Cannabis

TMC leader Anubrata Mandal allegedly asks party workers to get BJP leader arrested on false case of possessing cannabis

The video went viral on Sunday night and kicked up a political storm in the state with the opposition accusing the ruling TMC of using the police to settle the score with the opposition.

Sep 04, 2018, 07:22 AM IST

Legal marijuana could help offset US opioid crisis: Study

Researchers have proposed that legalising marijuana for medicinal use could help offset the US' opioid epidemic, according to two studies.

Apr 03, 2018, 11:20 AM IST

Police arrest DU, JNU, Amity students on charges of drug trafficking

Nearly 1.140 kg of Cannabis and three LSD blot papers have been seized from the four students.

Dec 30, 2017, 12:58 PM IST

Cannabis ingredient holds promise as antipsychotic medicine

They were also more likely to be rated as "improved" by their psychiatrist, the study found, and there were signs of better cognitive performance and functioning. 

Dec 15, 2017, 14:03 PM IST

Medical marijuana carries no health risks, isn't addictive: WHO

 Had health officials chosen to make medical marijuana illegal, it would have banned physicians from prescribing medical marijuana across the world.

Dec 15, 2017, 10:34 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir: Six arrested with heroin, cannabis

Six people were arrested with heroin and cannabis from three districts of Jammu region, the police said today.

Dec 06, 2017, 13:02 PM IST

Cannabis use among teens related to attraction to other drugs: Study

A research finds that regular and occasional cannabis use as a teen is linked to a heightened risk of other illicit drug taking in early adulthood. And this pattern is also associated with harmful drinking and smoking

Jun 08, 2017, 16:37 PM IST

Marijuana use may increase gum disease risk

Periodontal exams focus on a patient's gum tissue and connection to the teeth. 

May 30, 2017, 00:43 AM IST

Frequent recreational use of cannabis doubles the risk of gum disease

Periodontal disease is an inflammatory reaction to a bacterial infection below the gum line. 

May 27, 2017, 20:48 PM IST

Youth arrested with 500 gms cannabis in Jammu

A youth has been arrested allegedly with 500 grams of cannabis in the city here on Saturday, police said.

Apr 01, 2017, 20:17 PM IST

Hyderabad man cultivating marijuana inside flat arrested

STF arrests man in Hyderabad cultivating cannabis inside flat using modern scientific technology. Watch complete news story to get the detailed news updates!

Jan 05, 2017, 15:33 PM IST

High approval for cannabis, other measures in US vote

Voters in four states were asked to decide on measures linked to gun control.

Nov 09, 2016, 13:01 PM IST

One arrested, 10 kg of cannabis seized in Jammu

Chhotu Sah, from Vaishali district in Bihar, was arrested and 10 packets containing 10 kg of cannabis were recovered from his possession.

Oct 30, 2016, 01:06 AM IST

Heavy pot smoking linked to bone disease and fractures

The study also found that heavy cannabis users have a lower body weight and a reduced body mass index (BMI), which could contribute to thinning of their bones.

Oct 13, 2016, 14:43 PM IST

From cannabis to steroid: American weightlifter Norik Vardanian fails Olympic doping retest

Vardanian was previously banned for six months in 2009 after testing positive for cannabis.

Oct 06, 2016, 19:38 PM IST

Beware! Smoking weed may decrease your creative thinking capabilities

A new study has found that smoking weed may put you at risk of losing your creativity as well as make you less aware of your mistakes.

Oct 05, 2016, 19:35 PM IST

BSF seizes 63 kg cannabis from Bengal village

The BSF said its troopers seized 63 kg of cannabis from a village of West Bengal's Nadia district on Sunday.

Sep 26, 2016, 00:50 AM IST

Two held with cannabis in Jammu

"Two men were today arrested with 85 grams of cannabis in their possession in Reasi district here", police said."

Jul 19, 2016, 15:13 PM IST

Menstrual cramps could now be passé with 'cannabis tampons'!

These capsules are to be used like a tampon and the company swears that they can provide powerful pain relief.

Jul 17, 2016, 10:13 AM IST

Like seriously! Marijuana is legal in these 8 countries

Explore these 8 countries where marijuana consumption is legalised!

Jun 26, 2016, 20:12 PM IST