Friday, March 29, 2024

Drug

Former IPS Sanjiv Bhatt gets 20 years in jail in 1996 drug planting case

PALANPUR: The Palanpur sessions court in Banaskantha district on Thursday sentenced ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt to 20 years in jail for his involvement in a 1996 narcotics case.

IIT Kanpur study finds how cholesterol-lowering drug Niacin works

KANPUR: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur in a new study detailed how cholesterol-lowering drugs like Niacin work at a molecular level.

Mann government's lax attitude increases drug abuse in Punjab: Bajwa

CHANDIGARH: The Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Partap Singh Bajwa on Sunday accused the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of adopting sheer laxity in curbing the rapidly growing drug abuse in the state. 

Party drugs making lab unearthed in Delhi, one African national nabbed

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police have busted a party drug, methamphetamine, making lab, which was being run by an African national in a house in Delhi area, an official said on Monday.

ED probing investments of drug lord Jaffer Sadiq in film industry and real estate

CHENNAI: The ED is probing the investments made by drug lord and former leader of the ruling DMK, Jaffer Sadiq, who was recently arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) after a four-month-long manhunt. The ED has registered a case and is probing the alleged investments made by Jaffer Sadiq in Tamil and Hindi movie industries.

96th Academy Awards: Jimmy Kimmel's monologue touches upon Robert Downey Jr.'s drug addiction history

LOS ANGELES: Comedian Jimmy Kimmel, who is hosting the ongoing 96th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, poked fun at several Hollywood hot topics during the ceremony.

Drugs valued at Rs 6 cr seized after multiple raids in Delhi, UP

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police have arrested five men after multiple raids in the national capital and Uttar Pradesh and recovered over 900 grams of heroin valued at Rs 6 crore from their possession, a Crime Branch official said on Saturday.

Drugs Addict Youth found dead in Phagwara

PHAGWARA: A Drugs Addict youth was found dead near Aam Aadmi Clinic in posh locality of Hargobind Nagar Phagwara on Friday Evening. The deceased identified as Kunal a resident of Thapar Colony was fruit seller and was missing since Thursday.

Drug smuggler awarded 3 years imprisonment 25 k fine

KAITHAL: The court of Kaithal Additional District and Sessions Judge Sangeeta Rai Sachdeva has sentenced a person guilty of selling hashish to 3 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 25,000.

Bikram Majithia summoned again by SIT in drug case on March 6

CHANDIGARH: The SIT investigating drug case against forer SAD minister Bikram Singh Mahithia has against summoned him on March 6. Majithia has been asked to appear before SIT at Patiala at 11 AM.

Drug peddler’s property attached in J&K’s Baramulla

SRINAGAR: J&K Police on Thursday attached the property of a drug peddler in Baramulla district.

Drug peddling attempt foiled in Assam, one arrested

GUWAHATI: Assam Police arrested one drug peddler in Guwahati and seized narcotic substances from his possession, officials said on Wednesday.

Navy seizes 3,300 kg drugs from dhow in major operation

NEW DELHI:The Indian Navy has seized one of the largest drug consignments during a specialised operation from a dhow.

Goa: Nigerian national held with drugs valued at Rs 74 lakhs

PANAJI: The Anti-Narcotic Cell of Goa Police conducted a narcotic raid at Arpora, Bardez in North district and arrested a Nigerian national allegedly for possessing drugs worth Rs 74.75 lakh in the international market.

Psychotropic drug recovered from car in J&K’s Ganderbal

SRINAGAR: J&K Police on Sunday seized a vehicle from which psychotropic drug was recovered while the accused managed to escape during the raid in Ganderbal district.

Wanted drugs supplier of Amritsar in Punjab arrested from Delhi airport

NEW DELHI: A 30-year-old inter-state drug supplier, who was absconding for the last one year, was nabbed at Delhi airport, while he was trying to flee to Canada, police said on Saturday.

Gujarat Police seize drugs valued at Rs 350 crore, 9 arrested

AHMEDABAD: Gujarat Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi on Friday said that police has seized 50 kilograms of heroin valued at Rs 350 crore from Naliya Goli shores at the Veraval Port and arrested at least nine accused regarding the case.

Delhi Police launch crackdown after massive drug bust

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police have initiated a crackdown after the seizure of 400 kg synthetic stimulant, known as 'Meow Meow, from two makeshift godowns in the Hauz Khas area.

New Zealand to bring back over-the-counter sales of cold, flu drug in pharmacies

WELLINGTON: New Zealand will bring back over-the-counter sales of cold and flu drugs in pharmacies by getting rid of unnecessary red tape.

Village Defense Committees keep a slanting eye on drugs in villages: DC Amritsar

AMRITSAR: The Village Defense Committees formed in the border villages on the instructions of Governor Mr. Banwari Lal Purohit to keep an eye on drugs in the villages and control any untoward incident. and maintain their liaison with the police.

UP STF arrests three drug peddlers in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has arrested three drug peddlers for supplying narcotics, including MDMA and Charas, from Gomti Nagar in Lucknow.

Study shows rheumatoid arthritis drug may prevent disease progression

LONDON: A drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis could also prevent the disease in individuals deemed to be at risk.

Indian truck driver caught in $8.7 mn drug bust at US-Canada border

TORONTO: An Indian truck driver from Canada has been charged for attempting to bring about $8.7 million worth of cocaine into the US, according to court documents.

One more Punjab origin Indian truck driver caught in $8.7 mn drug bust at US-Canada border

TORONTO: An Indian truck driver from Canada has been charged for attempting to bring about $8.7 million worth of cocaine into the US, according to court documents.

Drug menace is a big challenge: K'taka Home Min

BENGALURU: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Friday said that the drug menace is a big challenge faced by the Police Department in Bengaluru.

Erectile dysfunction drugs may be linked to reduced Alzheimer's risk

LONDON: The drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction may also be associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a study.

Drugs worth Rs 18.3L seized in Goa

PANAJI: Goa Police on Thursday seized drugs -- charas, ganja and ecstasy -- valued at Rs 18.3 lakh, an official said here.

ChatGPT-like GenAI model to help design new drugs

NEW YORK: A team of scientists has developed a new ChatGPT-like generative artificial intelligence (AI) model that can design new drugs to treat disease.

Drug smuggler caught by Anti Narcotic Cell, 16 kg 650 grams of poppy Doda recovered

KAITHAL: On one hand, as per the orders of SP Upasana, the district police is making the general public aware about not taking drugs, on the other hand, the police is continuously tightening its grip on drug smugglers. Under this campaign, on Monday, a drug smuggler was arrested by the Anti Narcotic Cell from Dera Kadam Baupur along with 16 kg 650 grams of Doda Poppy.

Nigerian held in Hyderabad, drugs valued at Rs 8 cr seized

HYDERABAD: Telangana State Narcotics Bureau (TSNAB) has arrested a Nigerian and seized drugs valued at Rs 8 crore from his possession.

Board members aware of Musk's drug use, friends told him to go to rehab: Report

SAN FRANCISCO: Some board members at Tesla and SpaceX are aware of the "use of illegal drugs" by Elon Musk and regularly do drugs with him, "because they think refraining could upset the billionaire, who has made them a lot of money," the media reported.

24 cases registered against drug peddlers in J&K’s Baramulla

SRINAGAR: Police in Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) Baramulla District said on Friday that it registered 24 cases against drug peddlers last month.

3 Indo-Canadians to be extradited to US for drug trafficking

TORONTO: Three Indian-origin men have been arrested in Canada and will be extradited for trial in the US for their alleged links with a network trafficking drugs between Mexico and the North American nations.

Punjab police arrest two ‘Big Fish’ among five drug smugglers from amritsar; 3Kg heroin, 5.25L drug money recovered

CHANDIGARH: In a major success amidst the ongoing war against drugs waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Police have arrested two absconding brothers— considered as big fish in drug trade— along with their three accomplices after recovering 3Kg heroin and ₹5.25 lakh drug money from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Tuesday.

Assam Police bust inter-state drug peddling network, two arrested

GUWAHATI: Assam Police have busted an inter-state drug peddling network and arrested two persons with a sizable quantity of narcotic substances, officials said on Tuesday.

Indian national pleads guilty in dark web drug case; $150m in crypto, cash seized

NEW YORK: An Indian national has admitted to selling controlled substances on dark web marketplaces and agreed to forfeit $150 million in what is believed to be the largest seizure of cryptocurrency in the history of the US Drug Enforcement Administration.

Zimbabwe Cricket ban Madhevere, Mavuta for 4 months over recreational drug use

HARARE: Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has banned Wesley Madhevere and Brandon Mavuta from competitive cricket for four months due to recreational drug use. The duo received their sanctions after appearing in a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday last week.

EU forms port alliance to fight drug trafficking

BRUSSELS: The European Commission has launched the European Ports Alliance Public Private Partnership, aimed at bringing all stakeholders together to protect ports from drug trafficking and criminal infiltration.

Diabetes drug Ozempic can reduce severe liver disease risk too

LONDON: Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and other GLP1 agonists -- popular diabetes drugs -- are also associated with a reduced risk of developing cirrhosis and liver cancer in people with Type 2 diabetes and chronic liver disease, according to a study.

India’s coronary drug-eluting stents mkt to register 4% CAGR by 2033: Report

NEW DELHI: The coronary drug-eluting stents market in India is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4 per cent between 2023 and 2033, according to a report on Tuesday.

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Fifth arrest by NCB in Shahin Bagh drug haul case, Dubai hawala link found

NEW DELHI: The Narcotic Control Bureau has made fifth arrest in the Shahin Bagh drug haul case where 50 kg pure heroin and narcotics valued at over Rs 100 crore were seized.

Experimental obesity drug may be alternative to bariatric surgery

WASHINGTON: An experimental drug by US pharma major Eli Lilly may help people fight obesity and also act as an alternative to bariatric surgery.

IIT Mandi team discovers drug molecule to treat diabetes

MANDI:A drug molecule that can prove to be an effective treatment for both Type 1 and Type 2 have been identified, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi said on Monday.

Drug peddler PO arrested after 17 years

NURMAHAL: The Bilga police have arrested a proclaimed offender (PO) absconding for the last 17 years. The investigating officer Balwinder Singh said that the accused has been identified as Kulsharan Singh alias Sonu a resident of Patti Bagga ,Bilga village. The accused is wanted in a case of drug peddling.

DC and SSP vow to wage war against drug menace, solicit fulsome support to make drug free district

KHATA KALAN (Nawanshahr): Kick-starting a mass awareness drive against the drug menace in Khatkar Kalan, the native village of legendary freedom fighter Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Navjot Pal Singh Randhawa and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sandeep Sharma along with hundreds of the people on Monday pledged to wage a war against the drug trafficking in the district.

102 kgs drug worth Rs. 700 Crore seized at Indo-Pak Attari border

AMRITSAR: The Indian Custom Department have seized heroin (drug) in large quantity at Indo-Pak Attari border which was smuggled here in India in the Consignment packed from Afghanistan via Pakistan.

Punjab CM bats for developing indigenous anti-drone technology for checking the supply of drugs and weapons from across the border

SAS NAGAR(MOHALI): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday underscored the need for developing indigenous anti-drone technology to check the supply of drugs and weapons through drones effectively from across the border.

DC and SSP to begin awareness drive against drugs from Khatkar Kalan on April 25

NAWANSHAHR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Navjot Pal Singh Randhawa and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sandeep Sharma said that the civil and police administration would launch a massive awareness drive against drug menace from Khatkar Kalan, the ancestral village of Shaheed Bhagat Singh on April 25.

Police probe reveals Jahangirpuri riot accused Ansar supplied drugs, seized BMW from bizman

NEW DELHI:The Delhi Police's Crime Branch investigating the Jahangirpuri violence case has revealed that the prime accused, Mohammed Ansar Sheikh, was also involved in drug supply and had also seized a BMW car belonging to a South Delhi-based businessman, according to sources.

Johnny Depp says Amber 'grossly embellished' drug use by him

LOS ANGELES: Hollywood star Johnny Depp accused Amber Heard of giving "grossly embellished" accounts of his substance abuse while giving evidence.

Interstate drug trafficker held with 15 kg cannabis

NEW DELHI: Delhi police has arrested an interstate drug supplier and confiscated 15 kg of cannabis from his possession, an official said on Saturday.The accused was identified as Surjeet (28), a resident of Uttar Pradesh's Etah district.

Canada approves AstraZeneca Covid-19 prevention drug

OTTAWA: Canada has approved British drugmaker AstraZeneca's drug for the prevention of Covid-19 in immune compromised adults and children.

Drug peddlers Husband-Wife duo arrested

PHAGWARA: The Phagwara Police have arrested a husband-wife duo of drug peddlers under NDPS act and recovered 2 Kg of Gaanja,2 Gm of Heroin, Eight Bottles of intoxicants, and cash of Rs 5900/- from their possession last night. The accused were identified as Manak and his Wife Rajni residents of Industrial Area locality Phagwara. Both drugs peddlers were nabbed at a checkpoint, the police said.

Colombian President signs extradition of Gulf Clan drug kingpin

BOGOTO: Colombian President Ivan Duque has signed the extradition papers for the head of the criminal organisation Clan del Golfo (Gulf Clan), Dairo Antonio Usuga, also known as "Otoniel", considered the country's most wanted drug lord.

Three held at Chennai Airport with drugs worth Rs 9.86 cr

NEW DELHI: The Customs officials at Chennai Airport on Wednesday arrested three persons for smuggling 49.2 kgs Pseudoephedrine worth Rs 9.86 crore.

Notorious brothers, involved in drug trafficking, held

NEW DELHI: Two brothers, who were involved in trafficking drugs, in the Delhi-NCR area were arrested by the Crime Branch of the Delhi Police, an official said on Wednesday.

Punjab health minister orders to strictly curb misuse of drugs from de-addiction centers

CHANDIGARH: Taking a major step forward to make the state drug-free, the Health & Family Welfare and Medical Education & Research Minister Dr. Vijay Singla, on Thursday, asked the managements of all the drug de-addiction centers to strictly curb the misuse of drugs available in these centers, failing which invite revocation of the licenses of centers and penal action will be taken against the managing staff.

Int'l drug cartel busted in Delhi, heroin worth Rs 40 Cr recovered

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police have busted an international narcotic drug cartel and arrested its two key members along with Heroin worth Rs 40 crore in the international market, an official said on Tuesday.

6 Bihar labourers drugged, robbed on train in UP

BAREILLY: Six labourers on-board the Bihar-bound Jannayak Express train were found unconscious at Bareilly junction.

Drug peddler arrested under NDPS Act

NURMAHAL:The Nurmahal police have arrested a drug peddler on the charge of
selling heroin.

Drug peddler Nigerian held with fake passport in Delhi

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police have arrested a Nigerian national, who was absconding from Mumbai, for being involved in drug peddling, cyber fraud and other heinous offences, an official said on Monday.

Mother-son duo involved in interstate drug trade held in Delhi

NEW DELHI: Two people -- a mother and her son -- were arrested for being involved in an interstate racket of supply of cannabis (Ganja), an official said on Saturday.

NCB says probe yet to be completed in Aryan Khan drug case

NEW DELHI: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)'s Special Investigation Team (SIT) which was silent on the "new findings" in the Aryan Khan drug case, has now dismissed the report as "speculation".

No evidence against Aryan Khan having int'l drug cartel links: NCB sources

NEW DELHI: There is no evidence to connect Aryan Khan, son of actor Shah Rukh Khan, with international drug conspiracy, a probe by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has found, as per sources.

Two drug peddlers arrested under NDPS Act

NURMAHAL:The Nurmahal police have arrested two drug peddlers on the charge of
selling intoxicant tablets.

Drugs smuggling remained unabated during Assembly polls in Punjab

NEW DELHI: Huge quantity of drugs continued to be smuggled in Punjab during the Assembly polls in the state, Narcotic Control Bureau (NCB) data suggest.

NCB to probe 25 drug cases suspected to have international links

NEW DELHI: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has been asked by various states to investigate 25 important drug cases to unearth a larger pan-India conspiracy, officials said.

Rajnath promises to wipe out drugs, if BJP voted to Power in Punjab

RUPNAGAR: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today while addressing an election rally at Nangal (Anandpur Sahib assembly consituency) said that BJP if voted to power will wipe out drugs in Punjab. He appealed to vote in favour of Parminder Sharma, BJP candidate from Anandpur Sahib.

People of Punjab will teach a lesson to drug dealers: Bhagwant Mann

SANGRUR: Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Punjab chief ministerial candidate Bhagwant Mann (MP Sangrur) launched a scathing attack on the Akali Dal and the Badal family. Mann targeted the Badal family and said that some selfish leaders, sitting in power, ran illegal drug business in entire Punjab and ruined the lives of lakhs of youth in Punjab. To earn money, these selfish leaders killed thousands of youngsters and destroyed lakhs of families. This time the people of Punjab will teach a lesson to these drug dealers.

NDA will form govt in Punjab, free it from drugs: Modi

JALANDHAR: Promising to work on the teachings of Sikh gurus with principles of non-discrimination and equality for all, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the NDA would form the government in Punjab and would free the state from drugs.

Drug peddler arrested under NDPS Act

NAKODAR:The Nakodar sadar police have arrested a drug
peddler on the charge of selling poppy husk.

NCB, Navy seize drugs of Rs 2K cr on high seas

NEW DELHI: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Indian Navy, in a joint operation have busted a drug trafficking racket and have seized around 529 kg of very high quality of hashish, 234 kg of finest quality of crystal Methamphetamine and some quantity of Heroin, valued at Rs 2,000 crore.

Woman drug peddler arrested under NDPS Act

SHAHKOT:The Shahkot police today arrested a woman drug peddler on the charge
of selling poppy husk .

Drug peddler PO arrested

NAKODAR:The Mehat Pur police on Monday arrested a
proclaimed offender (PO) absconding for the one year.

Randhawa conforms AAP's allegation of nexus between politicians and drug smugglers in Punjab: Harpal Singh Cheema

CHANDIGARH: A senior leader of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab and leader of opposition Harpal Singh Cheema welcoming the statement given by Deputy Chief Minister and Congress leader Sukhwinder Singh Randhawa in which Randhawa admitted that the alliance is going on between the politicians and drug smugglers in Punjab.

HC stays arrest of Akali leader Majithia in drugs case for 3 days

CHANDIGARH: In a reprieve to senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) senior leader Bikram Singh Majithia from arrest in a drugs-related case, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted protection against the arrest for three days.

AK-47 rifles, pistols, grenades & 17.3 kg drugs among BSF recoveries in J&K in 2021

NEW DELHI/SRINAGAR: The Border Security Force on Monday said that it has successfully recovered and seized three AK-47 Rifles, six 9MM pistols, 1071 ammunitions, 20 Hand Grenades, two IEDs and 17.3 kg Heroin worth around Rs 88 crore in different operational incidents during the year 2021 in J&K.

Punjab Assembly elections:2268 patrolling teams,740 static surveillance teams,792 flying squads,351 video surveillance teams keeping vigil to ensure drug-free and other inducement-free polls

CHANDIGARH:To ensure Drug-free and other inducement-free Assembly Elections in the state, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Dr S Karuna Raju said that various Enforcement Agencies have recovered Rs 1.74 crores cash, 27960.292 litre of licit liquor, 6476.61 litre of illicit liquor, 235069 litre of Lahan (raw material used to make liquor), 1088.01 Kg of Poppy Husk, 11.03 Kg of Opium, 3370.82 grams of Heroin, 123.507 grams of Smack, 2940 capsules, 90 vials of syrup and 92079 numbers of tablets since Model Code of Conduct has come into force.

WHO recommends two new drugs to treat patients with Covid-19

GENEVA: A World Health Organization (WHO) panel on Friday strongly recommended baricitinib, a drug used for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, for patients with severe or critical Covid-19 in combination with corticosteroids.

Minor girl kidnapped, forced to marry drug addict, 3 held

NEW DELHI: A 15-year-old girl who was kidnapped from the national capital by a woman for getting her married to her drug addict brother, was rescued and the accused were arrested.

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WHO recommends arthritis drugs to cut death risk in Covid patients

LONDON:Arthritis drugs tocilizumab and sarilumab can reduce the risk of death and the need for mechanical ventilation in patients with Covid-19, finds a study.

Pulling empowerment, pushing away drug abuse - with rugby

CHANDIGARH: As soon as dawn arrives in Chandigarhs Panjab University sports ground, chances are you may come across young men and women wrestling each other with a rugby ball. It can be quite a sight considering that the game has never enjoyed a popular appeal in the country. But for those playing here, not only is it a serious activity, it is hardly ejust a game. A closer look, and you will notice that the participants are not just those from the middle and upper-class.

Raj woman loses eyesight after being drugged, molested for days

JAIPUR:In a traumatic incident, a Rajasthan woman, who went to a medical store to get her fever checked, was drugged and molested for 10 days after being taken to Dehradun in an unconscious state.

With arrest of Afghan nationals and 17 17 Kg heroin from Delhi, Punjab Police bust major drug racket

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Police on Sunday busted another major drug supply chain with the arrest of four Afghan nationals and heroin seizure of 17 kgs, worth Rs 90 crore in the international market, from a unit in South Delhi.

Punjab still ISI's key destination for pushing drugs into India

NEW DELHI: Even as intelligence agencies are not unaware of the fact, Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) continues to pump illegal drugs into India through Punjab -- the state lying on the border between the two neighbouring countries.ia

Drugs seized in Hyderabad, Yemen national among 2 held

HYDERABAD: The Prohibition and Excise department of Telangana busted a drug racket and arrested two peddlers including a Yemen national in Hyderabad on Thursday.

WHO calls for price cut on drug for Covid-linked black fungus

LONDON: Amid a sharp rise in cases of black fungus infections among Covid-19 patients in India and Nepal, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has on Thursday called on to lower the prices of the drug used to treat the condition, media reports said.

Mansa Police appeals public on "International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking" to fighte Drug Menace

MANSA: On the day of "International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking," Senior Superintendent of Police Dr. Narinder Bhargav, IPS told that in compliance with the directions of Chief Minister of Punjab Capt. Amrinder Singh and Director General of Police, Punjab Shri Dinkar Gupta, IPS, "International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking" has been celebrated.

Punjab CM reiterates demand for national drug policy to tackle drugs smuggled from Pakistan

CHANDIGARH: Reiterating his demand for a National Drug Policy to tackle the scourge, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday underlined the need for more synergy between the STF, the Police and the Intelligence wing to eliminate drugs from the state.

Punjab Police marks ‘International Day against Drugs’ by organising awareness activities across the State

CHANDIGARH: In a bid to send strong message about the ill-effects of drugs, the Punjab Police, on the occasion of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Saturday, organised various awareness activities to sensitise the people in all the districts across the state.

Realise our vision of a Drugs Free India: PM Modi

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking said that drugs bring with it darkness, destruction and devastation and we should save lives and realize the vision of Drug free India.

US FDA approves drug developed by Indian-American's firm

WASHINGTON: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a drug manufactured by the Virginia-based Sarfez Pharmaceuticals, which is owned by Indian-American Salim Shah, a media report said.

Two drug peddlers arrested with 1.300 kg opium

SHAHKOT: The Shahkot police have arrested two drug peddlers with huge quantity of opium.

Crackdown on drug smugglers under the 'sieze and search' operation by Kapurthala Police

KAPURTHALA: In its commitment of Punjab government to wipe out drug menace, Kapurthala police led by SSP Harkamalpreet Singh Khakh on Saturday launched an operation '2s Siege and Search' Operation in the area of police station Sultanpur Lodhi.

Kapurthala police arrest two drug smugglers, seized Opium and intoxicating pills

PHAGWARA: The police in its campaign against drug smugglers, arrested two smugglers from police station Rawalpindi and Kotwali Kapurthala area and recovered 50 grams of opium and intoxicant tablets from the accused in separate cases.

Two most wanted Punjab gangsters and drug smugglers killed in Kolkata encounter

CHANDIGARH: Most wanted drug smuggler and gangster, Jaipal Singh Bhullar s/o Bhupinder Singh r/o Ferozepur and Jaspreet Singh @ Jassi s/o Ravinder Singh r/o Kharar, SAS Nagar, who had rewards of 10 Lakh and 5 Lakh rupees on their head have been neutralized by the STF West Bengal Police on Wednesday afternoon, after they fired on the STF Police party, when they raided their apartment.

Gambhir's foundation illegally stocked-distributed Covid drugs: HC told

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government drug controller on Thursday informed the high court that Gautam Gambhir's foundation has been found guilty of non-authorised stocking, procuring and distributing Fabiflu medicine used for Covid-19 patients.

Another close associate of Drug smuggler Jaipal Bhullar held in Ludhiana

LUDHIANA: Punjab Police has arrested another close aide of the prime accused drug smuggler and rogue criminal Jaipal Bhullar, wanted for the sensational killing of CIA Assistant Sub Inspectors (ASIs), Bhagwan Singh and Dalwinderjit Singh, who were gunned down in cold blood in Jagraon Grain Market on May 15.

Celon Laboratories launches emulsion-based drug for black fungus

HYDERABAD: Hyderabad-based specialty biopharmaceutical manufacturer, Celon Laboratories, on Monday announced the launch of an alternative drug - Amphotericin B Emulsion, for the treatment of Mucormycosis, commonly known as black fungus.

Two drug peddlers arrested under NDPS Act

NAKODAR: The Nakodar sadar police have arrested a drug peddler on the charge of selling opium.

Two associates of Gangster and drug smuggler Jaipal Bhullar arrested for Jagraon shootout

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Police has arrested two of the main accused in the sensational killing of CIA Assistant Sub Inspectors (ASIs), Bhagwan Singh and Dalwinderjit Singh, who were gunned down in cold blood in Jagraon Grain Market on May 15.

'We are all living this hell': Delhi HC to plea on black fungus drug shortage

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Friday, during the hearing of pleas in connection with shortage of medicine for black fungus, observed that the situation is similar to "living hell", and though court is willing to help patients facing issues with procurement of medicine, but is "helpless".

As black fungus cases in Punjab rise to 188, CM orders to ramp up alternative drugs

CHANDIGARH: With as many as 188 cases of mucormycosis (black fungus) reported so far in the state, Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday ordered ramp-up of stocks of alternate drugs to treat the disease, in view of the shortage of Amphotericin, making Punjab the first state in the country to make effective use of alternative medicines to treat the disease.

Over 500 black fungus cases in Delhi, hospitals short of drugs to fight the infection: Kejriwal

NEW DELHI: Amid the second wave of the Covid pandemic, Delhi isn't just battling a shortage of vaccines, it is also grappling with a scarcity of drugs required to treat patients infected with the black fungus infection, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday.

Roche's antibody Covid drug now available in India

MUMBAI: Roche India on Monday announced the rollout of its first batch of the antibody cocktail (Casirivimab and Imdevimab) against Coronavirus in India. The cocktail drug will be marketed by Cipla pan-India.

Properties worth Rs. 11.37 crores attached in 19 drug related cases: CM

SHIMLA: Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said here on Sunday that the State Government was
committed to make the State ‘Drug Free State’ by adopting multi-pronged strategy to tackle drug
trafficking in the State.

DDMA directs pharmacies to display stocks/MRP of Covid drugs

NEW DELHI: Concerned with Covid patients facing difficulties in procuring essential drugs on time and at prescribed rates, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Saturday directed the pharmacies selling Covid medicines in the national capital to display the available stocks and rates of drugs prominently at their shops.

Sonia writes to PM over scarcity of black fungus drugs

NEW DELHI: After the government asked the states to declare Mucormycosis (Black Fungus) an epidemic, Congress Parliamentary party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Saturday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the scarcity of Liposomal Amphotericin-B injection and the disease not being covered under Ayushman Bharat scheme.

'From wherever in the world': Delhi HC tells Centre to get adequate black fungus drugs

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to take measures to address the shortfall in the medicines, like Amphotericin B, used for treating black fungus, which is affecting Covid-19 recovered people.

Drug peddler arrested under NDPS Act

NAKODAR: The Mehat Pur police have arrested a drug peddler on the charge of selling intoxicant injections and vials. .

Kenyan woman among two drug peddlers with 505 grams heroin

SHAHKOT: The Shahkot police have arrested two drug peddlers including a foreign woman on the charges of selling heroin.

Drive Against Drugs: Police chiefs asked to identify drug hotspots, Top drug smugglers

CHANDIGARH: In order to further intensify the ongoing Drive Against Drugs, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Dinkar Gupta, during a high-level virtual meeting on Sunday, directed all the Police Chiefs to launch a crackdown against the drug smugglers/suppliers in their concerned areas

DRDO anti-Covid drug to be game changer: Karnataka Minister

BENGALURU: Lauding the Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) contribution in the fight against the pandemic, Karnataka Health Minister K. Sudhakar on Friday said its anti-Covid drug would be a game-changer in treating the infection.

Four drug smugglers arrested by Phagwara Police

PHAGWARA: The Rural Police headed by SSP Naveen Singla have arrested four drugs smugglers and recovered huge quantity of drugs from their possession.

Punjab CM urges state Congress MPs to put pressure on center for more O2, tankers, vaccine, drugs

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday urged Congress MPs from the state to pressurize the Centre to augment supplies of Oxygen, tankers, vaccines and vital medicines to help the state government effectively fight the deadly second wave of the pandemic.

Drug peddler arrested with 1 kilogram opium

SHAHKOT: The Shahkot police have arrested a drug peddler on the charge of selling opium.

Fake drug rackets reaching rural areas: Beware of cheap antibiotics sold as Remdesivir

NEW DELHI: Beware of fake life saving drugs. Instead of Remdesivir, which is required for critically ill Covid patients, similar looking vials of Monocef or Zetri, a low cost antibiotic injection, are being sold in the black market.

Civil Surgeon advised doctors treating critically ill patients for prescription of alternative drugs in place of Remdesivir and Tucilizumab

PATIALA: Referring to the advice given by the Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, Punjan, Mr Husan Lal,in view of the impending shortage of important vaccines being used for the treatment of critically ill COVID patients admitted in Level-2 and Level-3 health care facilities in the state, the deputy commissioner Patiala, Kumar Amit appeals the doctors of the district to prescribe alternative medicines available in the market. He said that the expert group headed by Dr K K Talwar, Advisor, Health and Medical Education, Government of Punjab also recommended the prescription of Inj. Itolizumab and Inj. Dexamethasone for critical COVID patients as these are equally effective to that of Inj. Tocilizumab-400 mg. He said as per the reference given in the letter, as the Inj.Tucilizumab-400 mg was not manufactured in India and its availability in our country is also low, so we should opt for the other drugs available in the market for treating critical COVID patients.

Myanmar drug surge worry for neighbours including India

KOLKATA: A spike in illegal narcortics from the 'Golden Triangle' to South and Southeast Asian countries as a result of pandemic-related supply gluts and a likely increase in production is worrying Myanmars neighbours, including India.

Zydus receives emergency use approval for Covid drug 'Virafin'

AHMEDABAD: Zydus Cadila on Friday announced it has received restricted Emergency Use Approval from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for the use of antiviral 'Virafin' in treating moderate Covid-19 infection in adults.

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