News Topic:Drug Menace

Drug crisis worsens in Kashmir due to community silence: Waheed Para

Peoples Democratic Party Youth President, Waheed Ur Rehman Para, here on Sunday, said that community silence on drug abuse is exacerbating the situation in Kashmir.

Kulgam Police seize properties of drug peddlers in anti-narcotics operation

In a continued crackdown on drug peddling, police in Kulgam have seized properties belonging to two notorious drug peddlers.

Pulwama Police seize 80 grams of Heroin, arrest four in major drug bust

In a significant action against drug trafficking, Pulwama Police have made significant strides, culminating in the arrest of four notorious drug peddlers.

Police seize multi-crore property of notorious drug peddlers in Shopian

Properties worth crores of rupees belonging to two notorious drug peddlers were seized in southern Kashmir’s Shopian district, police said on Wednesday.

Pulwama Police hold drug awareness programs at local schools

Pulwama Police on Wednesday organized awareness programs on preventing drug addiction at GHSS Drabgam and GHSS Achan.

Banned Tramadol tablets seized at Srinagar airport

The Drug Control Department along with the Sales Tax Department on Saturday seized a consignment of banned Tramadol drugs at Srinagar International Airport.

Gangsters held as police find them infighting over scammed money in Poonch

Several persons have been arrested after police found them engaged in a fight over an internal dispute with regard to online scammed money in Poonch, an official said.

Drug smuggler sentenced to 10 years imprisonment in Pulwama

Pulwama district court on Tuesday handed down a stringent punishment to a notorious drug smuggler, Abdul Hamid Bhat, a resident of Lelhar Kakapora.

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Human activity drives pollution concerns in Dal, Nigeen lakes, study finds

A study found elevated phosphate levels in Dal and Nigeen lakes, linking pollution to sewage, detergents, fertilizers and pesticide residues.

Congress MLA G A Mir backs protesting interns at GMC Anantnag

Congress MLA Ghulam Ahmad Mir met protesting interns at GMC Anantnag as MBBS and BDS interns across J&K seek a ₹30,000 monthly stipend.

Two-wheeler deaths renew road-safety concerns in Kashmir

Two-wheeler deaths and injuries remain a road-safety concern in Kashmir, with NCRB data and a SKIMS study highlighting risks faced by riders.

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Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream

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