Kashmiri Pandits' departure was biggest loss to this region: Farooq AbdullahNational Conference President Farooq Abdullah called for the return of Kashmiri Pandits to their ancestral home, emphasizing that Kashmir i...
04 May, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Britney Spears in legal trouble. Singer charged with driving under the influence in California. Here's what happenedPop icon Britney Spears faces legal challenges after being charged with a misdemeanor count of driving under the influence of alcohol and d...
01 May, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Has Donald Trump administration made Marijuana legal for medical or recreational use in U.S.? Shares of cannabis firms jump big in U.S. Stock MarketCannabis decision by the Federal Government Iargely legitimizes medical marijuana programs in the 40 states that have adopted them.
23 Apr, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
Mob Wives star Renee Graziano going through trauma therapy thanks to Lamar Odom's helpAfter 40 days of sobriety post-Texas rehab, "Mob Wives" star Renee Graziano seeks trauma therapy at Lamar Odom's wellness facility, spurred...
19 Dec, 2023, 07.34 PM IST
Who is Bam Margera? Know all about the Jackass star who was hospitalised this monthBam Margera, the Jackass star, was reportedly admitted to the hospital this week. According to reports, he tested positive for COVID-19. Du...
11 Dec, 2022, 07.35 PM IST
- Arunachal Group A, B officers to mandatorily take a course on drug abuse prevention
Arunachal CM Pema Khandu launched the online certificate course on drug abuse prevention.
08 Apr, 2022, 12.14 PM IST
View: India needs a drug policy based on science, compassion, health and human rightsThe Indian State and society are still unsure whether a drug addict is a criminal or a diseased person. The NDPS Act throws a drug user beh...
27 Oct, 2021, 11.12 PM IST
Over 2,300 people died of drug overdose from 2017-19; highest fatalities in 30-45 year age groupThe highest number of deaths was reported in Rajasthan at 338, followed by Karnataka at 239 and Uttar Pradesh at 236, as per the data.
14 Feb, 2021, 12.25 PM IST
Centre readies action plan for districts affected by drug abuseIn both Punjab and Haryana, drug addiction is a major political issue as well. While 18 of the 22 districts in Punjab are among those ident...
09 Feb, 2020, 11.17 PM IST
Google celebrates achievements of psychiatrist Dr Herbert Kleber with a doodleBeing an optimist helped him work with addicts for 40 years.
01 Oct, 2019, 12.05 PM IST
Amarinder calls for a national policy to tackle drug menacePunjab CM sought Modi's personal intervention for the formulation of a national policy focusing on three components.
02 Jun, 2019, 03.49 PM IST
5.7 crore Indians dependent on alcohol, need treatment: Government surveyThe survey found that of an estimated 16 crore alcohol consumers in the 10-75 years bracket, as many as 19% of them were dependent on alcoh...
19 Feb, 2019, 10.31 AM IST
No dearth of funds to set up drug treatment centre for women: Thawar Chand GehlotThawar Chand Gehlot assured the Meghalaya government of financial support to set up a drug treatment centre for women drugs addicts.
15 Jun, 2015, 09.52 PM IST
Even 9-year-olds are taking drugs: Delhi Commission for Protection of Child RightsAbuse of drugs is increasing among children in India.The report delivers a framework to address the mental health needs of children in dist...
19 Jan, 2015, 11.45 AM 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
- Of substance of abuse and medicinal effect
Plant-based and synthetic substances broadly called drugs have many uses and effects, some of which make them useful as medicines
12 Jun, 2006, 12.47 AM IST