personalities and sports equipment manufacturing industries in Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on Wednesday that his government would "wash away the stigma of drugs" from the state through sports.
Yudh Nashian Virudh campaign emphasises both intensified enforcement and robust community-based prevention to effectively tackle drug abuse across Punjab.
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], May 21: One of the biggest issues related to mental health today is substance abuse, and Bangalore is not free from it. In 2022, the city had the highest number of substance abuse cases after Mumbai. The spectrum of drug abuse in the city is quite wide, from al
Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla raised concern over rising drug deaths in Punjab, especially in Amritsar. He blamed the state government and said many people have died. He urged action and said the Chief Minister must take responsibility for the worsening drug problem.
"From today, the Nasha Mukti Yatra is starting in Punjab. This Yatra will go to every village and every ward of Punjab. Through this Yatra, people will now be connected with the Nasha Mukti Abhiyan. In every village and every ward, people will take an oath that they will not consume drugs th
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday banned all direct food and courier deliveries to students across federal educational institutions amid the growing influence of drugs, Dawn reported.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday praised Chandigarh's 'Walk for Drug-Free Chandigarh' initiative, led by Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, calling it a mission for all and reaffirming his government's commitment to eradicating drug abuse in Punjab.
The Haryana government has a multi-pronged strategy to tackle the drug menace through the State Action Plan. The plan focuses on three pillars: public awareness, de-addiction and rehabilitation, and stringent action against drug traffickers.
The Haryana government has a multi-pronged strategy to tackle the drug menace through the State Action Plan. The plan focuses on three pillars: public awareness, de-addiction and rehabilitation, and stringent action against drug traffickers.
The meeting, attended by deputy commissioners and senior police superintendents via videoconferencing, underscored the need for a comprehensive approach to tackle the challenges of drug abuse and trafficking in Haryana.