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"Besides the government, the public has a crucial role in maintaining environmental safeguards and key public assets as part of their civic responsibility," he said. Highlighting civic responsibility, Abdullah expressed concern over the tendency to shift blame entirely onto the government, particularly in matters like cleanliness, and urged citizens to adopt responsible behaviour in their daily lives. He said a cleaner and better society can only be achieved through collective efforts and note ...Read More >
JAMMU, Apr 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today underscored the need for a collective responsibility in addressing key social challenges, stating that while several responsibilities lie with the government, many others must be shared by society as a whole. He made these remarks while launching a three-day divisional-level awareness programme organised by the School Education Department at the Convention Centre here. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Addressing a large gathering ...Read More >
A 32-year-old drug addict, who was hospitalised after his mother emotive appeal to save her critically ill son went viral on social media, succumbed during treatment on Tuesday. The youth was referred to Amritsar's Guru Nanak Medical College and Hospital from the Sultanpur Lodhi civil hospital on Monday. He was reportedly suffering from multiple health issues due to his drug addiction. As per his family, he was placed on ventilator in the Amritsar hospital after being diagnosed with acute live ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 08: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday underscored the need for collective responsibility in addressing key social challenges, stating that while several responsibilities lie with the government, many others must be shared by society as a whole. Launching a three-day divisional-level awareness programme organised by the School Education Department at the Convention Centre here, the Chief Minister drew a clear distinction between responsibilities that fall solely within the dom ...Read More >
PHAGWARA: In a tragic development, the fifth son of a family from Sultanpur Lodhi in Kapurthala district passed away today during treatment at a hospital in Amritsar, marking the latest loss in a family that has witnessed multiple deaths over the past several years. The deceased, who had been battling serious health complications, was referred from Civil Hospital Kapurthala to Amritsar after his condition deteriorated, where he breathed his last during treatment. Medical reports have indicated l ...Read More >
SULTANPUR LODHI (KAPURTHALA): The critically ailing drug addict, whose parents had begged for help to save him, saying their other four sons had already died due to addiction, died at Govt Medical College Amritsar on Tuesday, within 24 hours of being admitted by police and govt officials in response to news reports on the family's plight.Kapurthala civil surgeon Sanjeev Bhagat told TOI that the patient had multiple complications -- he was found hepatitis-C and HIV-positive and had fluid around h ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Monday inaugurated Nivrutti, a de‑addiction centre (DAC) at Cherlapalli Central Prison. He emphasised that substance abuse was a critical social and public health issue that required sustained and structured intervention. He recalled that in his political career he had gone to jail several times, which gave him deep insight into the challenges faced by inmates as well as prison staff. The Governor stated that during his tenure as jails minister, he und ...Read More >
Kapurthala, Apr 6 (PTI) An elderly couple from Sultanpur Lodhi here has claimed that they have lost four sons to drugs while the fifth and last surviving son is also bed-ridden due to a severe liver infection. However, ruling Aam Aadmi Party's general secretary Baltej Pannu rebutted the claims of four deaths in a single household caused by drugs, asserting that the facts present a very different and more nuanced picture. In a statement, Pannu claimed a thorough field verification revealed that ...Read More >
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 74th BN Mullick Memorial All India Police Football Championship 2026 at Gachibowli Stadium here, Reddy stressed the need for collective responsibility in guiding youth towards constructive pursuits. He warned that increasing drug menace and cyber crimes posed the biggest challenge before police. The Chief Minister emphasized that the responsibility of curbing emerging crimes lies with police force. "The nature of crime has now undergone a transformation ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Apr 5 (PTI) Expressing concern over rising drug abuse among educated youth, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday said the society must reflect on why young people are drifting away from sports. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 74th BN Mullick Memorial All India Police Football Championship 2026 at Gachibowli Stadium here, Reddy stressed the need for collective responsibility in guiding youth towards constructive pursuits. He warned that increasing drug menace an ...Read More >
Piyush Mishra talks about his struggle with alcoholism, revealing personal regrets, loss of control, and how he managed to regain balance. Actor-writer Piyush Mishra has candidly spoken about his long and turbulent battle with alcoholism, shedding light on a phase that deeply impacted both his personal and professional life. In a recent conversation, he described addiction as a "deadly disease" that often goes unnoticed, even by those struggling with it. 'You Start Feeling Alcohol Is Necessary ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): The Delhi Crime Branch on Saturday arrested a shooter wanted in an attempt to murder case in the Bhalswa Dairy police station area of the capital. The accused was apprehended with illegal weapons. According to the police, the shooting occurred on the occasion of Holi, after which the accused had been absconding. Upon his arrest, officers recovered two country-made pistols and four live cartridges from his possession. Also Read | Did India-Bound Iranian Oil Tan ...Read More >
Bengaluru, The Karnataka government on Wednesday unveiled a draft policy designed to address the growing concerns around excessive and unsafe digital technology use among students, with a strong focus on mental health, cyber safety, and responsible digital behaviour through a structured school-based framework. Releasing the gist of the draft policy, state Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao noted that the public is aware of the negative effects of mobile phones on health and education, citing link ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Karnataka government has come out with a draft policy to tackle students' digital usage through a school-based framework that puts mental well-being and cyber safety on the top. Who framed the policy The state department of health and family welfare joined hands with the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) to formulate the policy. The policy points out: "With nearly one in four adolescents showing signs of problematic internet use, the policy recogni ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Wednesday said that the State Government has prepared a draft policy to address excessive and unsafe digital use by children. The aim is not to ban, but to promote its responsible use. "We cannot restrict children from using it. But we can guide them, involve parents, and start conversations. This is about awareness, not punishment," he said. The draft policy, prepared in collaboration with NIMHANS, states that nearly ...Read More >
Bengaluru, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Karnataka government on Wednesday announced a draft policy aimed at promoting responsible digital use among students, addressing growing concerns over excessive screen time and its impact on mental health. "The 'Responsible Digital Use Among Students' policy has been prepared by the Department of Health and Family Welfare in collaboration with the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) (in Bengaluru) and other stakeholder departme ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Wednesday unveiled a draft policy designed to address the growing concerns around excessive and unsafe digital technology use among students, with a strong focus on mental health, cyber safety, and responsible digital behaviour through a structured school-based framework. Releasing the gist of the draft policy, state Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao noted that the public is aware of the negative effects of mobile phones on health and education, citing link ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said it is a must for elected representatives to be sensitive, avid readers, experts in stress management and dedicated to public welfare. Humbleness and discipline are also essential in politics, he added. When anyone enters politics for vested interests, democratic values and the system are adversely affected, Yadav said while addressing the inaugural session of a two-day convention of young legislators at the Vidhan Sabha here on Monday. S ...Read More >
Puttaparthi: District SP S Satish Kumar has issued a stern warning against cricket betting, stating that stringent legal action will be taken against those involved in such activities. With the commencement of the IPL season, the SP said special surveillance has been intensified across the district to monitor betting gangs. He cautioned that not only organisers but also those promoting or participating in betting activities will face criminal cases. Emphasising the social impact, the SP noted ...Read More >
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu led an Anti-Chitta Awareness Walkathon in Hamirpur, initiating a statewide movement. He announced a decisive war on drugs, highlighting recent raids, arrests, and asset seizures of over Rs. 50 crore. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday led an Anti-Chitta Awareness Walkathon in Hamirpur, energising a statewide public movement against the deadly synthetic drug that is devastating the youth. Commencing from the Government Sen ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], December 16 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday led an Anti-Chitta Awareness Walkathon in Hamirpur, energising a statewide public movement against the deadly synthetic drug that is devastating the youth. Commencing from the Government Senior Secondary School (Boys), Hamirpur, the walkathon concluded at the Police Lines Dosadka Ground. The event drew an overwhelming response from all sections of society, including students, ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], December 16 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday led an Anti-Chitta Awareness Walkathon in Hamirpur, energising a statewide public movement against the deadly synthetic drug that is devastating the youth. Commencing from the Government Senior Secondary School (Boys), Hamirpur, the walkathon concluded at the Police Lines Dosadka Ground. The event drew an overwhelming response from all sections of society, including students, ...Read More >
Former Punjab DGP Mohammad Mustafa has broken his silence following his son Aqil Akhtar's death, attributing it to an 18-year struggle with drug addiction and an overdose. He dismissed foul play allegations as "petty politics" and vowed to cooperate with the investigation, stating he has done nothing wrong. Former Punjab DGP Mohammad Mustafa has broken his silence over the death of his son, Aqil Akhtar, amidst allegations and an FIR registered against him, his wife, Razia Sultana, daughter, and ...Read More >
Saharanpur: Former Punjab DGP Mohammad Mustafa has broken his silence over the death of his son, Aqil Akhtar, amidst allegations and an FIR registered against him, his wife, Razia Sultana, daughter, and daughter-in-law. In his interaction with ANI, Mustafa described the loss of his son as the "greatest grief a father can bear," emphasising that Aqil struggled with drug addiction for 18 years. He attributed his son's death to an overdose, dismissing allegations of foul play as "petty politics." ...Read More >
Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 23 (ANI): Former Punjab DGP Mohammad Mustafa has broken his silence over the death of his son, Aqil Akhtar, amidst allegations and an FIR registered against him, his wife, Razia Sultana, daughter, and daughter-in-law. In his interaction with ANI, Mustafa described the loss of his son as the "greatest grief a father can bear," emphasising that Aqil struggled with drug addiction for 18 years. He attributed his son's death to an overdose, dismissing alle ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 20 (ANI): Narcotics addiction is the most potent threat to the youth of Northeast. To combat drug addiction, WATO Trust, based in Pune and run by Dr Yogita Karache launched Project Bramhastra where sports is employed to wean away the youth from the scourge of drugs addiction. Assam Rifles in collaboration with Mizoram Basketball Association (MBA) joined hands with WATO trust to execute Project Bramhastra in Mizoram, according to a press release. Also Read | We ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 20 (ANI): Narcotics addiction is the most potent threat to the youth of Northeast. To combat drug addiction, WATO Trust, based in Pune and run by Dr Yogita Karache launched Project Bramhastra where sports is employed to wean away the youth from the scourge of drugs addiction. Assam Rifles in collaboration with Mizoram Basketball Association (MBA) joined hands with WATO trust to execute Project Bramhastra in Mizoram, according to a press release. The project ki ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Oct 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) A bullet was recovered from a passenger at Hyderabad Metro Station here, police said. A 9 mm bullet was found in the bag of a youth at Moosapet Metro Station on Saturday night. The passenger was identified as Mohammed, a native of Bihar, who works in a fabrication unit here. The incident came to light when Mohammed placed his bag for screening before boarding the metro. Security personnel at the station noticed the bullet during the screening of the luggage a ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi government will soon begin clearing pending electric vehicle (EV) subsidy dues amounting to about ₹140 crore, officials said on Monday as per PTI. Transport Minister Pankaj Singh confirmed that the department will verify all subsidy applications to resolve the backlog, which has piled up over the past two years. "The process of identifying eligible beneficiaries has already started," an official said. A dedicated portal for clearing dues is also being prepared. The develop ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A stunning revelation has rocked Hyderabad as police uncovered a covert alprazolam manufacturing unit operating inside Medha School, Bowenpally, in an operation led by the Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE). Authorities seized over 7 kg of alprazolam, including 3.5 kg of finished product and 4.3 kg of semi-processed tablets, alongside raw materials and state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment. Along with the drugs, cash amounting to 21 lakh was recovered from the scho ...Read More >
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