News Topic:Drug Abuse

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...

Youth dies due to overdose of drug in Kulgam

KULGAM — A 25-year-old youth was found dead under mysterious conditions at Okai village of Damhal Hanjipora in south Kashmir's Kulgam district on Sunday.Reports...

Latest news

A Beginner’s Guide to Nifty 100 Small Cap Stocks

Nifty 100 index consists of 100 top companies in terms of market capitalisation in India, which include large-value companies from all industries.

Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists

Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.

AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed

AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.

Must read

Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death

Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.

India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash

India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.