Monday, May 05, 2025

drugs

Phagwara Police Launch 'Yudh Nashya Virudh 3.0' to Step Up War Against Drugs

PHAGWARA: In a determined move to tackle the growing menace of drug abuse and trafficking, the Phagwara Police have launched the third phase of their anti-drug campaign, titled ‘Yudh Nashya Virudh 3.0’.

Son murders mother for not giving money for drugs

KAITHAL: A 17-year-old son allegedly beaten to death his mother in the nearby Sirta village Later, the body was hung on the ceiling to show it a case of suicide. After doing this, he called his maternal uncle and told him that he has killed his mother. In this regard, the brother of the deceased woman has complained to Sadar police station. The police have registered a case against the accused boy on the basis of the complaint.

Bikram Majithia releases video of Amritpal’s brother Harpreet partaking drugs

CHANDIGARH: Senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia today released a video of NSA detainee Amritpal Singh’s brother partaking drugs and asserted that Amritpal had only put up an anti-drug façade but was actually involved in drug smuggling besides being closely associated with gangsters.

Combining two low-cost drugs may help prevent new heart attack, stroke risk

NEW DELHI: Treating patients earlier with a combination of statins and the cholesterol-lowering drug ezetimibe could prevent thousands of new heart attacks, strokes, and death over a decade, according to a new study.

Walking march against drugs by Governor of Punjab started from Dera Baba Nanak ended at Jallianwala Bagh

AMRITSAR: As part of the Punjab government's campaign against war against drug The awareness march started by Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria from Dera Baba Nanak, the land touched by the feet of Guru Nanak Sahib, ended at Jallianwala Bagh today.

Punjab Government Announces Sports Grounds in Every Village to Safeguard Youth from Drugs: Sond and Sisodia

RUPNAGAR: Rural Development and Panchayat Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond, accompanied by former Delhi Education Minister Manish Sisodia, conducted an inspection of schools and sports grounds in various villages of Rupnagar district on Tuesday. The villages visited included Chairian, Bahrampur, Chandpur, Dakala, Lohgarh Phidde, as well as the government primary school and sports ground in Bahrampur Chaklan.

Won't allow land of warriors & martyrs to be destroyed by drugs : Governor, Punjab

AMRITSAR: The Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria with the resolve of 'Yudh Nasheyan Viruddh' today led the Padyatra for second day in Amritsar and called upon the people of Punjab to rise in unison in the war against drugs.

Governor Punjab Gulab Chand Kataria led a foot march against drugs from village Nawan Pind to Pandher

AMRITSAR: Governor of Punjab Mr. Gulab Chand Kataria and President, Indian Red Cross Society, Punjab, met with representatives of Village Defense Committees and said that these committees will be further strengthened so that smuggling taking place in border villages can be controlled.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann under fire from opposition over police-drugs-prostitution nexus in state and viral video of an IPS officer

CHANDIGARH: The opposition parties in Punjab have launched an offensive against AAP government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and demanded a probe into alleged nexus between Police-drugs and prostitution running in the state.

Punjab Government dismisses lady constable Amandeep Kaur from service after her arrest with drugs

CHANDIGARH: Taking immediate and stern action amidst the ongoing anti-drugs campaign ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, Lady Constable Amandeep Kaur belt no 621/MNS was today dismissed from the service for involvement in drugs case, informed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Headquarters Dr Sukhchain Singh Gill.  The lady constable is also known as Insta queen.

Insta Queen, woman constable Amandeep Kaur arrested with drugs in her THAR

BATHINDA: Punjab Police has arrested a woman constable posted in Bathinda with heroin found in her THAR, she was driving yesterday. Police has recovered 17.71 gm drugs.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and Arvind Kejriwal flag off mass awareness campaign against drugs

LUDHIANA:Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday flagged over mass awareness campaign against drug menace after administering oath to fight against malady to thousands of youth.

Israeli researchers develop AI tool to decode cell responses to drugs

JERUSALEM: Israeli researchers have developed scNET -- an AI tool that analyses how cells behave in changing biological environments, including their reactions to drug treatments.

Deputy Commissioner Amritsar launches T-shirt with slogan "War Against Drugs"

AMRITSAR: Deputy Commissioner Mrs. Sakshi Sahni today launched the T-shirt with the slogan "War Against Drugs" by the Red Cross Amritsar.

Manipur Police arrest six militants, three smugglers, seize drugs worth Rs 3.15 crore

IMPHAL: The Manipur Police have arrested six militants of different outfits and seized a cache of arms and ammunition, officials said here on Thursday.

AAP govt in Punjab committed to eradicating drugs from state: Manish Sisodia

CHANDIGARH: AAP's Punjab in-charge Manish Sisodia emphasised the party's commitment to making the state drug-free, accelerating development, and fulfilling the promises made to the people.

Punjab Youth Congress takes out tractor march against drugs from Gurdwara Saragarhi to Hussainiwala in Ferozepur

FEROZEPUR:  Punjab Youth Congress (PYC) today took out a tractor march against drug starting from Gurdwara Saragarhi in Ferozepur to Hussainiwala memorial of martyrs of freedom struggle.

Governor reiterates commitment to wipe out curse of drugs from state

CHANDIGARH: Reiterating the firm commitment of state government to wipe out scourge of drugs from the state, the Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday said that under the ongoing crusade against drugs in form of Yudh Nasheyan Virudh, a special focus has been to break the economic chain in the entire nexus.

Drugs worth Rs 1 crore seized by Assam Police, one arrested

GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that a drug racket was busted by police in the Nagaon district and narcotics item worth Rs one crore was seized by the security personnel.

Punjab govt to launch mass movement against drugs from April 1, says Kejriwal

LUDHIANA: Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced that a mass movement would be launched by the Punjab government against the drug menace from April 1.

Kejriwal Declares All-Out War Against Drugs, Public Movement to Begin from April 1

LUDHIANA: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal addressed a huge rally in Ludhiana, focusing on Punjab’s progress under AAP’s governance. Highlighting the fight against drug abuse, the renovation of the Civil Hospital, and the government’s decisive actions against corruption and organized crime, Kejriwal emphasized AAP’s dedication to building a prosperous and drug-free Punjab. He announced transformative initiatives like village sports grounds, anti-drone systems to counter cross-border drug smuggling, and a state-wide drug census to provide targeted rehabilitation for addicts.

Punjab CM Mann calls for collective action against corruption, drugs

LUDHIANA: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday led a groundbreaking ‘Lok Milni’ programme in Ludhiana (West).

AAP Government's War on Drugs Yields Significant Results: Minister Aman Arora

CHANDIGARH: AAP Punjab President and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora today expressed satisfaction over the impactful results of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government's ongoing war against drugs in the state. Addressing the media, he highlighted the comprehensive strategy undertaken to combat the menace of drugs, which has plagued Punjab for decades.

BSP Launched "Jantak Abhiyan" against Drugs

PHAGWARA: While Commemorating the birth anniversary of Late Kanshi Ram founder of Bahujan Samaj Party, Punjab Unit of BSP has announced “Jantak Abhiyan”(Mass Movement) against drugs in all villages and blocks of Punjab to eradicate the menace of Drugs from Punjab.

"War Against Drugs" – Major Action by Faridkot Police and District Administration

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab government’s campaign "War Against Drugs" is being carried out on a large scale against drug peddlers and the drug trade. The government, with public support, has pledged to continue this battle until drugs are eradicated.

Gurdaspur Police and BSF recover drugs and arms consignment from across the border through drone during joint operation

GURDASPUR: Under the 'War on Drugs' (Yudh Nasheyan Viruddh) being run by the Punjab Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Gurdaspur Police and BSF have achieved great success during a joint operation. Police and BSF personnel have recovered a large consignment of drugs and arms sent from across the border through drone and recovered 2 kg heroin, 2 pistols, 4 magazines and 66 live rounds.

Panchayats come out in support of ‘War on Drugs’ campaign

BATHINDA: The Panchayats of Sangat block of Bathinda district have taken an oath not to provide any help to any drug smuggler. Sarpanches of various villages strongly supported the ‘War on Drugs’ campaign launched by the Punjab government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and took an oath not to provide any help to the smugglers during administrative and legal proceedings.

Traditional Sports Proving Effective in Keeping Youth Away from Drugs: Harjeet Singh Grewal

SRI ANANDPUR SAHIB: Aiming to involve the youth energy in the sports to wean them away from habit forming drugs, Harjeet Singh Grewal, National President of the National Gatka Association of India and Joint Director of the Department of Information and Public Relations, Punjab, emphasized the significant role of traditional sports in steering youth away from drugs and promoting mental and physical well-being.

AAP government fails to control drugs, over 1000 youth die every month due to drug overdose: Raja Warring

PATIALA: Punjab Pardesh Congress Committee (PPCC) president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring today blamed the AAP government in Punjab for not making serious efforts to curb the drug menace in the state. He was addressing a massive rally on 'Naukari Devo Nasha Nahi' organised here today by Punjab Youth Congress.

"War Against Drugs" campaign to safeguard Punjab and its youth: Laljit Singh Bhullar

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Transport and Jail Minister and member of the Cabinet Sub-Committee on "War Against Drugs", S. Laljit Singh Bhullar, on Thursday, said that the "War Against Drugs" campaign waged by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led government is aimed at safeguarding the Punjab and its youth.

Play proactive role in curbing menace of drugs: CM exhorts people

SAS NAGAR(MOHALI): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday gave a clarion call to people to become active partner in the campaign against drugs so that this scourge can be completely wiped out from state.

Calling AAP's fight against drugs a gimmick, BJP demands dope test of CM Bhagwant Mann and cabinet sub committee

CHANDIGARH: BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh today described the formation of a cabinet sub-committee to combat drugs in Punjab as yet another political gimmick by the AAP government.

Make people aware by organizing maximum number of camps to eradicate drugs - Additional Deputy Commissioner

AMRITSAR: Today, under the leadership of Additional Deputy Commissioner Mrs. Jyoti Bala and in the presence of police and other senior officers, an important meeting was held to implement the National Coordination Center for Drug Law Enforcement Framework and increase control over drugs in the district.

BJP-AKALI & Congress govts pushed youth of Punjab in drugs for their own benefit: Harpal Cheema

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Finance Minister Advoacte Harpal Singh Cheema on Friday issued a stern and final warning to drug traffickers in Punjab to either give up drug trafficking or leave the state. He gave this warning in the presence of his co-member in the cabinet sub-committee Aman Arora, Dr. Balbir Singh, Tarunpreet Singh Saund, and Laljit Singh Bhullar, and Chief Secretary K.A.P. Sinha and DGP Gaurav Yadav during a press conference held at Punjab Bhawan.

DC tells SDMs to submit daily activity report against drugs

PHAGWARA: With an aim to intensify the fight against drugs, Deputy Commissioner Amit kumar Panchal today ordered the SDMs to submit daily activity report against the drug abuse to the office of Deputy commissioner .

Police discover over 50 kg of illicit drugs, arrest two smugglers in Afghanist

ZARANJ: Afghan police discovered more than 50 kg of illicit drugs and apprehended two alleged drug smugglers in western Afghanistan Nimroz province, the provincial director for counter-narcotics department Mawlawi Faiz Mohammad Faizani said Friday.

Two arrested with MD drugs worth Rs 10 crore in Mumbai

MUMBAI: The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested two persons from the Dadar area and seized a major consignment of MD (Mephedrone) drugs valued at Rs 10.08 crore in the international market.

Shabana Azmi and Jyotika dive into the world of drugs in ‘Dabba Cartel’ trailer

MUMBAI: The trailer for "Dabba Cartel" has just dropped, offering a gripping glimpse into the journey of five middle-class women, played by Shabana Azmi and Jyotika, whose seemingly innocent dabba business takes a sinister turn into the dangerous world of drug cartels.

Tripura Police seize drugs worth Rs 30 crore, three peddlers arrested

AGARTALA: The smuggling of drugs from Myanmar into India's northeastern states continues unabated, with Tripura Police seizing narcotics worth over Rs 30 crore in the past 48 hours and arresting three drug peddlers, officials said on Tuesday.

Police discover 12 kg of illicit drugs, arrest one smuggler in Afghanistan

KABUL: Police have discovered 12 kg of illicit drugs in northern Afghanistan's Baghlan province and detained an individual for involvement in drug trafficking from the area, district police chief Qari Naqibullah Muhammadi said on Saturday.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

WHO says new drugs may aid fight against Covid in 2022

STOCKHLOM: New drugs against Covid-19 will significantly increase survival chances for coronavirus patients in severe condition in 2022, World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge said.

Man arrested for supplying drugs to girl, sexually exploiting her in K'taka

DAKSHINA: A man who sexually exploited a girl for years by luring her with narcotics, was arrested on Monday in Surathkal in the district.

K'taka CM calls upon youth to join hands in war against drugs

BENGALURU(Karnataka) Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday called upon the youth to join hands with the government in the war against drugs. "Karnataka would be completely freed from the drug menace with cooperation from the youth," he said.

Families having lost their sons due to drugs will never pardon Badals, Captain and Kejriwal: Channi

DHOLBAHA (Hoshiarpur): Punjab Chief Minister Mr Charanjit Singh Channi on Friday said that families who have lost their sons due to menace of drugs will never forgive Badals, Kejriwal and Captain for their sins against state.

Sukhbir's brother-in-law booked in drugs case in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: Just weeks ahead of the Assembly polls in Punjab, the police have booked former Akali minister and brother-in-law of Sukhbir Badal, Bikram Singh Majithia, under sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.

LS likely to discuss Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Bill today

NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha on Monday is likely to discuss and pass the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The government had introduced the Bill in the lower House on December 6.

Govt to table Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Bill in LS today

NEW DELHI: The government on Monday will table a Bill replacing the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 in Lok Sabha.

NCB chooses to keep mum on anti-drugs campaign: RTI

MUMBAI:The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has refused to disclose information on its anti-drugs war conducted in the past 3 years under RTI, an activist said here on Sunday.

Pak drones threaten human lives, Indian drones carry life-saving drugs: Jitendra Singh

NEW DELHI:While launching a pilot project on the use of indigenously manufactured drones for delivering medicines in Jammu and its surrounding areas, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, said on Saturday that while Pakistani drones carry explosives to spread terror and threaten human lives, Indian drones have assumed the role of Covud warriors by carrying life-saving vaccine doses and medicines for the safety and well-being of the mankind.

Unity against drugs is essential for society - Kuldeep Raj Incharge District Saanjh Kendra

 SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH NAGAR:SSP Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Deputy Captain Police Local cum DCPO. As per the guidelines of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar Ji, District Saanjh Kendra organized an awareness seminar for the attendees at Saanjh Kendra Nawanshahr in which the in-charge District Saanjh Kendra informed the audience about the ill effects of drugs and said that drug addicts are killing our young generation Like the inside is hollowing out.

Banned drugs found from Nakodar shop

NAKODAR:Drug authorities and Special Task Force of the Punjab police on
Saturday jointly conducted raids at Nakodar drug shops to check sale
of habit forming drugs.

Action against police officials if drugs found selling in their jurisdiction: Dy CM Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa

BATHINDA:Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Friday, appreciated the Punjab Police citing that the force has been doing great job in preventing crime and breaking drug supply besides ensuring security of people in the state.

Punjab Police to check chemists selling banned drugs

KAPURTHALA: In order to tightening the noose around illegal sale of prohibited drugs Tramadol, Tapentadol, and Etizolam, the Kapurthala police have chalked out a comprehensive strategy to wipe out the menace and take severest of severe action against the culprits.

Drugs seized, suspects arrested in NZ major operation against organised crime

WELLINGTON: A major operation against organised crime by the New Zealand police has resulted in the seizure of more than 50 kg of cocaine and NZ$300,000 ($211,389) in cash, cocaine, and cryptocurrency wallets, while nine people were arrested, Police Minister Poto Williams said on Thursday.

Unable to get drugs, man stabs two, arrested within hours: Police

NEW DELHI:A 25-year-old drug addict was arrested within 12 hours of his stabbing two people, including one fatally, in the national capital's Mohan Garden area as they stopped him from securing drugs, police said.

Punjab Police bust interstate drugs smuggling racket

AMRITSAR: In the relentless drive to break the nexus of drugs smugglers and dealers of different states who are pushing drugs into Punjab with the nefarious design to make easy money and devastate the youth of the state, Punjab Police has busted an interstate smuggling racket with recovery of huge quantity of opium smuggled from Jharkhand.

Foreign drug peddler held in K'taka, drugs worth Rs 20L seized

BENGALURU:  The Karnataka Police have arrested a Nigerian national, who was involved in drug peddling in the capital city, and recovered MDMA-ecstasy tablets worth Rs 20 lakh from him.

DCM directs Drugs Control Officers to weed out the menace of habit forming drugs

CHANDIGARH: Aiming to control pharmaceutical drug abuse, Deputy Chief Minister Punjab OP Soni directed all the Drugs Control Officers to check indiscriminate sale of habit forming drugs.

Punjab police foil a major weapon & drugs smuggling Bid via Indo-Pak border

CHANDIGARH/TARN TARAN:In an intelligence led operation, Punjab Police on Wednesday have recovered huge arms and ammunition besides heroin during a search operation from near border fencing on Indo-Pak Border in district Tarn Taran. The operation was jointly conducted by Border Security Force (BSF) and Counter Intelligence Amritsar in the area of BOP Mianwali Hithaar, Khemkarn sector.

NCB drugs case: No bail for Aryan Khan, 2 others

MUMBAI: Mumbai Special NDPS Court on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of Aryan Khan, the son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.

Punjab police Foil a major weapon & drugs smuggling bid via Indo-Pak border

CHANDIGARH/TARN TARAN: In an intelligence led operation, Punjab Police on Wednesday have recovered huge arms and ammunition besides heroin during a search operation from near border fencing on Indo-Pak Border in district Tarn Taran. The operation was jointly conducted by Border Security Force (BSF) and Counter Intelligence Amritsar in the area of BOP Mianwali Hithaar, Khemkarn sector.

Punjab CM seeks personal intervention of Amit Shah to seal border with Pak to stop drugs, weapons

NEW DELHI: In a bid to prevent the illegal trafficking of drugs and weapons from across the border into the State, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Tuesday sought personal intervention of the Union Home Minister Amit Shah to seal the border adding he said this initiative would help the State in breaking the supply chain of drugs.

Gold, drugs worth Rs 29 cr seized in Nagaland, 9 held

KOHIMA: In the biggest ever haul of contraband in Nagaland, police have seized 290 gold bars weighing 48.14 kg and huge quantities of drugs with a total value of around Rs 29 crore and arrested nine people, police said on Monday.

Report on drugs to see light of day after over 2 yrs delay: Sidhu

CHANDIGARH: With a new special bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court to start hearing in the multi-crore drug racket case concerning Punjab on Tuesday, Congress leader Navjot Sidhu said a report by the Special Task Force (STF) on drugs will finally see light of day after two and a half years of delay.

Do not want people who take drugs in Goa: Minister on Aryan Khan's arrest

 PANAJI:  Goa does not need people who take drugs, state Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar said on Monday, while responding to questions related to the arrest of eight persons, including Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan's son Aryan.

Arjun Rampal's GF's brother arrested once more in drugs case: Official

 PANAJI: Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal's girlfriend's brother Agisilaos Demetriades has been arrested for the third time in two years for possession of drugs, a Narcotics Control Bureau official said on Saturday.

Drugs worth Rs 2.5cr in champagne bottles seized in K'taka

BENAGLURU: Karnataka Police have arrested a foreign national and seized drugs worth Rs 2.5 crore being smuggled in champagne bottles, sources said on Saturday. The contraband also included 2,500 grams of MDMA crystal powder.

Two Af nationals held with 22 kg drugs in Greater Noida

NOIDA:  The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has arrested two Afghanistan nationals in Greater Noida for supplying drugs in the NCR region, official sources said here on Monday.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Punjab CM okays reward policy for inputs on drugs under NDPC Act

CHANDIGARH: Underlining his government’s zero tolerance policy towards drugs, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday approved a Reward Policy to encourage information and inputs leading to recovery of drugs under the NDPS Act.

K'taka private doctors' body complain of shortage of drugs, oxygen

BENGALURU: In the wake of exponential surge in Covid cases in Karnataka expecially in Bengaluru, many private hospitals are not able admit patients due to shortage of Oxygen and life saving drug Remedesivir.

Exempt Covid drugs from GST, transfer Rs 6K to eligible: Sonia

NEW DELHI: Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi has written a letter to the Prime Minister and asked him to exempt the medicines and equipment required for Covid-19 treatment and Rs 6,000 should be transferred every month in the accounts of those who are eligible.

NCB nabs another foreigner with drugs in Mumbai

MUMBAI: In its ongoing onslaught against the drugs mafia, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) carried out raids in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai and nabbed a Nigerian national with 260 gms Heroin and 22 gms Cocaine, a top official said here on Friday.

Registered Pharmacists can now apply for drugs store under amended policy: Balbir Sidhu

CHANDIGARH: Considering the rising number of unemployed Registered Pharmacists in the State, Capt. Amarinder Singh led Punjab Government has decided to provide self-employment to unemployed youth by making changes in the policy for grant of drugs licenses.

War against drugs: Punjab Police arrest 855 drug smugglers/suppliers during weeklong drive

CHANDIGARH: Under a week-long special drive launched against the drug menace, the Punjab Police have arrested 855 drug smugglers/suppliers after registering 672 FIRs under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) act across the state. The drive commenced on February 25, 2021.

BJP leader Rakesh Singh arrested in Pamela Goswami drugs case

KOLKATA: Kolkata Police on Tuesday arrested Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rakesh Singh from Burdwan district in connection with the Pamela Goswami drugs case.

BJP youth leader Pamela arrested in Kolkata with drugs worth Rs 10L

KOLKATA: A BJP youth-wing leader Pamela Goswami along with her associate was arrested on Friday with 100 gram cocaine worth of Rs 10 lakh from south Kolkata's posh New Alipore area, police said on Saturday.

Tweets could reveal impact of anti-depressant drugs

LONDON: Researchers have found that an analysis of tweets could reveal if anti-depressant drugs are having the desired impact on the patients.

NCB busts drugs factory in Mumbai, unearths Dawood link

MUMBAI: In a mega action against the drug cartel in Mumbai, the Narcotics Control Bureau has found the links of fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar after the agency busted a drugs factory in Mumbai's Dongri, which was being operated by Karim Lala's grandson Chinku Pathan.

Covaxin efficacy meets WHO standards, safe to use: Joint Drugs Controller

NEW DELHI: Allaying the apprehensions associated with the safety of the vaccine developed by Bharat Biotech, S. Eswara Reddy, Joint Drugs Controller, Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), said on Saturday that Covaxin has satisfactory efficacy levels and there is nothing to worry.

Drugs case: NCB raids residence of Maha minister's son-in-law

MUMBAI: A day after the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) arrested Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik's son-in-law Sameer Khan, the drug law enforcement agency sleuths on Thursday swung into action and carried out searches at his residence here and other locations in connection with a drug related case.

NCB arrests Mumbai's celeb 'Muchhad Paanwala' in drugs case

MUMBAI: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested one of the owners of Mumbai's famed 'Muchhad Paanwala' early on Tuesday morning in connection with the investigations into the drug mafia-celebrities nexus, a top official said.

NCB searches for Sushant's friend for questioning in drugs case

MUMBAI: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Friday carried out searches to look for late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's friend who had skipped the agency's summons for questioning a day earlier in a drugs-related case, officials said.

Punjab police unearth drugs cartel with links to jailed gangsters & terrorists

CHANDIGARH: With the arrest of two persons and seizure of 4 kg of heroin, the Punjab Police has busted a major drug cartel with an international trail as well as links to gangsters and terrorists.

Bollywood drugs probe: 2 NCB officials suspended

MUMBAI:  In a major embarrassment, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has suspended two officials from their Mumbai Zonal Unit for alleged suspicious role which enabled two accused get relief in the ongoing Bollywood-drugs mafia investigations, official sources said here on Thursday.

Cartel TikTok: Narcos post guns, drugs and boat chase videos

NEW YORK: If you are fascinated by the narco TV series on streaming platforms like Netflix, read on as the drug cartels have now gone live on social media and the Chinese short-video making platform TikTok is their new destination.

After Bharti Singh, NCB also nabs her husband Harsh in drugs case

MUMBAI: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) arrested television comedian Harsh Limbachiya early on Sunday, for alleged possession and consumption of a banned drug, Marijuana, a top official said.

B'wood jolted as NCB nabs comedian Bharti Singh, seizes drugs

MUMBAI:In a major development, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) arrested popular comedian Bharti Singh for alleged possession and consumption of banned drugs, after her home and office were raided this morning, a top official said here late on Saturday.

Actor Arjun Rampal at NCB office for questioning in drugs related case

MUMBAI:Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal on Friday arrived at the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) for questioning in connection with a drugs related case, sources said.

NCB raids Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal's premises in drugs case

MUMBAI:The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Monday raided the premises of Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal and was carrying out searches, official sources said.

NCB raids producer Firoz Nadiadwala's home, nabs wife with drugs

MUMBAI: In a major swoop, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) raided the the home of well-known film producer Firoz A. Nadiadwala and seized drugs worth around Rs 3.59 lakh, an official said here on Sunday.

Drugs worth Rs 16.50 cr seized in Assam, Mizoram, 3 held

SILCHAR(Assam)/Aizawl:The security personnel have seized a huge cache of drugs valued at Rs 16.50 crore in southern Assam and adjoining Mizoram and arrested three persons, officials said on Thursday.

Urine Screening Testing to check use of habit-forming drugs & opioid substances in patients starts: Balbir Sidhu

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government has taken a leap forward regarding urine screening testing of the patients coming to de-addiction centres and OOAT Clinics for treatment  of substance abuse. This project is being taken up in district Sangrur and district Tarn Taran as a pilot project.

Threats to bomb Bengaluru court, police office over Sandalwood drugs & riots probes

BENGALURU: Two separate letters threatening to plant bombs in the city court as well as in the Bengaluru police's office to eliminate people who are probing the Sandalwood drugs case as well as the Bengaluru riots case were received by police and court officials late on Monday.

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