Punjab Sports Drive Fights Youth Drug Addiction
The Punjab government initiates a major sports program targeting youth to build a healthy lifestyle and deter drug addiction through active engagement.
The Punjab government initiates a major sports program targeting youth to build a healthy lifestyle and deter drug addiction through active engagement.
Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh instructs deputy commissioners to collaborate with ITIs, NGOs, and industries to offer job-oriented skills training to individuals recovering from drug addiction.
Aam Aadmi Party's 'Yudh Nashe Ke Virudh' initiative is providing crucial support and rehabilitation to families battling drug addiction in Punjab, offering a new path to recovery.
Punjab BJP leader Paramjit Kainth criticizes the state's approach to the drug menace, saying treating addicts as criminals and hiding data is failing. He highlights weak de-addiction infrastructure. Read more.
Khanna police dismantled a drug corridor from Punjab border to Chandigarh, seizing over 4 kg heroin in a highway raid. Five key suppliers arrested. Read the full story.
The Punjab government has issued a major reshuffle, transferring 22 senior IPS officers to new roles following their promotions. Key appointments include new police chiefs for several districts. Get the full list of postings here.
Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla emphasizes shared responsibility for a drug-free state, urging police action, media support, and public participation. Read about the comprehensive anti-drug campaign.
Former J&K CM Omar Abdullah, in Amritsar, stated violence & unemployment persist post-Article 370 abrogation. He highlighted the drug menace and praised women's empowerment initiatives.
New England Patriots receiver Kayshon Boutte reveals his harrowing $90,000 gambling addiction battle at LSU. Discover how injury and fatherhood changed his path. Read his powerful story.
Punjab's government announces a surge in global investments, promising better job opportunities and skill development for its youth. Discover how this economic push will transform the state's employment landscape.
A groundbreaking Nimhans-Harvard study finds yoga as adjunct therapy reduces opioid withdrawal recovery from 9 to 5 days. Discover the low-cost, high-impact solution for addiction.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launches Phase 2 of the 'War on Drugs', targeting hotspots and enhancing rehabilitation. Get the latest on the state's crackdown strategy.
The Jalandhar District Legal Services Authority successfully concluded a month-long drug awareness drive, reaching thousands across villages and educational institutions to combat substance abuse.
Amritsar police confiscated 5 kg of heroin in two separate operations near the border. One suspect arrested. Details on the major drug bust and ongoing investigations.
Narcotics Control Bureau's 2025 crackdown led to seizure of 1.3 lakh kg drugs worth Rs 2000 crore & 994 arrests. Conviction rate rose to 67%. Read the full report.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann launches the second phase of the anti-drug campaign 'War Against Drugs 2.0', emphasizing community involvement and youth awareness to eradicate the menace.
Jalandhar police demolish house of a wanted drug peddler in Maqsoodan. A major action under NDPS Act sends a strong anti-drug message. Read details.
Punjab Police crack down on narcotics in Banga, arresting individuals and seizing heroin, poppy husk, and intoxicant tablets. Read about the ongoing war on drugs.
Punjab Police's ANTF and BSF seized 19.98kg heroin near Amritsar, arresting four, including a key operative linked to Pakistan-based handlers. Read the full details of the cross-border drug bust.
Ranchi DLSA organized painting & essay competitions in schools to educate students on drug abuse effects. The drive is part of the national DAWN scheme for a drug-free India.
Punjab Police seize narcotics worth Rs 1.22 crore from Ferozepur godowns. Major crackdown on drug smuggling network in the border district. Read the full details of the operation.
Punjab's economic woes stem from a deeper collapse of belief. Explore why fiscal stress, migration, and stalled industry are symptoms of a profound crisis of confidence in the state's future.
Punjab Police arrest 119 individuals in a major anti-drug operation across the state. The crackdown targets smugglers and seizes significant contraband. Read the full report on the ongoing war against drugs.
Jammu & Kashmir government holds workshop for over 100 mosque imams to combat rising heroin addiction. Officials reveal alarming statistics and a 3-stage strategy for awareness and rehabilitation.
Tarn Taran police confiscate half a kilogram of heroin in a major drug bust, arresting a suspect from Bhikhiwind. Read about the ongoing crackdown on Punjab's drug trade.
Punjab's Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond announces Phase II of 'Yudh Nasheya Virudh' to eradicate drugs. Strategy includes rehabbed youth as speakers & door-to-door campaigns. Read more.
Punjab Police launch the second phase of the anti-drug drive on January 5, focusing on youth awareness and de-addiction. Learn about the new strategies and targets.
Jalandhar police arrested a Bihar MA student linked to a Nepal drug trafficking network, seizing 15.2 kg of charas. The accused was waiting for a buyer's location.
Family of Manoj Kumar, 21, accuses private de-addiction centre in Rajasthan of negligence after his body was found in Abohar. Read the full story and demand accountability.
Moga Police seize 1 kg heroin, arrest two men. Investigation underway to uncover the wider drug supply network in Punjab. Read the latest on the crackdown.