Drug menace

'This kind of behaviour doesn't suit your age': Amit Shah loses cool after TMC MP Saugata Roy interrupts his speech in Lok Sabha - WATCH

Amit Shah loses cool over TMC MP Saugata Roy: Stopping his speech halfway, the Home Minister sat on his chair and told the TMC MP that he is free to speak whatever he wants. The ruling side MPs present in the Lok Sabha then burst into a peel of laughter and began thumping the desk which prompted Speaker Om Birla to appeal for calm and continue the proceedings.

Dec 21, 2022, 17:09 PM IST

Cyberabad police form special ‘NDPS Enforcement Cell’ to check drug menace

The Narcotics Control Cell will mainly focus on developing preventive strategies, identification of hotspots where ganja and other drugs are being sold or peddled from.

Oct 28, 2021, 19:04 PM IST

Goa wants 'rich tourists' not the ones who 'consume drugs', says state Tourism Minister

The Minister said the BJP-led government in Goa is "completely against drugs".

Oct 20, 2021, 11:28 AM IST

Court orders to shut down 44 hotels in Kullu to check drug menace

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered the Deputy Commissioner of Kullu district to shut down 44 hotels which are illegally operating in Kasol -- a village in the hill state that has become infamous for drug trade.

Dec 08, 2017, 20:31 PM IST

Sushma Swaraj assures impartial probe into attack on Nigerian students in UP's Greater Noida

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday assured an impartial probe into the alleged racial attack on some Nigerian students in Uttar Pradesh and promised action against the guilty.

Mar 30, 2017, 13:51 PM IST

Assembly elections: PM Narendra Modi blasts Congress, says party labelled youth of Punjab as terrorists, how can that be accepted

Lashing out at Congress, PM Narendra Modi on Sunday in a rally in Kotkapura said that Congress labelled youth of Punjab as terrorists and asked how can that be accepted.

Jan 29, 2017, 15:38 PM IST

Udta Punjab: Drugs worth Rs 12 crores seized besides cash, liquor

Drug menace is the main issue of contention this election season in the state, which is already facing a severe substance-addiction situation.

Jan 28, 2017, 10:04 AM IST

Pakistan doing mischief on drug issue in Punjab: Rajnath Singh

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today held Pakistan responsible for the drug menace in Punjab even as he lashed out at opposition parties for "defaming" the entire state on the issue.

Jan 24, 2017, 21:34 PM IST

I'm a born Congressman, joining Congress is my 'ghar wapsi': Navjot Singh Sidhu

Former BJP MP Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday formally joined Congress in New Delhi.

Jan 16, 2017, 11:23 AM IST

Punjab Assembly Elections: Congress manifesto promises to increase revenue, end mafia

Upping its tirade against Punjab's ruling Shiromani Akali Dal-BJP alliance, the Congress on Monday promised to end mafia, operating allegedly at the behest of Badals, and ensure better revenue generation for the development of Punjab.

Jan 09, 2017, 21:17 PM IST

Drugs sold outside educational institutes, need to tackle it: Goa CM Laxmikant ​Parsekar

Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar said he has asked police to be strict in dealing with the drug menace.

Aug 09, 2016, 13:58 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi to protest against drug menace in Punjab; AAP dubs protest as ridiculous

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi will lead a protest in Punjab's Jalandhar city on Monday against the drug menace in the state.

Jun 13, 2016, 10:52 AM IST

Check out Amul’s take on ‘Udta Punjab’ controversy – It's Funny!

The film fraternity has come out in support of the makers of 'Udta Punjab'. The producers of the film are at loggerheads with the Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani, who has got off on the wrong foot.

Jun 09, 2016, 08:46 AM IST

'Udta Punjab' makers move Bombay HC, hearing on Thursday

Phantom Films has moved the Bombay High Court, seeking a copy of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) Revising Committee order suggesting changes to the film `Udta Punjab`.

Jun 08, 2016, 23:40 PM IST

Sukhbir Singh Badal misleading people on drug menace in Punjab: Arvind Kejriwal

On the third-day of his Punjab tour on Saturday, the Delhi Chief Minister was addressing a gathering of the families of youth, who had fallen prey to drug abuse.

Feb 27, 2016, 20:54 PM IST

Are you a Mumbaikar? These quotes by Mumbai Police will motivate you to keep the city safe

In order to keep the industrial capital of India safe, the Mumbai Police started various campaigns to motivate people to stay away from criminal activities. 

Jan 27, 2016, 14:15 PM IST

Pakistan smuggles drugs worth Rs 7,500 crore into Punjab every year: AIIMS report

Notably, nearly all of the heroin enters India over the Pakistan border, and by the smugglers backed by Pakistan's ISI.

Jan 15, 2016, 12:40 PM IST

Enjoyed street side parantha? Found it addictive? You might have consumed drug-laced parantha!

Many of us must have consumed paranthas at street side shops. You must have liked it and maybe found it tasty. But, if you find it addictive, there is a strong possibility that you might have consumed drug-laced parantha - 'ganja parantha' or 'opium parantha'. 

Jan 14, 2016, 20:30 PM IST