The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Interior, has been elected to the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) for the 2026-2029 term, as a representative of the Asia-Pacific Group.
Delhi Police's Narcotics Squad has apprehended two interstate drug suppliers and seized 9.350 kilograms of ganja valued at approximately Rs 4.5 lakh. The accused have been identified as Rakesh (46) and Nitesh Nanda (34).
The governor has launched a six-day anti-drug padyatra from April 3 to April 8, covering the Gurdaspur and Amritsar districts, to raise awareness and mobilise public participation in the cause
Himachal Pradesh Police have detained a habitual drug offender under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (PIT NDPS Act) for a period of hree months to curb his involvement in drug trafficking activities, police said in a statement on Saturday.
Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Ropar Range Harcharan Singh Bhullar said that 435 panchayats and wards have passed a resolution disallowing anyone from selling drugs, which the police consider a "big achievement."
Kataria said on Friday that the government alone cannot fight against any social evil without the support of the people and requested them to motivate people to quit drug abuse.
Taking immediate and stern action amidst the ongoing anti-drugs campaign 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Lady Constable Amandeep Kaur has been dismissed from the service for involvement in drugs case, informed Inspector General of Polic
Reacting to this, RK Aggarwal (National President, Bulk Drugs Manufacturers Association of India) said that it will have no impact on the pharma sector.
The recent imposition of a 27 per cent reciprocal tariff on Indian exports by the United States, while exempting the pharmaceutical sector, has raised concerns about potential future trade restrictions on drug exports.
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Thursday flagged off a foot march against the drug menace from Shri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor to Dera Baba Nanak.
Security forces in Manipur have recovered a significant amount of arms, ammunition, and explosives and arrested several cadres of insurgent groups and drug traffickers in various operations conducted over the last 24 hours, Manipur Police said on Wednesday.