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PM Modi's government mowing down drug cartels with full might after successful operations in Assam: Amit Shah

New Delhi, April 10: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that the PM Modi government is "mowing down" drug cartels with "full might" and lauded the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Assam Police, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) for their successful operations in Assam.

Chennai Police move to ban Grindr App over links to drug peddling network

Chennai, April 10: Chennai Police Commissioner A. Arun has initiated action to suspend or ban Grindr, a popular dating and social networking app for the LGBTQ+ community, after a probe revealed its alleged use as a communication channel in synthetic drug trafficking cases.

'Yudh Nashian Virudh': Punjab Police arrest 5,535 drug smugglers

Chandigarh, April 9: The war against drugs under 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate the drug menace from the state entered the 40th day on Wednesday.

Australian-Malaysian taskforce intercepts methamphetamine shipment hidden in wax

Sydney, April 7: A joint operation involving Australian and Malaysian authorities has intercepted a shipment of methamphetamine embedded in paraffin wax, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) said on Monday.

'Will wipe out drugs from Punjab', AAP leaders and volunteers take oath with Kejriwal

Ludhiana, April 1: AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday outlined the Aam Aadmi Party's mission to eliminate drugs from Punjab.

HM Amit Shah hails NCB, Delhi police for busting narco-smuggling network

New Delhi, March 31: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday lauded the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Delhi Police for mounting a joint operation in its fight against the narco syndicate and busting a major network in the Delhi-NCR area, leading to recovery of contraband drugs valued at Rs 27.4 crore.

J-K: Kulgam Police conduct high-tech checking operation at Nayug Tunnel

Kulgam, March 29: In a major step towards enhancing security and curbing illegal activities, Kulgam Police, in collaboration with other security agencies, conducted a high-tech checking operation at Nayug Tunnel in Qazigund on Saturday, as per a release.

15-day long budget session of Himachal Pradesh concludes

Shimla, March 28: The 15-day-long budget session of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly concluded indefinitely on Friday.

Punjab Police to tighten noose around big fish in drug trafficking

Chandigarh, March 27: With the street supply of drugs witnessing a drastic reduction following intensive crackdown as part of the ongoing war against drugs 'Yudh Nashian Virudh', Punjab Police has now shifted focus to dismantling high-level drug networks by targeting big fish, including drug suppliers and kingpins, fuelling the narcotics trade in the state, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday.

Assam Police bust interstate drug racket; narcotics item valued at Rs. 20 crore seized

Guwahati, March 25: Assam Police in an anti-narcotics operation busted an interstate drug network and seized drugs worth Rs. 20 crores, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday.

J-K: Authorities in Anantnag demolish 'illegally' constructed house of 'terrorist handler'

Anantnag, March 22: Anantnag district administration has demolished an "illegally" constructed house of a person who is allegedly a terrorist handler associated with the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba.

India will be free of Naxalism in a year, government will not tolerate terrorism: Amit Shah

New Delhi, March 22: Noting that the country will be free of Naxalism in a year, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the Modi government will neither tolerate terrorism nor terrorists and no one dares to carry out bomb blasts in the country, as happened during the UPA government.

Punjab has intensified fight against drugs, organised crime: Guv Kataria

Chandigarh, March 21: Reiterating the firm commitment of the Punjab government to wipe out the scourge of drugs, Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday said that under the 'Yudh Nasheyan Virudh', a special focus has been to break the economic chain in the entire nexus.

Karnataka's biggest drug bust: Collusion at Delhi airport, says Speaker Khader

Bengaluru, March 17: Karnataka Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader stated on Monday that narcotics and drugs were being brought into the state by drug peddlers in collusion with the authorities at the Delhi airport.

No mercy for drug cartels: HM Shah on busting of international racket in northeast

Guwahati, March 16: An international drug racket was busted by the Narcotics Control Bureau in Guwahati and Imphal, said Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday, saying that there was no mercy for drug cartels.

Vadodara SOG seizes illegal cough syrup worth Rs 5.78 lakh, two arrested

Vadodara, March 15: In a crackdown on illegal drug trafficking, the Special Operations Group (SOG) raided a residence in Vadodara and seized a cache of codeine-based cough syrup worth Rs 5.78 lakh.

81 kg heroin, 51 kg opium seized in 13 days, says Punjab minister Cheema

Chandigarh, March 13: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday said the ongoing 'War Against Drugs' campaign has got encouraging results with the seizure of over 81 kg heroin, more than 51 kg opium, and Rs 60 lakh in cash in 13 days.

Punjab registers 875 FIRs, held 1,188 drug traffickers: Minister

Chandigarh, March 9: The Punjab government's “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, launched on February 25, has yielded results within just 12 days, said state Finance Minister Harpal Cheema, who is the Chairman of the Anti-Drug Campaign Sub-Committee.

In mid sea operation, 3 held for carrying 30 kg Hashish Oil valued at Rs 33 crore

New Delhi, March 9: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), in a joint operation with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), arrested three persons and seized 29.954 kg Hashish Oil valued at Rs 33 crore from a tug-barge vessel sailing towards Maldives, an official said on Sunday.

Kerala: Man dies after swallowing MDMA packet to evade police in Kozhikode

Kozhikode, March 8: A 28-year-old man died on Saturday after swallowing a packet of MDMA while trying to evade police in Kerala's Kozhikode district, officials said.

Himachal Pradesh police intesifies battle against drug network following CM Sukhu's orders

Shimla, March 7: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu had directed the Police Department to initiate a massive crackdown to dismantle the drug network in a mission mode for the next six months.

Reduced personal security by two-thirds to optimise manpower: J&K Police chief

Jammu, March 6: J&K DGP Nalin Prabhat on Thursday said that he has cut two-thirds of his personal security in a manpower optimisation drive.

Punjab govt demolishes several illegal properties of drug peddlers

Chandigarh, March 6: The Punjab government on Thursday demolished several illegal properties across the state under Yudh Nashian Virudh Campaign, giving a major blow to the drug traffickers and reaffirming its commitment to making Punjab a drug-free state.

US report exposes CCP's role in fueling Fentanyl crisis, calls for urgent action

Washington, DC, March 5: A recent inquiry by the House Select Committee focused on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party has brought to light troubling information regarding the CCP's role in exacerbating the fentanyl epidemic in the United States.

Drugs valued at Rs 4290 cr seized, 14230 arrested for consumption in 2024: Maha CM

Mumbai, March 4: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in a written reply on Tuesday told the state assembly that drugs valued at Rs 4,249.90 crore were seized and 14,230 were held for consumption in 2024.

Punjab AAP MP accuses Congress of trying to halt anti-drug campaign

Chandigarh, March 4: AAP leader and MP Malvinder Singh Kang on Tuesday accused the Congress of trying to use courts to halt the Punjab government's anti-drug campaign.

Rs 4,000 crore worth of drugs seized since 2016 to 2025: Assam government

Guwahati, March 3: The Assam government on Monday disclosed that, drugs including heroin, brown sugar, ganja, tablets, cough syrup, morphine, brown sugar, opium worth nearly Rs 4000 crore seized in Assam during the period from 2016 to February 2025.

Under PM Modi's leadership, Govt pledges to combat drug menace to build drug-free Bharat: Amit Shah

New Delhi, March 2: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP government is unsparing in punishing drug traffickers and that the central government pledges to continue combating the drug menace to build a drug-free Bharat, a release said.

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.

All political parties must join hands to tackle drug menace: Punjab minister

Chandigarh, March 1: Punjab Cabinet Minister Aman Arora on Saturday gave a clarion call to all political parties, social and religious organisations and NGOs to join hands with the government to form a united front and make the state a drug-free state.

'Opium wars': US Secretary of State accuses China of 'intentionally' flooding state with Fentanyl

Washington, DC, March 1: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated on Wednesday that Beijing might be "intentionally" inundating the United States with the synthetic opioid fentanyl, resembling a "reverse" scenario of the Opium Wars in the mid-1800s that weakened China's global position, according to a report from Radio Free Asia (RFA).

Trump slaps additional 10 pc tariff on imports from China

Washington, Feb 28: President Donald Trump on Thursday announced an additional 10 per cent tariff on imports from China, saying Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, is still flowing in the US.

Tariffs on Canada, Mexico to be imposed on March 4: US President Donald Trump

Washington DC, February 27: United States President Donald Trump has decried illicit drugs coming in to the country allegedly from the borders of Canada and Mexico, and has decided to continue with the imposition of tariffs on both the countries from March 4, while also deciding to continue the imposition of reciprocal tariffs "with full force" on April 2.

Assam Rifles, customs & DRI seize Yaba tablets worth Rs 24 crore in Tripura

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