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Drug abuse claims 68 lives in 11 months in Mizoram

In Mizoram, 68 people, incl. 11 women, died due to drug abuse in Jan-Nov 2023. Since 1984, 1,804 people, including 218 women, have died due to drug abuse. Highest number of deaths was 143 in 2004. 76.22 kg of heroin seized in Jan-Oct 2023. 148.46 kg of ganja and 78.82…

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At Kanha Shanti Vanam in Telangana, PM Modi envisions a nation with all sections empowered

PM Modi visits world's largest meditation centre, Kanha Shanti Vanam, lauds Daaji's work. He stresses on Nari Shakti, Yuva Shakti, Shram Shakti, Udyam Shakti for a stronger India. Introduces 'My Bharat' mission to combat drug abuse. Daaji urges citizens to meditate daily, take pride in heritage.

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Medicos clash: Fifteen students suspended

15 students of Ongole Govt. Med. College suspended after probe into violent clashes between two groups. Two students sustained injuries, parents filed complaint with police. SEB conducted parallel probe into alleged drug abuse on campus.

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Student groups clash in Ongole Government Medical College

Tension in Ongole Govt. Medical College after two student groups clashed; two injured; counselling conducted; police & SEB probe; animosity due to drug abuse complaints; some students removed from hostel.

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Matthew Perry, Drug Abuse, and Prohibition

The death of the Friends star should remind us of the costs of the war on drugs.

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Human chain against drug abuse on November 1

Residents of ward 31 in Kozhikode will form a human chain Nov. 1 to protest drug abuse. Representatives from various groups, incl. Mayor Beena Philip, MP M.K. Raghavan, and officials from Human Rights Commission, Police, and Excise will address the public. Awareness programme to follow.

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NC’s high-powered committee sets up task force to fight drug abuse in Kashmir

The NC underlined that there was a denial of humanitarian treatment to the drug addicts

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Jesuit priest kick-starts solo campaign on bicycle against drug abuse

Daya Bai flags off 'Kathaparayum Vandi', a State-level anti-drugs awareness campaign led by Jesuit priest Sheise Thomas for schoolchildren. It aims to reach 55K students in 500 schools in Kerala. Daya Bai urges youths to change their ways and secure their future. A.J. Johnson administers an oath to students. Fr.…

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Workshop against drug abuse held

Kozhikode: Excise Dept. held workshop to sensitise students against drug abuse as part of Vimukti Mission campaign. Minister A.K. Saseendran opened the session, presided over by K.P. Sheeba, VP of Kakkodi Grama Panchayat.

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Shouting at children linked to depression – but defining what counts as verbal abuse is what will help prevent harmful parenting

A recent research paper has found that verbal abuse of children, including shouting at them and calling them names, is linked to low mood, drug abuse and delinquency (antisocial behaviour).

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Kentucky AG announces latest round of funding to groups battling the state's drug abuse problems

A state commission has awarded nearly $14 million in the latest round of funding to groups fighting drug abuse in Kentucky

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NCPCR summons 20 A.P. Collectors for not submitting details of drug abuse, child trafficking

--/NCPCR summons 20 AP district Collectors for not submitting info on drug abuse, trafficking of children. Joint Action Plan prepared to prevent drugs, trafficking; Collectors asked to explain measures taken under JJ Act, COTPA, hold awareness meetings, install CCTVs.

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NCPCR summons 20 district Collectors for not submitting details of drug abuse among children in AP

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights served summons on 20 district Collectors of Andhra Pradesh for not submitting the details on drug abuse and trafficking of children.

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Offering treatment to drug users instead of arresting them reduces crime and addiction – new research into police diversion program shows

When police get suspected drug abusers treatment rather than arresting them, those people are less likely to abuse drugs or commit drug-related crimes in the future, new, limited research finds. This kind of police intervention can help reduce opioid abuse.

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Bala Panchayat leaders discuss child marriages, dropouts

Members of Bala Panchayat discussed child rights issues at interface programme organised by CRAF. 300 children participated & discussed case studies, drug abuse, school dropouts, child marriages, minors in crimes & kitchen gardens. SCPCR member asked children to know Acts related to child rights. CWC chairperson praised children for stopping…

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‘Database of drug peddlers in the pipeline’

K. Sethu Raman who assumed the post of IGP (North Zone) said the rate of drug abuse in Kerala (1.2%) is only half of the national average (2.4%). We can control it if we put our minds into it.

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Make Dharwad district substance-abuse free: Home Minister tells police

Appreciating the measures taken to ensure a good law and order situation in Dharwad district, Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Friday, called on police officials to continue the good work and make the region free from the menace of drug abuse by effectively tackling the issue.

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Workshop in Chittoor on preventing children from committing crimes

Judge Bhima Rao stresses the need for society to put children on the right path and prevent them from committing crimes. He urges police, education and women-and-child welfare departments to take precautions and be wary of dangers such as drug abuse.

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President launches 'My Bengal, Addiction Free Bengal' campaign in Kolkata

President Droupadi Murmu here on Thursday launched the 'My Bengal, Addiction Free Bengal' campaign under the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan' organised by Brahma Kumaris. Read further on Dynamite News.

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Panel expresses concern over abuse of women in cyber space

Kerala Women's Commission is taking action to protect women from social media attacks, conducting awareness classes on cyber security, gender justice, POCSO Act and drug abuse. 18 of 65 cases were solved at the adalat, with 43 cases posted for the next sitting. Issues like lack of mental maturity, drug…

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Events held in Cuddalore as part of drug abuse awareness campaign

500 students in Cuddalore participated in a marathon to raise awareness of the dangers of drug abuse. SP R. Rajaram flagged off the event and also took part in a signature campaign and mass anti-drug pledge at the Periyar Government Arts and Science College. The campaign was organised by the…

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Jesuit priest to pedal to schools across Kerala against drug abuse

Fr. Sheise Thomas, a 40-yr-old priest, is embarking on a yearlong 'Cycle Yagna' to make children aware of the threat of substance abuse and drug trafficking. He plans to cover 50,000 students in Kerala, with the support of social activist Daya Bai. With 3,000 cases related to drug trafficking &…

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Drug abuse by children must be reported to police, Excise: Kerala CM

CM Vijayan directs school authorities to report drug abuse cases to police/Excise. Need to save children displaying change in behaviour due to drug abuse. 325 cases in various schools, only 183 intimated to enforcement authorities. Janajagratha samithis to plan 'No to drugs' campaign.

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Twelve ganja smugglers arrested in Chittoor district

Police in Chittoor district arrest 12 people for smuggling ganja and seize 11kgs of contraband. 50kgs of ganja seized and 35 people arrested in last week. Police committed to making border sub-division 'ganja-free'. Tirupati SP brushes aside reports of pressure on department. 96 colleges in Tirupati have Drug Abuse Control…

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Rally against drug abuse and illegal trafficking held in Arcot near Ranipet

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