News Topic:Drug Abuse
Health
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.
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Health
Drug Addiction — Causes & Concerns
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, observed on 26 June, is celebrated to spread awareness about the menace.
Health
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.
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Kashmir
‘Habitual’ drug peddler booked under PSA in Pulwama
Jammu and Kashmir Police today booked a ‘notorious’ drug peddler under Public Safety Act (PSA).
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Kashmir
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...
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Kashmir
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.
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J&K
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.
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Kashmir
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...
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