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No more 'petty' offence: Kerala High Court says even small drug quantities can label you ‘goonda’ in key ruling

April 02, 2026 1:52 pm

In a massive legal shift, a five-judge bench of Kerala High Court in a significent ruling has declared that possessing even a small quantity of drugs can now land you under the state’s strict anti-goonda laws.

31 students test positive during anti-drug screening drive in West Bengaluru

March 05, 2026 6:01 pm

The West Division police in Bengaluru said students who tested positive would receive counselling from mental health professionals, along with necessary medical support.

The spokesperson said the action was taken under the statewide 'Anti-Chitta' Campaign to eradicate the drug menace and achieve the goal of a “Chitta-Free Himachal”.

'Anti-Chitta' campaign: Himachal Police raids 145 locations, seizes drugs, registers 10 cases

March 01, 2026 7:01 pm

During the operation, police seized 406 grams of charas, 19.236 grams of chitta (heroin), 124 grams of poppy husk (chura-post), and 465,100 millilitres of illicit liquor and registered six cases under the NDPS Act and four under the Excise Act.

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.