drug abuse

Speakers at an awareness programme highlighted rising drug abuse among youth and urged students to avoid addictive substances and support a drug-free society.

Kalaburagi City and District Police launched the 'Beda Bro' and 'Operation RISE' anti-drug awareness campaigns to combat drug abuse, trafficking, and illegal sale of narcotic substances in the district.

Kerala has initiated coordinated action against drug cartels as part of Operation Toofan to combat drug abuse.

A legal awareness and aid programme on drug abuse and the POCSO Act was organized at the Yadgir Institute of Medical Sciences. The event highlighted concerns about drug abuse among youths and its potential impact on national stability.

Santa Monica has reversed its ban on new fast food restaurants after facing issues like homelessness, drug abuse, and declining business activity that threatened the area's viability.

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has ordered police to intensify efforts against ganja trafficking and drug abuse, advocating a zero-tolerance approach with enhanced surveillance and strict action against illegal drug trade participants.

The Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) Northern Zone in Tanzania arrested 550 suspects for drug-related offenses between July 2025 and June 2026. Some convicted offenders received prison sentences of up to 30 years.

An anti-drug awareness rally was held in Hubballi. Participants used placards to highlight the harmful effects of drug abuse and promoted collective efforts to build a healthy, drug-free society.

A.P. Home Minister V. Anitha urged youth to avoid ganja and drugs during an event marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse. She participated in a Nasha Mukt Bharat event, awarded 56 officers, and launched a new app.

In Kalaburagi, the city police reported registering around 600 cases against drug peddlers and consumers from January 2025 to the present. The article highlights a collective effort to combat drug abuse in the region.

A marathon in Shivamogga aims to raise awareness about drug abuse and illegal drug trafficking. The event focuses on educating the public and combating substance-related issues.

Anitha emphasized the need to protect youth from drug abuse, calling it a serious threat to the nation's future. She praised the police for achieving 'zero ganja cultivation' during an event commemorating International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

A viral video shows students from Community Comprehensive Secondary School in Four Towns, Uyo, smoking what appears to be weed in a classroom, sparking public outrage and concerns over discipline, drug abuse, and school supervision.

BJP president Nitin Nabin is on a three-day visit to Punjab and highlights the state's struggle with drug menace, emphasizing the need for a unified crusade against drug abuse.

Revanth states the future of Telangana lies in classrooms. Governor Shukla emphasizes students as present and future assets and urges a united fight against drug abuse, administering an anti-drug pledge to students.

Kerala's budget emphasizes zero-tolerance for crimes against women and children, introducing confidential toll-free helplines and a portal for reporting such crimes. A scheme named 'Makalkkoppam' will be implemented to prevent crimes against women, alongside measures to combat drug abuse.

The article advocates for expanding the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency's (NDLEA) War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) campaign within secondary schools to prevent drug abuse by targeting students early. It acknowledges the campaign's success in raising awareness but emphasizes the need for sustained efforts to educate students before they engage in drug-related activities.