News Topic:Drug Abuse

Drug Addiction — Causes & Concerns

International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, observed on 26 June, is celebrated to spread awareness about the menace.

Not just boys, girls too involved in drug abuse: DHSK

Top health officials painted a grim picture of Kashmir, stating that not just boys but girls too have fallen prey to drug abuse.

‘Habitual’ drug peddler booked under PSA in Pulwama

Jammu and Kashmir Police today booked a ‘notorious’ drug peddler under Public Safety Act (PSA).

Police organizes rally against drug abuse in Awantipora

SRINAGAR — As a part of anti-drug drive week, Police on Monday organized an awareness programme about the ill effects of drug abuse on...

Alleged drug addict ends life in Pulwama

Drug addiction can prove fatal sometimes. A drug addict can take his life if he doesn’t find drugs sometimes.

J&K Government sets up ATF on Narcotics

In a significant development, Jammu and Kashmir Government yesterday accorded sanction for setting up 'Anti-Narcotics Task Force' for addressing the issue of growing drug abuse and trafficking in the UT.

Tenant murders landlord after scuffle over drug abuse

SRINAGAR — A tenant in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Sunday allegedly murdered his landlord with a sharp edged weapon after an argument over drug...

Two women police officers vow to fight drug abuse in Kashmir

SRINAGAR — Two women police officers — deputy superintendent of police (DySP) Nilza Angmo, who is the station house officer (SHO) at Budgam, and...

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Government school students shine bright in JKBOSE Class 12th results

In the annual regular results of Class 12th examination declared earlier this evening, two topper students are from government schools.
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JKBOSE Class 12th Results: With 68% pass percentage, girls outshine boys yet again!

The J&K Board of School Education (JKBOSE) on Friday announced annual regular exam results of 12th standard with an overall pass percentage of 65 percent.

Tragic Loss: 18-month-old toddler drowns to death in Shopian

An 18-month-old baby girl drowned to death in Feeripora area of south Kashmir's Shopian district on Friday.

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