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6.4 kg hydroponic weed found in aircraft lavatories at Delhi airport, 3 held

In another case, a passenger arriving from Phuket on Monday was intercepted on the basis of APIS profiling. When no contraband was found in the passenger's baggage, Customs officers searched the aircraft and found six sealed packets containing suspected hydroponic weed weighing 1.5 kg beneath the seats in Row 12.
Published on Jul 13, 2026 01:52 pm IST

Two seniors booked for cannabis use at Alibaug party

Two seniors booked for cannabis use at Alibaug party
Published on Jun 29, 2026 08:56 pm IST

Green to gold: Himachal eyes 2,000-crore revenue boost with regulated cannabis farming

By fostering this new sector, the government is not only seeking to make Himachal the most prosperous state by 2032 but is also creating a new ecosystem for startups and youth employment. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Jun 21, 2026 05:34 am IST

DRI seizes 522 kg cannabis worth 2.61 crore, two arrested

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Published on Jun 06, 2026 05:32 am IST

2 arrested for smuggling 37kg cannabis to Noida in couriered sarees

The suspects used to procure cannabis from West Bengal through courier services. They would place orders for sarees, and cannabis was concealed in the boxes to smuggle and use fake address to receive the parcels. (Representational image)
Published on Jun 04, 2026 05:32 am IST

UP: 3 held with 221 kg of cannabis worth over 2.21 crore in Pratapgarh

3 held with 221 kg of cannabis worth over 2.21 crore in UP's Pratapgarh.
Published on May 28, 2026 10:48 pm IST

Dogs accidentally eating owners’ weed sparks sharp rise in ER vet visits

The survey found dogs accounted for 97% of cannabis exposure incidents, while cats represented only 3%.
Published on May 16, 2026 11:34 pm IST

US eases cannabis for medical use: Access, research, and regulation explained

Marijuana plants are found growing at an illegal cannabis farm during a raid by San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies in Newberry Springs, in the western Mojave Desert of Southern California on March 29, 2024. The US government on April 23 made it easier for Americans to use cannabis for medical reasons, according to acting attorney general Todd Blanche.
Published on Apr 24, 2026 02:14 pm IST

Drug dealer found guilty of murdering Nila Patel in ‘horrific, violent’ attack

Nila Patel lost her life in a horrific and random attack
Published on Mar 24, 2026 12:04 pm IST

Delhi cardiologist warns against overconsuming bhang on Holi: 'Not harmless'

Thandai with bhang may be a part of Holi tradition, but it is not for everyone, cautions Dr Chopra.
Published on Mar 03, 2026 03:15 pm IST

DRI dismantles trafficking syndicate, seizes ganja worth 6.25 crore

DRI dismantles trafficking syndicate, seizes ganja worth 6.25 crore
Published on Feb 28, 2026 07:12 am IST

Romanian court rejects Wiz Khalifa's appeal against 9-month jail sentence for drug possession

Romanian court rejects Wiz Khalifa's appeal against 9-month jail sentence for drug possession
Published on Feb 27, 2026 12:41 am IST

India to get its first cannabis-based medicinal project in Jammu: Union minister

The union minister said a foundation stone has been laid for another block to be constructed for about 55 crore, with a built-up area of around 8,000 square metres.
Updated on Feb 26, 2026 05:43 am IST

8 drug smugglers arrested in Purnea

8 drug smugglers arrested in Purnea
Published on Jan 22, 2026 03:18 am IST

Drug trafficking syndicate busted, 165 kg of ganja seized in joint Odisha-Delhi operation

Drug trafficking syndicate busted, 165 kg of ganja seized in joint Odisha-Delhi operation
Published on Jan 15, 2026 02:34 pm IST

Mumbai doctor reveals if 'weed is better than cigarettes'

While cannabis may seem less addictive than cigarette, dependence is real and can hurt memory, focus, and mental health. (Made using Gemini AI)
Published on Jan 02, 2026 12:00 pm IST

A Surprising Treatment for Chronic Lower Back Pain: Cannabis

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More than 70 million U.S. adults suffer from chronic lower back pain.
Updated on Dec 29, 2025 12:39 pm IST

Mohali police nab two Nepalese nationals with 9kg cannabis

Police registered a case under Sections 20, 29, 61 and 85 of the NDPS Act at Lalru police station. (HT Photo)
Published on Dec 28, 2025 05:54 am IST

Sukhu pushes for regulated cultivation of industrial hemp

In a move to redefine the state’s economic landscape and achieve the vision of a self-reliant Himachal by 2027, chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has pushed for regulated cultivation of industrial hemp. (HT File)
Published on Dec 28, 2025 05:50 am IST

Romanian court sentences US rapper Wiz Khalifa to 9 months for drug possession

Romanian court sentences US rapper Wiz Khalifa to 9 months for drug possession
Published on Dec 19, 2025 12:27 am IST

Five narcotics smugglers arrested in Rohtas

Five narcotics smugglers arrested in Rohtas
Updated on Dec 17, 2025 06:08 pm IST

Researchers test cannabis drugs as possible ovarian cancer treatment

Scientists test cannabis-derived drugs for ovarian cancer, call findings promising
Updated on Dec 15, 2025 02:31 pm IST

Why more American seniors are getting high

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That's the finding of researchers at Colorado State University who say booming indoor marijuana production in the United States is a major and growing source of greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming.
Published on Dec 12, 2025 09:06 pm IST

What is ‘scromiting’? All about painful condition linked to heavy cannabis use

What is ‘scromiting’? All about painful condition linked to heavy cannabis use
Published on Dec 10, 2025 10:45 am IST

Is smoking marijuana safe? Heart surgeon with 25 years experience debunks myth

Smoking marijuana regularly is harmful for your health.
Published on Dec 02, 2025 12:13 pm IST

They relied on marijuana to get through the day. But then days felt impossible without it

They relied on marijuana to get through the day. But then days felt impossible without it
Published on Nov 25, 2025 07:52 pm IST

DRI seizes 103-kg ganja from modified car, two nabbed

tThe contraband was hidden in expertly crafted secret compartments built into the vehicle’s floor (Representational Image)
Published on Nov 16, 2025 03:04 am IST

Cabbie held in Gurugram with 40 kg marijuana, ‘linked to drug network’

The suspect revealed that he had earlier smuggled cannabis into the city from Uttar Pradesh’s Aligarh and that he would receive a commission of 1,000 for each kg of marijuana he delivered
Updated on Nov 03, 2025 02:47 pm IST

DRI seizes hydroponic weed worth 42 crore from two passengers

DRI seizes hydroponic weed worth 42 crore from two passengers
Published on Nov 03, 2025 05:02 am IST

28-year-old man held with 3kg cannabis worth 1.5 cr

The case is being investigated from a wider angle, and more arrests could be possible in the coming days, said police. A case under sections of the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act was registered against him at the Sector 58 police station. (HT Archive)
Published on Oct 29, 2025 04:32 am IST