Drugs

CBFC clears Bollywood film "Udta Punjab" under 'A' category with 13 cuts: Pahlaj Nihalani

After much controversy the Central Board of Film Certification (CFBC) on Sunday gave the nod to Bollywood film 'Udta Punjab' with 'A' certificate.

Jun 13, 2016, 00:33 AM IST

Two Pakistani smugglers shot dead by BSF jawans; drugs, weapons recovered

In a major development at the Indo-Pak border area two Pakistani smugglers were shot dead by BSF jawans.

Jun 12, 2016, 09:03 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi to lead Congress sit-in against drugs in Punjab

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi will lead a protest sit-in by the party on June 13 at Jalandhar against the scourge of drugs and deteriorating law and order in Punjab, a senior party leader said on Thursday.

Jun 10, 2016, 19:24 PM IST

Here’s what 'Proud son of Punjab' Jeetendra has to say about 'Udta Punjab'

Jeetendra's son Tusshar Kapoor shared his father's message with his fans.

Jun 07, 2016, 11:49 AM IST

Remove references to Punjab, CBFC tells 'Udta Punjab' makers

The makers of Bollywood film "Udta Punjab" are said to have been asked by the Revising Committee of the censor board to remove all references to Punjab -- a decision perhaps taken under pressure from the ruling dispensation in the state which is dealing with a festering problem of drugs.

Jun 06, 2016, 19:34 PM IST

Nigerians are a problem across country, in Goa: Minister

The BJP leader's remarks came a day after a 39-year-old local woman was allegedly raped at knifepoint by a Nigerian at Parra village.

May 30, 2016, 19:03 PM IST

Shahid Kapoor's 'Udta Punjab' gets into trouble with Censor Board

The upcoming film 'Udta Punjab' has reportedly got into trouble with the Censor Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on Thursday. The film is based on how substance abuse in the state of Punjab has affected its youth.

May 27, 2016, 08:57 AM IST

Really? Shahid Kapoor got 'high' on coffee for 'Udta Punjab'

He is a bundle of talent, Bollywood has ever seen. Actor Shahid Kapoor has time and again proved his versatility as an actor by going to any lengths for understanding his character portrayal on-screen.

May 24, 2016, 09:18 AM IST

Trouble for Mamata Kulkarni? Actress probed in money laundering case

Seems like actress Mamata Kulkarni is again in trouble as she has now come under the scanner for money laundering case.

May 18, 2016, 15:47 PM IST

Sung by Kumar Vishwas, liked by Arvind Kejriwal, hated by Badals: Watch 'Ek Nasha' song here

The song titled “Ek Nasha: Nashe ke Khilaf”, sung by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Kumar Vishwas, talks about drug menace in Punjab.

May 12, 2016, 16:57 PM IST

Enforce strict laws to curb drugs: Himachal CM

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Monday said there are areas in the state that are known for cultivation of cannabis and opium and the practice needs to be curbed by enforcing strict laws.

Apr 18, 2016, 21:39 PM IST

9 men found dead in apparent drug house in northern Mexico

The bodies were in a bathroom and another room.

Apr 18, 2016, 02:14 AM IST

Soon, drugs to halt accelerated onset of diabetic eye disease

A team of researchers has identified a candidate biomarker of accelerated onset diabetic retinopathy, bringing new therapies closer to reality.

Apr 02, 2016, 12:07 PM IST

Bedaquiline,1st drug for multi-drug resistant TB launched!

Health Minister JP Nadda launched first drug for multi-drug resistant TB at a high-profile meeting of international stakeholders, organised by his ministry and the World Health Organisation on Monday.

Mar 22, 2016, 09:56 AM IST

Relief for pharma cos as Delhi HC stays ban on drugs till March 28

Delhi High Court on Monday stayed the ban on some fixed dose combination (FDC) drugs of Glaxo SmithKline, Wockhardt and Laboratories Griffon.

Mar 21, 2016, 15:45 PM IST

New treatment for leukaemia could replace chemotherapy

Two drugs used in the targeted treatment of leukaemia can significantly prolong the survival time of high-risk patients, researchers say, suggesting that in future, these medicines could not only replace chemotherapy but even stem cell transplantation.

Mar 21, 2016, 13:58 PM IST