'Chitta took all my sons': Punjab woman loses all five children to drugs, breaks down in painA mother in Punjab's Kapurthala tragically lost all her sons to chitta, also known as drugs. The critically ill patient died at Amritsar Me...
08 Apr, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
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.
15 Jul, 2018, 02.08 AM IST
AAP will not expose: Election Commission censors video for Punjab campaignAAP, trying to wrest power in Punjab has prepared an about hour long video, depicting the "plight" of dalits, farmers and "drug problem".
10 Jan, 2017, 07.32 PM IST
Liquor at kiranas was Captain Amarinder's idea and rave parties happen in Delhi: Vijay Sampla, Punjab BJP chiefPeople are returning disappointed from the rallies of the AAP. And now, those attending their rallies are also on the decline, says Vijay S...
04 Oct, 2016, 07.33 AM IST
No objection to 'Udta Punjab' release: Punjab government"There is no intention of the state government to stop the release of the movie," Punjab Education Minister Daljeet Singh Cheema said.
13 Jun, 2016, 07.59 PM IST
Congress to bring law to free Punjab of drug menace: Rahul GandhiAddressing a dharna staged by the Congress here against the drugs menace also accused the Akalis of trying to set the film "Udta Punjab".
13 Jun, 2016, 04.28 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi to lead protest against drug menace in PunjabGandhi had raised the issue of rampant drug abuse among youths in Punjab way back in 2012 when he was subjected to ridicule and abuse by th...
11 Jun, 2016, 02.52 PM IST
Udta Punjab: AAP, Congress accuse SAD-BJP of influencing Censor BoardAAP MP Bhagwant Mann said "the Censor Board has acted against 'Udta Pinjab' at the behest of SAD-BJP-led state government. It is an attack ...
07 Jun, 2016, 07.00 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi slams Punjab's SAD-BJP government over drug menace, farm crisisAccusing Punjab government of not being serious about eliminating drug problem, Rahul said Congress has to make sure that steps are taken t...
16 Apr, 2016, 10.09 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi slams Akali government for not being serious on Punjab drug issue"The drug problem is a very serious issue in Punjab and it has always been a serious one. But the Akali government has ignored it," Rahul G...
16 Apr, 2016, 04.52 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi virtually declares Amarinder as CM candidateVirtually announcing Amarinder Singh as Congress's chief ministerial candidate in Punjab, Rahul Gandhi said tackling the drug menace should...
18 Mar, 2016, 10.24 PM IST
UPA regime responsible for drug problem in Punjab: Vijay SamplaUnion Minister of state Vijay Sampla has charged the previous UPA regime with being responsible for prevailing drug menace in Punjab.
18 Jan, 2015, 05.13 PM IST
Drug menace: Congress MLAs from Punjab to meet President Pranab Mukherjee on TuesdayHe alleged that the drug problem in Punjab had "flourished largely due to drug mafia's nexus" with powers that be in the State.
12 Jan, 2015, 07.09 PM IST
Centre assures support to Punjab on drug problemAn assurance to this effect was given by Meenai to Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal during her meeting with the latter.
07 Jul, 2014, 01.52 PM IST
National Drug Policy required to curb menace: Capt Amarinder"Drugs from Pakistan have been an ongoing problem for years and despite the BSF's best efforts, drugs do slip by and enter the market."
22 Jan, 2014, 04.07 PM IST
- Government to conduct nationwide survey on drug abuse
With a view to check increasing drug abuse among youths, the government would conduct a nationwide survey on use of narcotics.
11 Nov, 2012, 10.59 AM IST
- Congress, Akali Dal clash over Rahul Gandhi's drug remark in Punjab
The Akali Dal on its part termed as "immature" Rahul's remark yesterday that seven out of 10 youths in Punjab have a drug problem,
12 Oct, 2012, 09.32 PM IST