Video: Row erupts over 'intoxicated' Bhagwant Mann. BJP, Congress attack Punjab CM, say 'same man who promises drug-free state'Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is facing sharp criticism from leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Indian National Congress over ...
02 May, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
IYC launches 'Young India ke Bol' phase 5, targets unemployment, drug abuseThe Indian Youth Congress (IYC) launched the 'Young India ke Bol' program to address unemployment and drug abuse. IYC President Uday Bhanu ...
09 Dec, 2024, 07.05 PM IST
Drug abuse bane of Kashmir, likely to pose challenge for new J-K govtKashmir is facing a significant rise in drug abuse, particularly heroin among youth. Rehabilitation centers are overwhelmed, and the Jammu ...
29 Sep, 2024, 05.05 PM IST
Cyberbullying affecting youth, need to fight it with legislations: LS Speaker BirlaLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that cyberbullying is extremely relevant in today's context as a lot of people, particularly teenagers and ...
23 Feb, 2023, 08.39 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
Pakistan doing mischief on drug issue in Punjab: Rajnath SinghPunjab goes to polls on February 4 and opposition Congress and AAP have made drug problem a major poll issue, blaming SAD-BJP government fo...
24 Jan, 2017, 08.06 PM 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
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
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
Centre considering chapter on drug abuse in school curriculum: J P NaddaCentre is mulling incorporating a chapter on drugs in the school syllabus to sensitise children about the ill-effects of substance abuse, N...
11 Jun, 2015, 10.55 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
Goa minister Ramesh Tawadkar takes a U-turn after facing flak for LGBT remarksAfter his controversial remarks over the LGBT community drew flak, Goa minister Ramesh Tawadkar today did a u-turn over the issue saying he...
13 Jan, 2015, 01.50 PM IST
Drug menace a national pain, money spent could fund terror, says PM Narendra ModiHe said drug addiction is "a malaise filled 3D -- darkness, destruction and devastation -- as it leads to the dark alleys of destruction an...
14 Dec, 2014, 07.02 PM IST
Drugs destroy, bring darkness, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi during 'Mann Ki Baat'"When a child is stuck in something like this, we blame the children. But it is the habit which is bad, not the child, and we should try an...
14 Dec, 2014, 02.43 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
- Chidambaram vows to stamp down on FICN, drug trafficking
Chidambaram today vowed to stamp down heavily on those carry Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) and indulge in smuggling of drugs from across...
13 Apr, 2012, 08.37 PM IST