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UAE secures seat on UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs representing Asia-Pacific Group
Abu Dhabi, April 6: The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Interior, has been elected to the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) for the 2026-2029 term, as a representative of the Asia-Pacific Group.
India assumes Chair of 68th UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs
Vienna, March 10: In a historic diplomatic achievement, India has taken over the Chairmanship of the 68th Session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), the primary policy-making body for global drug-related matters.
Drugs will be eradicated from Punjab forever: Arvind Kejriwal
New Delhi, March 2: Aam Admi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal warned on Sunday that those who sell drugs will not be spared and asserted that drugs will be eradicated from Punjab forever.
29 drug traffickers convicted, says HM Shah; vows to intensify crackdown
New Delhi, March 2: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday reaffirmed the Centre's commitment to eliminating drug trafficking, announcing that 29 drug traffickers have been convicted in 12 different cases across the country.
Maha has zero tolerance policy on drugs: CM Fadnavis
Thane, March 1: Maharashtra Chief Minister and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Saturday that there will be a zero tolerance policy of the state government regarding drugs.
After Punjab, Himachal too initiates crackdown to dismantle drug mafias
Shimla, March 1: Days after Punjab announced a crusade against drugs, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Saturday directed the police to initiate a massive crackdown to dismantle the drug network in a mission mode for six months by constituting a Special Task Force.
Amit Shah calls for unified effort to eradicate drug menace in India
New Delhi, January 11: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday called on all states to collaborate with the central government in the fight against the drug menace, vowing to eradicate it entirely from the nation and pledging that not a single kilogram of narcotics will either enter India or be smuggled out of the country.