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Daveigh Chase father breaks silence after Lilo & Stitch Star's death from AIDS

Daveigh Chase's father reacts to her passing, revealing awareness of her struggles with substance abuse and homelessness.
us
Updated on Jul 01, 2026 09:08 pm IST

Growing drug menace biggest challenge before Punjab: Saini

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini being welcomed in Ludhiana on Sunday. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 29, 2026 05:10 am IST

Spl campaign against drugs to be launched across 441 panchayats in Shimla: Kashyap

The campaign will feature pledge-taking ceremonies, awareness rallies, sports competitions, street plays, and interactive dialogue sessions. (HT representative)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 19, 2026 04:22 am IST

Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar warned Yo Yo Honey Singh against drug abuse

Yo Yo Honey Singh had previously revealed that Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Akshay Kumar supported him during his health crisis.
bollywood
Updated on May 28, 2026 11:59 pm IST

LG orders crackdown on drug menace in Ladakh

Ladakh lieutenant governor, VK Saxena directed the director general of police (DGP) to ensure strict enforcement against the drug menace and launch a crackdown against drug traffickers and their hideouts.
chandigarh news
Published on May 27, 2026 07:28 am IST

Noida administration orders crackdown on sale of intoxicants near schools, colleges

Officials have been directed to intensify enforcement operations and maintain surveillance on suspicious activities. (Representational image)
noida news
Published on May 16, 2026 04:54 am IST

House of drug peddler demolished in Jammu

Jammu administration demolishes the residential property of a drug peddler, at Belicharana, in Jammu, on Saturday. (PTI)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 19, 2026 06:26 am IST

Britney Spears in rehab: What happened to 'Toxic' singer? 'she hit rock bottom'

Reports of pop singer Britney Spears seeking help in a rehabilitation center emerge following legal troubles involving a DUI. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
us news
Updated on Apr 13, 2026 06:58 am IST

Directions issued by DC to regulate river rafting in Kullu

The deputy commissioner, Kullu, said that it would be mandatory to maintain proper records of activities at every rafting stretch and to submit daily reports. (HT representative)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 07, 2026 06:08 am IST

Happy Street blends sports, art and wellness to promote anti-drug awareness in Dhanbad

Happy Street-led activities in Dhanbad on Saturday. (HT Photo)
others
Published on Mar 28, 2026 07:36 pm IST

UP cracks down on drug menace; CS orders strict action, better coordination

UP cracks down on drug menace; CS orders strict action, better coordination
lucknow news
Published on Mar 24, 2026 06:48 am IST

Drug addict charged with dowry death after he kills wife for refusing money

Gurugram police later charged the accused with dowry death after his wife died from a drug injection.
gurugram news
Updated on Mar 22, 2026 03:56 pm IST

Chandigarh: UTCA-backed gully cricket tournament from April 17

The participants can register themselves in a team of 12 players at their local police stations. (HT Photo for representation)
chandigarh news
Published on Mar 20, 2026 06:56 am IST

Lucknow police arrest wanted accused in Ghaziabad for involvement in codeine racket

Police said the accused, along with his associates, was engaged in organised illegal trade of these substances to earn unlawful profits. (For representation)
lucknow news
Published on Mar 19, 2026 09:40 pm IST

Quote of the day by Yo Yo Honey Singh: ‘An artist’s life isn’t his alone…’

On Honey Singh's birthday, let's take a look at what he had to say about an artist's relationship with their fans.
art culture
Published on Mar 15, 2026 07:05 am IST

Teen kills father in Lucknow over substance abuse; flees scene after murder

Teen kills father in Lucknow over substance abuse; flees scene after murder
lucknow news
Updated on Mar 09, 2026 05:54 pm IST

Regularisation of daily wagers from this year in phased manner: Omar tells J&K assembly

J&K CM Omar Abdullah speaks during the Budget session of the legislative assembly, in Jammu, on Thursday. (PTI)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 20, 2026 04:58 am IST

Bihar govt to engage reputed institutes, celebrities to sensitise youth against addiction

Bihar govt to engage reputed institutes, celebrities to sensitise youth against addiction
patna news
Published on Feb 12, 2026 03:14 am IST

Redditors share shocking stories of how ‘1 bad decision’ ruined someone’s life

A Reddit thread showcases heartbreaking stories of lives destroyed by hasty choices, such as drug addiction and reckless behaviour.
art culture
Published on Feb 09, 2026 05:09 pm IST

Punjab govt trains college faculty on combating drug abuse

During the sessions, clinical psychologists and mental health professionals engaged with nodal professors to discuss substance abuse among youth and to collaborate on strategies for promoting mental wellbeing on campuses. (HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 01, 2026 06:06 am IST

Psychiatrist reveals the dangers of vaping that could lead to teen addiction

Why do teenagers get addicted to vaping? How does vaping affect teenagers' mental health?
health
Published on Jan 23, 2026 03:46 pm IST

Anti-drug drive held in five schools in Jalandhar Cantt

A two-day drug awareness and sensitisation campaign was held across five schools in Jalandhar Cantt from January 19-20.
chandigarh news
Published on Jan 20, 2026 04:14 pm IST

Gautam Budh Nagar admin ramps up fight against drug trade

District magistrate Medha Roopam has directed officials to intensify action against drug trafficking networks, unauthorised sale of narcotics and misuse of prescription medicines, while also strengthening preventive and rehabilitation measures. (HT Archive)
noida news
Published on Jan 06, 2026 05:58 am IST

Nick Reiner was diagnosed with schizophrenia weeks before Rob, Michele's murders

An old photo showing Nick Reiner and his father, Rob Reiner
us news
Published on Dec 20, 2025 12:31 am IST

‘No Nasha Nation’ awareness drive in Gurugram highlights stand against drug abuse

A 100-Kundiya Hawan was performed by students of Class 8 on Tuesday. (Parveen Kumar/HT)
gurugram news
Published on Dec 10, 2025 05:25 pm IST

Defeating drug abuse requires collab between police, medical fraternity: Himachal DGP

To fight the spiraling problem of drugs, director general of police Ashok Tewari called for “strong collaboration” between the police and the medical fraternity.
chandigarh news
Published on Nov 30, 2025 06:56 am IST

Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan: 427% jump in persons seeking de-addiction treatment in 5 yrs, says Union minister

Virendra Kumar, Union minister of social justice and empowerment, Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria during an event to mark completion of 5 Years of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, on Tuesday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Nov 19, 2025 08:44 am IST

Participate actively in collective fight against drugs: Himachal health minister

Himachal health minister Dr (Col) Dhani Ram Shandil (File)
chandigarh news
Published on Nov 18, 2025 10:53 pm IST

Hold drives in schools on screen addiction, substance abuse, says Haryana DGP

Haryana DGP OP Singh (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Oct 27, 2025 06:10 am IST

Russian grandmaster alleges foul play in Naroditsky's death, suspects drug abuse

Vladimir Kramnik alleged that in the past few streams, Naroditsky appeared unstable.
world news
Updated on Oct 21, 2025 09:36 am IST
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