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Govt announces annual licensing policy for cultivation of opium poppy for
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Union Government, on Friday, announced the annual licensing policy for crop year 2025-26 during the Opium Crop Year from 1st October, 2025 to 30th September, 2026, of license for cultivation of opium poppy, for the farmers in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
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Punjab Police arrest 98 drug smugglers in statewide raids on 172nd day of
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
According to officials, the latest raids resulted in the recovery of 954 grams of heroin, 81 kilograms of poppy husk, 497 intoxicant tablets/capsules, and Rs 5,770 in cash from the accused.
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Balochistan grapples with deadly mine accidents and surge in poppy cultiva
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Balochistan faces deadly coal mine accidents and rising poppy cultivation, raising concerns among residents and lawmakers. Officials warn that the spread of poppy farming threatens youth and society, calling for urgent action to prevent a worsening drug crisis.
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J-K: NCB Srinagar busts major poppy straw smuggling network in south Kashm
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Srinagar Zone, has uncovered a major drug smuggling racket in South Kashmir with the arrest of two individuals, including a former militant, and the seizure of 39 kilograms of poppy straw.
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HP Police conducts anti-drug campaign in state, recover drugs; several cas
Updated : 11 months, 4 weeks ago IST
According to a press release from Himachal Pradesh police, large quantities of hashish, opium, Chitta, and stolen poppy have been recovered.
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Superstar Rajinikanth Leaves a Living Legacy at POPPYS Tuskers Hill Resort
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Anaikatti (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 28: In a heartwarming gesture that fused star power with a message of sustainability, legendary actor Superstar Rajinikanth left behind more than memories during his recent stay at POPPYS Tuskers Hill Resort in Anaikatti.
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MP: CBN Neemuch arrests 12, seizes ganja, poppy straw, opium in various an
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The CBN team also confiscated two trucks and six motorcycles during these operations. Of these actions against the illegal drugs, the arrest of three people and seizure of ganja and poppy straw was made on Thursday.
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Manipur: Security forces destroy 35 acres of poppy cultivation in Kangpokp
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
According to Manipur Police, on February 25, following an intensive search, poppy plantations spanning approximately 35 acres, with a potential to yield opium worth Rs 3 crores 90 lakhs were destroyed each under Saikul Police Station area under the Kangpokpi District.
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UK minister Jonathan Reynolds arrives in India to restart Free Trade Agree
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Union minister Piyush Goyal posted on X, "Delighted to meet & welcome @JReynoldsMP, UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade, to Incredible India! Looking forward to an action-packed day of discussions."
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Assam: 8 bighas of poppy cultivation destroyed, CM Sarma lauds security fo
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday lauded the efforts of security forces for destroying 8 bighas of poppy cultivation in the Char area of Ghulani Tapu, near the Assam-Bengal border.
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Manipur: Security forces destroy illicit poppy cultivation in Kangpokpi
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Acting on credible intelligence inputs on February 12, following an intensive search, two large poppy plantations spanning approximately six acres, with a potential to yield 30 kg of opium were uncovered and destroyed.
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90 acres of poppy plantation destroyed in Ukrhul: Manipur CM N Biren Singh
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh praised the successful anti-drug operation in Ukhrul district, where combined forces destroyed 90 acres of poppy plantations, burned 12 huts, and registered FIRs for further investigation.
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