News Topic:Drug Abuse

Matrimonial cases on the rise in J-K

Hundreds of matrimonial cases are pending in courts of Jammu and Kashmir and every day dozens of such new cases are being filed by different parties.
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Seminar on drug de-addiction held in Pulwama

The Kashmir Pulse in collaboration with Pulwama Police organized a seminar on the theme "Drug Addiction and Why It Is Time To Act" at Town Hall Pulwama.
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GHSS Rajpora and Pulwama Police hold awareness program on drug abuse

Government Higher Secondary School Rajpora held an awareness program on drug abuse in collaboration with Pulwama Police on Thursday.

Hepatitis C among drug abusers surging in J-K

The use of drugs, mainly heroin, is leading to a scary increase in Hepatitis C cases in Jammu and Kashmir as around three among four drug users are Hepatitis C positive.

The Kashmir Pulse hosts drug de-addiction programme in Pulwama

In order to aware the general public of the ill-effects of drug addiction, a drug de-addiction seminar was held at Town Hall Pulwama on Saturday.

Growing use of narcotics behind crimes against women: SSP Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday said that there is no abrupt rise in crimes against women in Srinagar but some cases have surfaced recently.

SHOCKER! 95% drug addicts consume heroin in Kashmir

The surge in drug abuse among youngsters in Kashmir is a worrisome trend as cases are increasing at a rapid rate.

Drug Addiction — Causes & Concerns

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

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