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Gautam Budh Nagar: Admin acts on drugs, alcohol abuse by youth

Published on Aug 27, 2025 23:46 IST

The excise department has been told to strictly enforce the legal drinking age of 21, said officials. (HT Archives)

2K FIRs, 3K arrests in drug trafficking cases so far in 2025: Home secy

Haryana chief secretary Anurag Rastogi, during a meeting in Chandigarh on Wednesday. (Sourced)

chandigarh news

Published on Aug 20, 2025 23:38 IST

Punjab to roll out drug prevention curriculum in govt schools: Harjot Singh Bains

The Punjab government will roll out a drug prevention curriculum for students of Classes IX to XII in all government schools from August 1 as part of the 3rd phase of the ongoing “Yudh Nashian Virudh” drive, announced school education minister Harjot Singh Bains. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Published on Jul 29, 2025 04:30 IST

In 48 days, Mohali police challan 380 for drunk driving

The campaign is part of the police’s intensified efforts against substance abuse and traffic violations. (HT photo)

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Published on Jul 20, 2025 01:46 IST

A youth outreach in the battle against drug abuse

One of the most pressing challenges facing the nation today is keeping our youth away from the grip of substance abuse. (Hindustan Times)

Published on Jul 18, 2025 15:13 IST

Ludhiana: BJP leader protests liquor shop in Salem Tabri

BJP leader Parveen Bansal demanded that the authorities should shut down the shop here. (HT Photo)

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Published on Jul 9, 2025 24:10 IST

Yoga can help eradicate social evils: Himachal governor

Himachal governor Shiv Pratap Shukla during Yoga Day celebrations. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Published on Jun 22, 2025 02:50 IST

Chandigarh: Kataria unveils logo of anti-drug campaign

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Published on Jun 2, 2025 04:42 IST

Punjab: Drive to combat substance abuse: Moga village launches cash incentives for drug-free households

So far, 38 families have registered declaring themselves free from drugs and intoxicants. (Sanjeev Kumar/HT)

chandigarh news

Published on May 29, 2025 23:46 IST

Faridkot police’s initiative: Community-driven anti-drug initiative shows promising results

Control room of digital thikri pehra project rolled out under community participation at Dhilwan village in Faridkot on Sunday. (HT Photo)

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Published on May 19, 2025 02:06 IST

Indian vlogger’s tour of Kenya's slum shows families surviving on one meal a day

Many residents in Kibera struggle with alcohol addiction, often consuming locally brewed liquor, noted the vlogger.

Published on May 15, 2025 12:50 IST

Chandigarh: 5 yrs on, drug de-addiction centre at GMSH-16 still not operational

The drug de-addiction and treatment centre at GMSH-16, Chandigarh, was launched in 2009. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

chandigarh news

Published on May 8, 2025 03:16 IST

Panjab University forms five panels to check substance abuse in hostels

The five committees will send detailed reports to the DSW. (File)

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Published on May 7, 2025 03:46 IST

Substance abuse rings alarm bells in dry Bihar

Youths ever since prohibition was enforced in Bihar have taken to drugs. Here a youth takes a Ganja shot through Gogo, a practice of putting frugs in bottle. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Updated on May 6, 2025 12:33 IST

‘Drug-free campus’ declaration a must for schools, colleges: Admin

The DM during the meeting directed all concerned departments to carry out surprise inspections in hostels and PG accommodations to ensure they remain free of any illegal substance-related activities. (HT Photo)

Published on Apr 30, 2025 03:54 IST

Bengaluru man arrested for killing 81-year-old mother in drunken rage: Report

Bengaluru Police have arrested 56-year-old Mahendra Singh, in connection with his mother's murder.

Published on Apr 13, 2025 05:24 IST

Watch out: Study links unruly teen behaviour to higher substance use risk

Teenagers who are antisocial turn to drugs later on.

Published on Apr 1, 2025 09:44 IST

Cyclothon in Haryana to raise awareness against drug addiction: CM Saini

Cyclothon in Haryana to raise awareness against drug addiction: CM Saini

Published on Mar 31, 2025 16:09 IST

CM Vijayan announces intensified anti-drug campaign to combat narcotics menace

CM Vijayan announces intensified anti-drug campaign to combat narcotics menace

Published on Mar 24, 2025 09:47 IST

Ludhiana: Couple sent to drug rehab; minor daughter placed in foster care

The incident came to light as the village, concerned about the deteriorating health of the couple and the plight of their child, alerted the police. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Published on Mar 24, 2025 24:12 IST

‘My parents are angry, won’t fight my case’: Muskan seeks govt lawyer in Meerut murder

So far, neither Muskan nor Sahil’s families have visited them in jail. (Sourced)

Published on Mar 23, 2025 23:50 IST

Haryana CM presents ₹2.05 lakh cr budget with aim to make state ‘future capable’

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, who also holds the finance portfolio, presenting the state budget for 2025-26 in the assembly in Chandigarh on Monday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

chandigarh news

Updated on Mar 17, 2025 10:45 IST

Punjab: President Murmu calls for action to combat cancer, growing drug abuse

President Droupadi Murmu, Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria (left)) and state agriculture minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian during the convocation at AIIMS in Punjab’s Bathinda district on Tuesday. (Sanjeev Kumar/HT)

chandigarh news

Published on Mar 11, 2025 23:30 IST

Punjab brings down age for OOAT treatment for drug addicts to 16

The fresh move was necessitated in view of the rising number of children struggling with substance abuse across Punjab. (HT File)

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Published on Feb 28, 2025 03:48 IST

Kerala anti-drug activist's post goes viral after son's arrest over MDMA

Vishnupuram Chandrasekharan, is the chairman of Vaikunda Swami Dharma Pracharana Sabha (VSDPS), which represents the Nadar community in Kerala.

Published on Feb 27, 2025 17:01 IST

Punjab government to hire rehabilitated drug addicts as counsellors at OOATs

According to an official letter issued by the state health department on February 25, a copy of which is with Hindustan Times, the proposal to engage rehabilitated addicts as counsellors is under active consideration.

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Published on Feb 27, 2025 02:06 IST

Mystery shrouds death of Panjab University staffer’s son on campus

Police suspect a drug overdose, though the exact cause of death will be confirmed after the post-mortem examination. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Published on Feb 9, 2025 04:14 IST

31 held in drug, illicit liquor cases in a fortnight in Sangrur

SSP Chahal appealed to the public to continue supporting the police in their efforts to stop drug abuse. He said the police have been holding meetings with village panchayats, sports clubs, and local leaders to discuss ways to prevent drug abuse. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Updated on Jan 12, 2025 24:48 IST

SC raises alarm over rising drug abuse among youth

The verdict, which came while affirming a National Investigation Agency probe against Ankush Vipan Kapoor in a Pakistan-linked heroin smuggling case, also expanded NIA’s investigative scope. (ANI PHOTO)

Updated on Dec 17, 2024 01:18 IST

Drug abuse is not ‘cool’: Supreme Court warns India’s youth

The full text of the verdict is expected to be out later on Monday. (Representative file photo)

Updated on Dec 16, 2024 08:32 IST

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