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4 men with histories of drug addiction die within 2 days in Punjab's Ferozepur; residents take to streets to protest

October 02, 2025 6:09 pm

The police claimed the deaths were caused by illnesses not drug overdose, and said the families declined post-mortems to determine the exact causes.

Reindeers in the Arctic region can get drunk on these mushrooms!

September 14, 2025 11:16 am

Reindeers have often been reported to behave erratically after consuming the red mushrooms they specially hunt for.

56 trainees at the De-addiction and Rehabilitation Centre in Janer were provided with free electrician training. (Express Photo)

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.

Prateik Babbar revealed that his addiction began not after joining the film industry but much earlier in his teenage years

‘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.

A 50-member de-addiction committee on September 12 to spread awareness among people using posters. (Express photo)

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.