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Panjab University forms five panels to check substance abuse in hostels

The committees comprising wardens of varsity hostels will be tasked with checking hostels for the drug menace and substance abuse, checking cleanliness and food quality in the hostel messes

The five committees will send detailed reports to the DSW. (File)

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Published on May 07, 2025 09:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Substance abuse rings alarm bells in dry Bihar

A growing number of young patients — boys and even girls — falling prey to substance abuse due to easy access to cheap sedatives and synthetic drugs, inhalants, cough syrups,ganja, heroine and smack.

Youths ever since prohibition was enforced in Bihar have taken to drugs. Here a youth takes a Ganja shot through Gogo, a practice of putting frugs in bottle. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

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Updated on May 06, 2025 06:03 PM IST

ByArun Kumar, Patna

‘Drug-free campus’ declaration a must for schools, colleges: Admin

The decision was taken during a district-level meeting of the Narcotics Coordination Committee (NCORD) presided over by district magistrate Manish Kumar Verma on Tuesday

The DM during the meeting directed all concerned departments to carry out surprise inspections in hostels and PG accommodations to ensure they remain free of any illegal substance-related activities. (HT Photo)

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Published on Apr 30, 2025 09:24 AM IST

ByMaria Khan

Bengaluru man arrested for killing 81-year-old mother in drunken rage: Report

Mahendra allegedly struck his mother on the head with an iron rod. Neighbours, alarmed by the noise, rushed to the house and discovered Shanta Bai dead.

Bengaluru Police have arrested 56-year-old Mahendra Singh, in connection with his mother's murder.

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Published on Apr 13, 2025 10:54 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Arunachal rights body submits welfare recommendations for children to CM

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Published on Apr 03, 2025 09:26 PM IST

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Watch out: Study links unruly teen behaviour to higher substance use risk

Teenagers who show violent behaviours could later develop substance abuse disorders. A study shares the solution.

Teenagers who are antisocial turn to drugs later on.(Freepik)

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Published on Apr 01, 2025 03:14 PM IST

ByAdrija Dey

Cyclothon in Haryana to raise awareness against drug addiction: CM Saini

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Published on Mar 31, 2025 09:39 PM IST

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CM Vijayan announces intensified anti-drug campaign to combat narcotics menace

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Published on Mar 24, 2025 03:17 PM IST

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Ludhiana: Couple sent to drug rehab; minor daughter placed in foster care

Police said the initial inquiries revealed the couple were once financially stable — the husband worked as a property dealer and later as a motor mechanic — but their lives went downhill due to addiction; the minor girl was placed in the care of a local family that will look after her till her parents recover; once their treatment is completed, the child will be reunited with them

The incident came to light as the village, concerned about the deteriorating health of the couple and the plight of their child, alerted the police. (HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 24, 2025 05:42 AM IST

ByTarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana

‘My parents are angry, won’t fight my case’: Muskan seeks govt lawyer in Meerut murder

Muskan, accused along with her alleged lover Sahil Shukla, has formally requested legal assistance, as her parents have refused to support her.

So far, neither Muskan nor Sahil’s families have visited them in jail. (Sourced)

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Published on Mar 24, 2025 05:20 AM IST

ByDeepak Lavania, Meerut

Haryana CM presents ₹2.05 lakh cr budget with aim to make state ‘future capable’

Presenting his first budget, Saini, who also holds the finance portfolio, proposes Haryana Artificial Intelligence Mission with World Bank assistance of ₹474 crore.

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, who also holds the finance portfolio, presenting the state budget for 2025-26 in the assembly in Chandigarh on Monday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

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Updated on Mar 17, 2025 04:15 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Punjab: President Murmu calls for action to combat cancer, growing drug abuse

Central University of Punjab exemplifies India’s diversity, unity and academic excellence, says President

President Droupadi Murmu, Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria (left)) and state agriculture minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian during the convocation at AIIMS in Punjab’s Bathinda district on Tuesday. (Sanjeev Kumar/HT)

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Published on Mar 12, 2025 05:00 AM IST

ByVishal Joshi, Bathinda

Punjab brings down age for OOAT treatment for drug addicts to 16

This means addicts aged 16 and above will no longer need to be admitted at rehab centres and can get treatment while living at their own homes and attending school as normal. Until now, OOAT treatment was allowed only for those above the age of 18 while underage addicts had to be admitted to rehab centres throughout their treatment, with an attendant present.

The fresh move was necessitated in view of the rising number of children struggling with substance abuse across Punjab. (HT File)

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Published on Feb 28, 2025 09:18 AM IST

ByKaram Prakash, Patiala

Kerala anti-drug activist's post goes viral after son's arrest over MDMA

Chandrasekharan said in a Facebook post that he would not try to protect his son, “although the drugs were seized from one of his friends.”

Vishnupuram Chandrasekharan, is the chairman of Vaikunda Swami Dharma Pracharana Sabha (VSDPS), which represents the Nadar community in Kerala.(Facebook)

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Published on Feb 27, 2025 10:31 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Punjab government to hire rehabilitated drug addicts as counsellors at OOATs

The department has already directed all the civil surgeons to submit names of recovered drug addicts holding a graduate degree in any subject.

According to an official letter issued by the state health department on February 25, a copy of which is with Hindustan Times, the proposal to engage rehabilitated addicts as counsellors is under active consideration.

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Published on Feb 27, 2025 07:36 AM IST

ByKaram Prakash, Patiala

Mystery shrouds death of Panjab University staffer’s son on campus

According to police, the deceased was the son of a PU employee who had been given employment on compassionate grounds at the university

Police suspect a drug overdose, though the exact cause of death will be confirmed after the post-mortem examination. (HT File)

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Published on Feb 09, 2025 09:44 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

31 held in drug, illicit liquor cases in a fortnight in Sangrur

Senior superintendent of police (SSP) Sartaj Singh Chahal said that as part of an anti-drug campaign, 17 cases were registered and 24 persons arrested. Police recovered 149 grams of heroin, 60 kilograms of poppy husk, 75 grams of sulpha, and 1,980 narcotic pills.

SSP Chahal appealed to the public to continue supporting the police in their efforts to stop drug abuse. He said the police have been holding meetings with village panchayats, sports clubs, and local leaders to discuss ways to prevent drug abuse. (HT File)

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Updated on Jan 12, 2025 06:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Sangrur

SC raises alarm over rising drug abuse among youth

The verdict, which came while affirming a National Investigation Agency probe against Ankush Vipan Kapoor in a Pakistan-linked heroin smuggling case, also expanded NIA’s investigative scope.

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Updated on Dec 17, 2024 06:48 AM IST

ByUtkarsh Anand, New Delhi

Drug abuse is not ‘cool’: Supreme Court warns India’s youth

Justice Nagarathna warned of severe socio-economic and psychological effects of drug abuse, which she said threatens to “corrode shine of the nation’s youth”

The full text of the verdict is expected to be out later on Monday. (Representative file photo)

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Updated on Dec 16, 2024 02:02 PM IST

ByUtkarsh Anand

State-level advisory board for de-addiction and rehabilitation: Himachal CM

To combat drug abuse, CM Sukhu announced a state-level advisory board for de-addiction and rehabilitation during the 'Nasha Mukt Indora' rally.

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. (HT File Photo)

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Updated on Dec 15, 2024 08:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

Two more arrested for killing man at de-addiction centre in Greater Noida

An employee at the centre said around five months ago, Arvind was admitted to the centre as a patient, but after successfully completing treatment, he was made the warden of the centre

Police booked all four on charges of 103 (murder) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Dadri police station and further investigation is underway. (HT Photos)

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Updated on Dec 14, 2024 05:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Greater Noida

Man stabbed to death by two inmates at de-addiction centre in Greater Noida

Police said all three men were undergoing treatment at the centre. The two inmates stabbed the third one while he was asleep in his room early Thursday morning

After the murder was discovered, the workers of the centre locked the suspects inside the room and alerted the police. (Representational image)

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Updated on Dec 13, 2024 06:20 AM IST

ByArun Singh, Greater Noida

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu announces state-level advisory board for drug rehab

To be headed by the Himachal CM, the initiative aims to streamline the activities of various line departments on substance abuse to ensure integrated approach towards this menace

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Published on Dec 04, 2024 10:17 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Dharamshala

Chandigarh: ‘Mothers Against Drugs’ initiative highlights parenting as a shield against addiction

The initiative aims to empower mothers to act as the first line of defence against drug abuse to combat the escalating drug crisis among youth in Punjab

The session underlined the importance of community involvement in addressing the drug epidemic. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Nov 23, 2024 07:58 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Himachal governor inaugurates state level workshop on drugs

The governor was speaking at the inauguration of the state-level workshop on the “Role of panchayati raj institutions in combating drug and substance abuse” organised by the panchayati raj department at Raj Bhawan on Wednesday

Himachal governor Shiv Pratap Shukla. (PTI)

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Updated on Nov 07, 2024 06:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

Why Liam Payne was 'forced' to stay back in Argentina?

The singer's visa renewal was hindered by past substance abuse issues, forcing him to remain in Buenos Aires longer than planned.

Liam Payne, 31, died in Argentina after visa complications forced him to extend his stay.(REUTERS)

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Published on Oct 20, 2024 02:14 PM IST

ByBhavika Rathore

Two mystery women left Liam Payne’s room minutes before his death: Report

Liam Payne, 31, died after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, with two women present prior to the incident.

Liam Payne died on Wednesday after suffering a fall from the third floor of his hotel balcony in Argentina.

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Published on Oct 18, 2024 12:46 AM IST

ByAditi Srivastava

Why Justin Bieber’s bodyguards ‘checked his pulse’ every night? Singer says…

Justin Bieber discussed his battle with drug addiction, revealing how it affected his health and nearly cost him his life.

Justin Bieber admits to a dark period of substance abuse, where his security checked his pulse nightly, fearing for his life. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports(USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con)

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Published on Oct 05, 2024 04:27 PM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

RHOBH's Kim Richards in ‘bad place’ amid dispute with sister Kyle over relapse

Kim's family is reportedly trying to figure out the next steps after her recent confrontation with her younger sister, Kyle Richards

RHOBH alumnus Kim Richards was recently involved in a dispute over her substance abuse relapse with her younger sister, Kyle Richards

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Published on Sep 28, 2024 10:10 PM IST

ByArya Vaishnavi

Experts warn against inducing vomiting in poisoning cases

“Making a victim of poisoning vomit is risky. The liquid that comes out might enter the airway, causing death, as happened in one case I know of.”

For representation only (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Updated on Sep 21, 2024 08:56 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

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The committees comprising wardens of varsity hostels will be tasked with checking hostels for the drug menace and substance abuse, checking cleanliness and food quality in the hostel messes

A growing number of young patients — boys and even girls — falling prey to substance abuse due to easy access to cheap sedatives and synthetic drugs, inhalants, cough syrups,ganja, heroine and smack.

The decision was taken during a district-level meeting of the Narcotics Coordination Committee (NCORD) presided over by district magistrate Manish Kumar Verma on Tuesday

Mahendra allegedly struck his mother on the head with an iron rod. Neighbours, alarmed by the noise, rushed to the house and discovered Shanta Bai dead.

Arunachal rights body submits welfare recommendations for children to CM

Teenagers who show violent behaviours could later develop substance abuse disorders. A study shares the solution.

Cyclothon in Haryana to raise awareness against drug addiction: CM Saini

CM Vijayan announces intensified anti-drug campaign to combat narcotics menace

Muskan, accused along with her alleged lover Sahil Shukla, has formally requested legal assistance, as her parents have refused to support her.

Presenting his first budget, Saini, who also holds the finance portfolio, proposes Haryana Artificial Intelligence Mission with World Bank assistance of ₹474 crore.

Central University of Punjab exemplifies India’s diversity, unity and academic excellence, says President

Chandrasekharan said in a Facebook post that he would not try to protect his son, “although the drugs were seized from one of his friends.”

The department has already directed all the civil surgeons to submit names of recovered drug addicts holding a graduate degree in any subject.

According to police, the deceased was the son of a PU employee who had been given employment on compassionate grounds at the university

Senior superintendent of police (SSP) Sartaj Singh Chahal said that as part of an anti-drug campaign, 17 cases were registered and 24 persons arrested. Police recovered 149 grams of heroin, 60 kilograms of poppy husk, 75 grams of sulpha, and 1,980 narcotic pills.

The verdict, which came while affirming a National Investigation Agency probe against Ankush Vipan Kapoor in a Pakistan-linked heroin smuggling case, also expanded NIA’s investigative scope.

Justice Nagarathna warned of severe socio-economic and psychological effects of drug abuse, which she said threatens to “corrode shine of the nation’s youth”

To combat drug abuse, CM Sukhu announced a state-level advisory board for de-addiction and rehabilitation during the 'Nasha Mukt Indora' rally.

An employee at the centre said around five months ago, Arvind was admitted to the centre as a patient, but after successfully completing treatment, he was made the warden of the centre

Police said all three men were undergoing treatment at the centre. The two inmates stabbed the third one while he was asleep in his room early Thursday morning

To be headed by the Himachal CM, the initiative aims to streamline the activities of various line departments on substance abuse to ensure integrated approach towards this menace

The initiative aims to empower mothers to act as the first line of defence against drug abuse to combat the escalating drug crisis among youth in Punjab

The governor was speaking at the inauguration of the state-level workshop on the “Role of panchayati raj institutions in combating drug and substance abuse” organised by the panchayati raj department at Raj Bhawan on Wednesday

The singer's visa renewal was hindered by past substance abuse issues, forcing him to remain in Buenos Aires longer than planned.

Liam Payne, 31, died after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, with two women present prior to the incident.

Justin Bieber discussed his battle with drug addiction, revealing how it affected his health and nearly cost him his life.

Kim's family is reportedly trying to figure out the next steps after her recent confrontation with her younger sister, Kyle Richards

“Making a victim of poisoning vomit is risky. The liquid that comes out might enter the airway, causing death, as happened in one case I know of.”

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