A formal petition demands the immediate removal of Sarpanch Roshan Redkar for alleged power abuse and illegal licensing linked to the tragic Birch by Romeo Lane fire. The directorate has issued a notice returnable by Dec 26.
Karnataka begins a historic online auction of 38 defunct liquor licences in Dakshina Kannada & Udupi from mid-January. A state-wide move aims for transparency and revenue boost. Details inside.
Delhi's Drug Control Department conducted a major raid in Mehrauli, taking action against 26 firms for violations. Read about the crackdown on illegal drug trade.
Shimla Police apprehend two individuals and seize 1.5 grams of chitta (heroin) near the ISBT. Read about the ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking in Himachal Pradesh.
Mount Carmel School in Zirakpur organized a crucial drug awareness session for students, led by a police inspector. The initiative aimed to educate youth on substance abuse dangers and build a drug-free society. Read more about this vital school program.
In a major crackdown, Punjab Police arrested 153 drug peddlers and seized heroin, opium, and cash. The operation marks day 294 of the state's 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' campaign. Read more.
GHMC's trade licence revenue crosses Rs 100 crore for the first time, hitting Rs 113 crore. Officials warn of penalties as 50% establishments yet to renew. Read more.
ED files prosecution against ex-deputy drug controller Kapil Dhiman for taking bribes for drug licences & amassing disproportionate assets worth Rs 2.07 crore. Read the full details.
Himachal drug controller directs firms to recall stock after 49 medicine samples fail quality tests. Substandard drugs include medication for fever, heart attacks, and diabetes. Learn which medicines to avoid.
In a major pre-Christmas crackdown, Dima Hasao police seized 527g of brown sugar worth Rs 1 crore and arrested two alleged traffickers on NH-27. Read about the operation and the drug route from Aizawl.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara announces a major crackdown on narcotics, revealing 1,500 cases and 2,000 arrests this year. The government vows to eradicate the drug menace from the state.
Haryana Police busts an international drug smuggling network, arresting a key accused from Punjab. The gang used drones to smuggle narcotics across the India-Pakistan border. Read the full details of the operation.
Maharashtra FDA cancels licences of 13 medical stores & suspends 32 for selling intoxicant tablets without prescription in Nanded. Read the full crackdown details.
Rajasthan's drug safety body finds 5 medicines substandard, orders statewide withdrawal. Includes drugs for allergies, diabetes, and infections. Read details.
Punjab Police arrested three individuals and seized 5.5 kg of heroin in a significant drug bust in Tarn Taran. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat narcotics smuggling in the state.
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu vows decisive battle against 'chitta', reveals major crackdown stats. Join the movement for a drug-free state.
Lucknow Municipal Corporation fined six pet owners Rs 30,000 for keeping dogs without a licence in Gomtinagar. One pug was temporarily seized. Learn about the drive's aims and public safety measures.
Coimbatore rural police arrested five men for illegally selling painkillers to youngsters near Pollachi. The drugs were injected using saline syringes. Read the full investigation details.
Lucknow Municipal Corporation proposes major hike in licence fees for hotels, restaurants, and nursing homes from April 2026. Public objections invited. Read details.
Karnataka High Court clarifies that not holding a valid driving licence does not automatically mean a rider was negligent in an accident. Read the full legal analysis.
Indore police arrested three individuals in separate drug busts, recovering brown sugar and MD worth over Rs 2.2 lakh. Read the full details of the crackdown here.
MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal raised Punjab's severe drug crisis in Lok Sabha, citing a couple selling their baby & graffiti. She slammed AAP govt, demanded Centre's intervention.
Uttar Pradesh Anti-Corruption Organisation arrested three officials in separate bribery traps in Bareilly and Mirzapur. One officer demanded Rs 5,000 for bail, while two power corp staff took Rs 30,000 to alter a bill. Read the full details.
Pimpri Chinchwad Police Commissioner cancels firearms licences of a realtor and a criminal. The action follows an accidental misfire and concealment of criminal records. Read details of the crackdown.
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema refutes Himachal CM Sukhu's claim that drugs enter via Punjab, highlighting Himachal's internal failures and Punjab's anti-drug campaign results. Read the full political spat.
Bidar police intercept Tata Bolero with 660 kg ganja worth Rs 6.6 crore on national highway. Two arrested in major drug bust. Read the full investigation details.
Kanyakumari police arrest 458 people, seize 150kg ganja in 11-month special drive. Financial networks targeted as investigation intensifies. #DrugBust #Kanyakumari
Punjab & Haryana High Court rules driving licences remain valid for 30 days after expiry. Accident on grace period's final day is covered by insurance. Read key details.
NCB obtains non-bailable warrants against Digital Vision owners in massive ₹600 crore drug diversion case. Key accused involved in international pharmaceutical fraud uncovered in Himachal Pradesh.
Delhi Police and Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau dismantle international drug network, arresting 30 African nationals and seizing narcotics worth Rs 12 crore in major operation.