LDF, UDF acknowledge rising violence in Kerala, cite drug abuse as key factorThe ruling LDF and opposition UDF in Kerala agree that violence is escalating due to drug use. While the government claims effective enforc...
01 Mar, 2025, 04.53 PM IST
Modi govt to root out drugs from India; not allow smuggling of narcotics through country, says Amit ShahAmit Shah said, "We have decided that we will not allow any kind of narcotics trade in India nor will we allow any drugs to be smuggled thr...
26 Jun, 2023, 01.26 PM IST
Amit Shah calls for 'ruthless approach' in dealing with drug dealersAddressing the first conference of the heads of anti-narcotics task forces (ANTF) of States and Union territories, Shah said the Narendra M...
21 Apr, 2023, 03.44 PM IST
Zero tolerance policy towards narcotics: Amit ShahUnion Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said India has adopted a zero tolerance policy towards narcotics and the country's narcotics cont...
13 Feb, 2020, 12.20 PM IST
Drug menace a bigger challenge than terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir: DGP SP VaidThis year, the police have arrested 667 people in 542 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act for drug peddli...
13 Jul, 2018, 03.01 PM IST
Drug abuse causing alarm in some parts of the country: Rajnath SinghHome Minister Rajnath Singh today said drug abuse in some parts of the country is causing an alarm and youths should be protected from it.
17 Sep, 2015, 06.38 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
Ban on sale of narcotics in other states: SAD's Sukhbir Singh Badal asks CentreBadal blamed people with vested interests for defaming Punjab on the issue of drug abuse in the state.
03 Jan, 2015, 07.36 PM IST
India, Sri Lanka meet to discuss narcotics menaceSources said the two sides are expected to brief each other about the issues and challenges faced by them in this.
19 Aug, 2014, 08.38 PM IST
Easy availability of narcotics responsible for drug abuse: Arun JaitleyNoting that drug abuse not only affects an individual but society as a whole, he said, there is need to create awareness.
26 Jun, 2014, 01.44 PM IST
A unique number in the offing to control drug pilferageThe URN will be issued by the NCB, which is the national agency tasked to curb the menace of illicit drugs and enforce stringent anti-narco...
29 Sep, 2013, 12.21 PM IST
Tourist heaven also a haven for drug trade: Goa MinisterStating that drug menace is a reality, Goa Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar warned of action against beach shacks found indulging in narcot...
20 Jul, 2013, 01.26 PM IST
Clampdown on beach side shacks to curb drugs menace in GoaIndia's premier anti-narcotics agency has joined hands with the state authorities to shut down these premises, which are doubling up as nar...
26 Jun, 2013, 02.15 PM IST
Pharma products being smuggled outside India are misused: International Narcotics Control BoardPharmaceutical preparations containing narcotic drugs continue to be diverted from Indian pharma firms and smuggled into South Asian countr...
05 Mar, 2013, 09.19 PM IST
- Smuggling of synthetic and 'party' drugs pose new challenge for India and Bangladesh
Both the countries decided to share intelligence regarding these drugs, available easily under names like 'Speed' and 'Ecstasy'.
04 Oct, 2012, 09.00 PM IST
- Government unveils policy to curb illicit narcotic drugs
The government has given its go-ahead to a national policy framework to control and regulate narcotic drugs.
13 Jan, 2012, 05.37 AM IST
- Government unveils policy to curb illicit narcotics
The government today announced a national policy to control and regulate narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances to stop the menace of t...
12 Jan, 2012, 02.47 PM IST