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56 youths who quit drugs complete electrician training, get certificates
July 24, 2025 10:03 pm
Addressing the youth, he stated that, as per the Punjab government’s directives, the district administration is committed to bringing colour and hope back into the lives of those recovering from addiction.
Kataria administers oath of de-addiction at awareness event on drugs and substance abuse
July 09, 2025 11:04 am
In his address, Kataria said that spreading awareness on drugs and substance abuse is a social need.
4 women among 5 held for ‘involvement’ in Chandigarh house theft, stolen items recovered
June 29, 2025 1:21 pm
Acting on a tip-off, the police apprehended Nazim, alias Arman, a 25-year-old resident of Small Flats, Dhanas, on June 25.
Drug de-addiction centre in GMSH-16 to reopen this year
January 02, 2025 8:56 am
As part of the conference, a point of discussion was that substance is now being seen in children, women, the elderly, prisoners, the homeless, and the LGBTQ community.
‘Honey Singh was never a drug addict, his wife would never come on camera’: Mozez Singh on making Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous
December 31, 2024 7:59 pm
Mozez Singh, the director of Netflix's Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous, opens up about his approach to sensitive topics, including Honey Singh's divorce and substance use.
‘My drug use began even before I turned 12,’: Prateik Babbar on battling addiction; factors leading to early-onset substance use in adolescents
November 12, 2024 5:13 pm
“And yes, it did affect me, and still does, especially in relationships. Drugs are associated with trauma, you understand," he added
'In last two decades, marked increase in number of women indulging in substance abuse'
September 23, 2024 8:25 am
Earlier there was a stereotyped profile of addicts, but now children, women, elderly, prisoners, homeless, LGBTQ+ community are all affected by addiction problems.
Barnala forms panel to sensitise youths about drug menace, to help addicts
September 18, 2024 9:22 am
The anti-drug committee will hire an e-rickshaw to make public announcements on loudspeaker in the village and will also socially boycott if a drug supplier is found in their village.
‘You can get a second wife, not a second mother’: Empowering mothers in fight against drugs
September 16, 2024 9:53 am
The "Mothers Against Drugs" initiative, which is the brainchild of Khushwant Singh and Sanna Kaushal, stresses the importance of empowering mothers as the first line of defense against addiction.
How Chandigarh turned its back on drug addicts and couples in distress
August 19, 2024 10:45 am
"The scheme is not being implemented properly while the funds for the scheme were available," the audit report specified.
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