In a spirited display of unity and patriotism, Inspector General of Chandigarh, Pushpendra Kumar, on Wednesday administered the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat' (Drug-Free India) pledge to all participants and attendees during the full-dress rehearsal for the 79th Independence Day celebrations.
The drive, launched on March 1, 2025, on the directives of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has led to the registration of 14,906 FIRs and the arrest of 23,647 drug smugglers, reaffirming the state government's commitment to a drug-free Punjab.
Notably, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked the Commissioners of Police, Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendent of Police to make Punjab a drug-free state. The Punjab government has also constituted a 5-member Cabinet Sub-Committee, led by the state's Finance Minister, Harp
Mansukh Mandaviya emphasised the importance of keeping the nation's youth away from drugs and encouraged the large crowd gathered at the BHU campus to adopt an active lifestyle, saying, "A healthy body can only lead to a healthy mind, and a healthy mind can only catalyse the nation towards V
Organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the Summit brought together more than 600 youth leaders, representatives from over 120 spiritual and socio-cultural organisations, Academicians, and domain experts. The event marked a defining moment in Bharat's journey toward a drug-fre
The 32nd edition of the Fit India Sundays on Cycle culminated in a grand celebration of fitness and a strong message against substance abuse with Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya riding a cycle along with a massive crowd of over 3000 individuals here at the Bana
Speaking to ANI a day after the seminar and exhibition at the historic Gaiety Theatre in Shimla, Negi said that the misconceptions about narcotics in industrial use need to be ended first.
Vrindavan (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 5: In a significant step toward making quality pain relief accessible to all, a Free Pain Relief Camp will be held on July 9 and 10 in Vrindavan, offering non-invasive, drug-free treatments for individuals suffering from chronic pain and spinal disorde
"We are thoroughly monitoring and checking all trains originating from Odisha. Over the last six months, we have seized 21,736 kilograms of ganja. A majority of the ganja is being transported from Odisha, which is why we are focusing more on trains from that region," Inspector General Ake Ra
The event saw participation from children as young as nine years old to senior citizens over 80. Competitions were held in four categories: Half Marathon, Mini Marathon, Dream Run, and a Special Run for participants with disabilities.
Shaikh Khader Rahaman, Chief Commissioner, Central Tax, Central Excise and Customs, Thiruvananthapuram Zone, inaugurated the function, and T Tiju, Commissioner, CCP,Kochi, conducted an Awareness Session for the students at the Govt. Higher Secondary School for Girls, Ernakulam.