drug menace news

Haryana to set up joint task forces in rural, urban areas to curb drug abuse

Given the rise in seizures and arrests, the decision of the CM to involve public representatives in helping enforcement agencies and identifying and breaking the drugs supply chain is vital. (HT File)

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Published on Jun 27, 2026 05:42 am IST

Centre to unveil 3-yr anti-narcotics plan on Friday

india news

Published on Jun 25, 2026 07:54 am IST

In Abohar, Saini says AAP govt’s days in Punjab are numbered

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini addressing the Sarv Samaj OBC Conference at the grain market in Abohar on Saturday. (HT)

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Published on Jun 14, 2026 04:32 am IST

Actor Unni Mukundan praises Kerala govt, police for anti-drug crackdown

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Published on Jun 08, 2026 03:32 pm IST

Ludhiana: Kataria calls for adopting Satguru Ram Singh’s ideals to combat drug menace

Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria during event at Bhaini Sahib, in Ludhiana on Sunday. (HT Photo)

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Published on Jun 08, 2026 03:30 am IST

True change happens when communities stand united: Sinha during ‘Drug-Free J&K’ padyatra in Poonch

Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha. (File)

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Published on Jun 07, 2026 10:00 pm IST

AAP should hold ‘penance’ march instead of ‘Shukrana Yatra’: Warring

Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Thursday criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government’s “Shukrana Yatra”, saying the ruling party should instead undertake a “paschatap yatra”. (ANI File Photo)

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Published on May 09, 2026 06:26 am IST

J&K LG leads Padyatra in Udhampur for drug-free Jammu & Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha. (File)

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Published on Apr 28, 2026 06:10 am IST

Civil society support essential to eradicate drug menace: J&K LG Sinha

Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha takes an oath while addressing the ongoing 'Drug-Free J&K' campaign, in Samba on Saturday. (ANI)

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Published on Apr 26, 2026 05:48 am IST

Mohali: Caught with 175kg poppy husk, 2 men get 12 years of RI

Mohali court sentenced both to 12 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs1.5 lakh each. (HT File)

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Published on Apr 25, 2026 07:36 am IST

Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan: 63 peddlers nabbed in first 5 days of crackdown, says Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha (File)

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Published on Apr 19, 2026 06:34 am IST

All major roads in Attari constituency of Amritsar to be transformed, says Punjab CM

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Published on Apr 17, 2026 09:25 pm IST

Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan: LG calls for collective societal action to curb drug menace

Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha. (File)

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Published on Apr 16, 2026 07:14 am IST

Himachal: Opposition slams Sukhu govt over drug menace

Himachal Pradesh leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur. (File)

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Updated on Mar 28, 2026 04:22 am IST

Uproar in Himachal assembly over drug menace

Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. (File)

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Published on Mar 20, 2026 10:52 pm IST

Punjab: Bajwa targets AAP govt, Congress stages walkout

Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa, along with other Congress MLAs, addressing mediapersons after the Vidhan Sabha on on Monday. (Ravi Kumar /HT)

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Published on Mar 10, 2026 06:02 am IST

Amritsar: No action against drugs, AAP govt squandering money on ads, says Saini

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini during the 'Punjab Bachao Rally', in Amritsar on Saturday. (HT Photo)

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Published on Feb 22, 2026 03:10 am IST

Sports most lethal weapon against drugs, says Mann at Kila Raipur Rural Olympics

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann felicitating winners on the concluding day of the three-day Kila Raipur Rural Olympics in Ludhiana on Thursday. (HT)

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Published on Feb 20, 2026 03:12 am IST

Drugs still freely available despite govt claims: Warring

Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Tuesday took potshots at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for “politicising the bureaucracy” to inflate claims to curb the drug menace effectively. (ANI File)

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Published on Feb 18, 2026 05:12 am IST

Centre, Punjab govt failed to curb drug menace: Warring

Reacting to the death, Warring said the claims of the AAP government’s anti-drug campaign “Yudh Nashian Virudh” stood exposed.

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Published on Feb 15, 2026 04:02 am IST

Punjab governor’s march against drugs takes political overtone in Ferozepur

Governor Gulab Chand Kataria with Dera Beas head Gurinder Singh Dhillon, state BJP working president Ashwani Sharma and BJP leader Rana Gurmeet Sodhi during the Drug-Free, Vibrant Punjab march in Ferozepur on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

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Published on Feb 10, 2026 05:22 pm IST

No fear of law among criminals in Punjab: Guv

Kataria at the passing-out parade and attestation ceremony of 447 women recruit constables at the Subsidiary Training Centre. (HT Photo)

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Published on Feb 08, 2026 03:58 am IST

Fear of law among criminals seems to be missing in state: Punjab Guv Gulab Chand Kataria

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Published on Feb 07, 2026 07:55 pm IST

Navi Mumbai police's crime detection rate rises from 77 pc in 2024 to 80 pc in 2025

mumbai news

Published on Feb 06, 2026 04:58 pm IST

Punjab guv to lead 4-day foot march against drugs in border districts from Feb 9

Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Tuesday announced that he will undertake a four-day padyatra (foot march) starting from February 9 in Tarn Taran, Ferozepur and Fazilka border districts against the drug menace in the state.

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Published on Feb 04, 2026 07:48 am IST

Ludhiana: Only Congress can pull Punjab out of crisis, says MP Manish Tewari

Senior Congress leader Manish Tewari in Ludhiana on Wednesday. (HT Photo)

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Published on Jan 22, 2026 05:04 am IST

Punjab: 227 drug smugglers arrested in statewide crackdown

During the day-long operation, police teams conducted raids at 831 drug hotspots across the state leading to registration of 200 FIRs and arrest of 227 drug smugglers. (Getty Images)

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Published on Jan 18, 2026 05:54 am IST