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Poppy cultivation has decreased in Manipur over past 4 years, says survey report

July 01, 2024 8:20 pm

As per the survey by the Manipur Remote Sensing Applications Centre, Pherzawl is the only poppy-free hill district in the Northeast state.

Poppy plant seizure in Panchkula district

Police seize 128 illegally cultivated poppy plants in Panchkula

March 25, 2023 12:57 pm

The police have lodged an FIR under various sections of the NDPS Act against unknown persons.

Manipur will move to cancel ration cards of pro-poppy villages: Minister

January 14, 2023 10:25 pm

The minister said that a river in Imphal West district, its main water source, is drying up as a result of rampant deforestation and clearing of hill ranges to make space for poppy cultivation.

No legal action against poppy farmers who surrender voluntarily: Manipur CM

December 30, 2022 10:10 pm

The chief minister’s statement came a week after village leaders, including five chiefs, were arrested for allegedly being involved in poppy cultivation.

Manipur govt launches alternative farming system for poppy planters

December 15, 2022 10:55 pm

Illegal poppy cultivation has become one of the major causes of concern for officials in Manipur.

No other test needed to establish guilt once seized poppy straw tests positive for morphine, meconic acid: SC

October 20, 2022 9:26 pm

A bench delivered its verdict while dealing with questions, including whether it is necessary to particularise the species of the recovered contraband -- poppy husk and poppy straw among others.

Manipur CM lauds village for poppy crackdown, announces cash reward of Rs 10 lakh

February 07, 2021 9:19 pm

“Peh (Paoyi) would be promoted as a role model for other villages in our ‘War on Drugs’. I urge residents of all other villages to follow the example of Peh (Paoyi),” the CM said.

Manipur: Forests being lost to poppy cultivation, developmental works, says Forest Minister

January 03, 2020 9:47 pm

Dwelling into the reasons for depletion of forest cover, the Minister pointed out that in the Hill districts the state has mainly “unclassed forest” which is under the control of the communities.

Manipur: Cooperation with neighbouring nations key in countering drug menace, says Guv Heptulla

September 30, 2019 9:26 pm

Delegates from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka, top Police Officials, and related government officials were also present at the inaugural function of the two-day conference cum workshop.

Punjab: Road show pitches for poppy cultivation

February 04, 2019 1:04 am

Main speakers moved around on a mini truck while the supporters accompanied them on motorcycles. The team travelled along areas, including Bathinda road, bus stand road, Kotkapura Chowk and Masit Chowk.