AICC's K C Venugopal MP condemns CPM leader AK Balan's remarks linking UDF to Jamaat-e-Islami as 'communal'. He accuses CPM of diverting attention from electoral defeat and highlights LDF's SDPI support in Alappuzha. Read more.
A disturbing video from Haripad shows a baby falling near a temple elephant during a ceremony. The tusker, Skandan, has a violent history. Read for details and actions taken.
An 85-year-old man facing POCSO charges was brutally assaulted by another inmate inside Alappuzha District Jail. The incident raises serious questions about inmate safety and prison security.
Police in Kerala's Alappuzha book hospital superintendent & dialysis unit staff for negligence after two patient deaths. Case filed under BNS sections. Read the full details.
Bhubaneswar police arrested a man and seized 1.94 kilograms of ganja in a major drug bust. The operation was led by the Commissionerate Police's Special Squad. Read the full story.
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Forest officials in Keonjhar destroy over 17,000 illegal cannabis plants in major anti-drug operations. Tribal leader warns of mafia exploitation. Read the full story.
Pedakakani police arrested 14 individuals for cannabis sale and consumption, seizing nearly 5 kg of ganja. SP Vakul Jindal details the operation and ongoing investigation.
PEW police in Trichy confiscated 2 kg of ganja from an SUV and arrested the driver. The narcotics, sourced from Andhra and Odisha, were destined for local distribution. Read the full details.
Surathkal police arrested two men and seized over 21kg of ganja intended for New Year sales. The contraband, valued at ₹10.7 lakh, was brought from Odisha. Read the full details of the raid.
Surathkal Police crack down on drug supply, confiscating 21.45 kg of ganja from Odisha and arresting two individuals. A case under the NDPS Act is registered. Read for details.
Hyderabad police nab 4 DJs for drug use, surveilled 51. Pub licences may not be renewed. Read about the city-wide crackdown and consequences.
Sri Sathya Sai district police arrested four ganja smugglers near Kadiri, seizing 1.2 kg. Ten addicts detained, 15 others counselled. Crackdown continues.
Srikakulam district sees a massive spike in NDPS Act cases and arrests, driven by illegal cannabis flow from Odisha. Police seize 1,770 kg ganja, arrest 288. Read the full report.
Puttur police arrested a man and seized 400 grams of ganja from Parladka Junction. PSI Janardhan K M led the operation based on a tip-off. Read the full story.
A Jharkhand court acquitted drug case accused after police claimed rats ate 200 kg of seized ganja. The bizarre incident raises serious questions about evidence handling. Read the full story.
NHAI plans to open a 5-km elevated highway segment on the Kochi-Alappuzha corridor by March, featuring Kerala's first dedicated highway cycle track. Read about this major infrastructure boost.
Two patients died after developing complications during dialysis at Govt Taluk Hospital, Haripad. Alappuzha DMO launches investigation as four others fell ill. Read the full report.
Rourkela police arrested Bikash Satnami for possessing and transporting 9.8 kg of ganja near L&T office. His accomplices escaped. Read the full story for details on the NDPS Act case.
Srikakulam police intercept car from Odisha, seize 90kg of dry cannabis, arrest one. Investigation ongoing to nab another suspect. Get the latest updates.
A Mumbai court acquitted five alleged drug traffickers after prosecution's ganja samples were eaten by rats. Judge cites procedural lapses & lack of evidence. Read the shocking details.
Visakhapatnam Range Police's multi-pronged 2025 strategy against narcotics led to massive seizures, convictions, and community rehab programs. Read about the comprehensive crackdown.
Dindigul police arrested four men and seized 12kg of ganja smuggled from Odisha during a vehicle check near the bus stand. Read the full details of the drug bust here.
Pimpri Chinchwad crime branch cracks down on two interstate drug smuggling networks, seizing 86kg of ganja and arresting seven individuals. Read the full details of the operation.
A special court in Ahmedabad convicted four men for trafficking 305.4 kg of ganja. Each received a 20-year jail term and a Rs 2 lakh fine. Read the judge's strong remarks on the societal impact of drugs.
A special NDPS court in Ranchi acquitted a man after police claimed rats consumed 200 kg of seized marijuana. The court cited flawed investigation and evidence handling.
Barabanki's Anti-Narcotics Task Force arrested two drug traffickers from Jalaun, seizing 81.824 kg of illegal ganja, a car, and cash. Read about the bust and ongoing investigation.
A Ranchi NDPS court acquitted a man in a 2022 drug case, citing major lapses in the police probe, including the claim that 200 kg of seized cannabis was eaten by rats in storage. Read the shocking details.
Alluri Sitharama Raju district reports a major 34% decline in overall crime for 2025. Police neutralize 18 Maoists, see 49 surrenders, and seize huge cannabis hauls. Read the full report.
Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian declares the state drug-free with no ganja cultivation. He challenges critics to provide evidence, citing strict border checks and school awareness programs.