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‘Database of drug peddlers in the pipeline’

K. Sethu Raman who assumed the post of IGP (North Zone) said the rate of drug abuse in Kerala (1.2%) is only half of the national average (2.4%). We can control it if we put our minds into it.

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Make Dharwad district substance-abuse free: Home Minister tells police

Appreciating the measures taken to ensure a good law and order situation in Dharwad district, Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Friday, called on police officials to continue the good work and make the region free from the menace of drug abuse by effectively tackling the issue.

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Workshop in Chittoor on preventing children from committing crimes

Judge Bhima Rao stresses the need for society to put children on the right path and prevent them from committing crimes. He urges police, education and women-and-child welfare departments to take precautions and be wary of dangers such as drug abuse.

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President launches 'My Bengal, Addiction Free Bengal' campaign in Kolkata

President Droupadi Murmu here on Thursday launched the 'My Bengal, Addiction Free Bengal' campaign under the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan' organised by Brahma Kumaris. Read further on Dynamite News.

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Panel expresses concern over abuse of women in cyber space

Kerala Women's Commission is taking action to protect women from social media attacks, conducting awareness classes on cyber security, gender justice, POCSO Act and drug abuse. 18 of 65 cases were solved at the adalat, with 43 cases posted for the next sitting. Issues like lack of mental maturity, drug…

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Events held in Cuddalore as part of drug abuse awareness campaign

500 students in Cuddalore participated in a marathon to raise awareness of the dangers of drug abuse. SP R. Rajaram flagged off the event and also took part in a signature campaign and mass anti-drug pledge at the Periyar Government Arts and Science College. The campaign was organised by the…

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Jesuit priest to pedal to schools across Kerala against drug abuse

Fr. Sheise Thomas, a 40-yr-old priest, is embarking on a yearlong 'Cycle Yagna' to make children aware of the threat of substance abuse and drug trafficking. He plans to cover 50,000 students in Kerala, with the support of social activist Daya Bai. With 3,000 cases related to drug trafficking &…

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Drug abuse by children must be reported to police, Excise: Kerala CM

CM Vijayan directs school authorities to report drug abuse cases to police/Excise. Need to save children displaying change in behaviour due to drug abuse. 325 cases in various schools, only 183 intimated to enforcement authorities. Janajagratha samithis to plan 'No to drugs' campaign.

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Twelve ganja smugglers arrested in Chittoor district

Police in Chittoor district arrest 12 people for smuggling ganja and seize 11kgs of contraband. 50kgs of ganja seized and 35 people arrested in last week. Police committed to making border sub-division 'ganja-free'. Tirupati SP brushes aside reports of pressure on department. 96 colleges in Tirupati have Drug Abuse Control…

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Rally against drug abuse and illegal trafficking held in Arcot near Ranipet

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CID hosts workshop for police officers on handling NDPS cases

On the occasion of the international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking, Director General and Inspector General of Police, Alok Mohan inaugurated a one-day workshop on investigating NDPS cases for police officers of Karnataka today at CID Headquarters in Bengaluru on Monday.

The Hindu

Stella Maris students march to raise awareness against drug abuse

The NSS units of Stella Maris College organised a rally to raise awareness against drug abuse on the occasion of World Drug Day from Gemini flyover to the college campus on Cathedral Road on Monday

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PD Act invoked against four ganja peddlers in Annamayya district of A.P.

The SP expressed concern that students are more vulnerable to drug abuse and said that police teams have been formed to prevent drug use in educational institutions.

The Hindu

Students to be trained to become peer counsellors in the campaign against drug abuse

Minister launches school- level campaign; a training programme for students will be launched with the help of professional counsellors and enforcement agencies

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Prakasam police announce rewards to check drug abuse

The Prakasam police will give suitable cash reward to those furnishing information on smuggling of narcotic drugs, including ganja

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NCB, NDRF take out awareness rally against drug abuse in Vijayawada

Officials of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) 10th Battalion and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), in association with the Vijayawada Riders Club, organised a bike rally to create awareness against drug abuse in Vijayawada on Sunday.

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Anti-drug committees in academic institutions in State

Three-day State-wide awareness campaign on ‘say no to drugs’ was launched at the Hyderabad Police Integrated Command and Control Centre in Hyderabad

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Selfie point opened against drug abuse in Kozhikode

Inspector General of Police (North Zone) Neeraj Kumar Gupta on Friday opened the ‘Say No to Drugs’ selfie point at the Freedom Square on the Kozhikode beach. The creative project to encourage campaign against drug abuse was realised with the cooperation of the Rotary Club of Calicut East.

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Signs more young people are using heroin in parts of Merseyside

Organised crime and drug purchases over the internet are also reportedly contributing to drug abuse issues

The Hindu

Mangaluru police to involve college students, teachers, non-teaching staff in fight against drug abuse

Stepping up the drive against trafficking and consumption of drugs, the city police will shortly initiate a programme to enlighten students, particularly in pre university and colleges, on drug abuse and involve them and college staff in the fight against cannabis.

Evening Standard

US government faces court over Prince Harry visa after Spare drug admissions

The US Government faces court next week over a bid to reveal Prince Harry’s immigration records and his declarations on past drug abuse.

Daily Mirror

Inside the Culkin family tragedies - fatal car accident, horror fire and drug abuse

The Culkin children, including Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin and Succession's Kieran Culkin, had a very turbulent childhood which was marred by tragedy

The Hindu

Focus falls on training teachers to tackle the rise in drug abuse on school campuses

Parents and teachers alike are confused as to how to deal with the increasing problem of drugs.

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90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way's Kris Foster Responds To Accusations That She's A Drug Addict

Some fans have accused 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way's Kris Foster of drug abuse, and the reality star responded.

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Saudi Arabia Leads Ongoing War on Drugs

The “war on drugs,” as described by Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC), represents a unique model in combating the threat that drug abuse poses to society. The widespread reach of drug abuse, which has spread throughout the country, has necessitated a diverse range of methods to confront…

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