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Maharashtra to ban sale of 'Sting' energy drink within 500 metres of schools: Minister ZirwalMaharashtra has banned the sale of 'Sting' energy drink and similar intoxicating substances within 500 meters of schools. This decision fol...- 'Pan masala, gutka will be banned if even traces of intoxicants found': Karnataka CM DK ShivakumarKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has issued a strong warning against the sale of pan masala and gutka mixed with intoxicating substan...
- Vice President Radhakrishnan urges collective action to build drug-free IndiaVice President C.P. Radhakrishnan has called for a nationwide, collaborative effort to combat substance abuse, emphasizing the crucial role...
- The US lags other countries in social media restrictions for kids, but a reform push is growingTwo mothers, Amy Neville and Kristin Bride, are spearheading a movement for stronger online child safety after losing their sons to social ...
- PM Modi draws attention to concerns arising from El Nino at NITI Aayog meetingPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the NITI Aayog Governing Council, urging states to champion water conservation and organic farming. ...
- Ladakh rings in new excise policy- wider choice in low alcohol content; hard liquor also at retail vendsThe administration’s decision comes in the wake of growing concerns raised by civil society, religious organizations, and medical experts r...
- What to know about the Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola causing an outbreak in CongoA rare Bundibugyo virus outbreak in Congo, with over 200 deaths, lacks specific treatments or vaccines, complicating response efforts. Whil...
- Out-of-pocket expenditure share declines by 21 percentage points from 2013-14: Health ministryGovernment health spending has risen, leading to a significant drop in out-of-pocket health expenses. This decline, from 64.2% in 2013-14 t...
- Tamil Nadu Polls: Focus on Vijay's poll promises; TVK assured 8 gm gold for womenActor Vijay's new party TVK is poised to lead in Tamil Nadu elections. His manifesto includes significant promises like gold for marriages ...
- Punjab govt signs MoU to set up data intelligence support unit for its anti-drug campaignThe Punjab government signed an MoU with Ananya Birla Foundation to establish a data intelligence and technical support unit to aid its ant...
- Can accountability within family save your child from drug overdose?
- Maharashtra could soon have an AYUSH policy for COVID-19Maharashtra is among the last states to have an official policy on using traditional medicines among the methods to prevent the spread of c...
- Donald Trump identifies India among 21 major illicit drug producing, transit countriesOther Asian countries identified as major drug transit or major illicit drug producing countries are Afghanistan, Pakistan and Myanmar.
- We can't expect the drug problem to disappear in months: Punjab CM Amarinder SinghThis problem has become huge because of years of neglect and the failure to keep youth gainfully employed, says Punjab CM Amarinder Singh.
- Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment sanctions 28 new de-addiction centres in PunjabThe Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment on Friday sanctioned 28 new de-addiction centres in Punjab to curb menaces of drug abuse.
- Former sex workers, HIV patients bring down HIV incidence in MizoramThe prevalence of HIV in Mizoram has come down appreciably, thanks to the hard work put in by former sex workers and HIV patients in spread...
- Funds yet to be released under national fellowship schemeFunds are yet to be released under the Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship scheme, which was introduced by the Centre.
- Johnson & Johnson giving $200 million for health of women, kidsHealth giant Johnson & Johnson is donating about $200 million in cash and medicine to a sweeping United Nations program created to improve ...
- Focus on healthcare deliveryIndia’s drug prices are among the lowest in the world. Drug prices are not the priority.
- 'Abuse of synthetic and pharmaceutical drugs is increasing'The abuse of synthetic and pharmaceutical drugs is on a rise and concrete steps should be taken to address the issue, the Narcotics Control...
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