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No vendetta, but no pillows to be given to Majithia in jail: CM Mann

July 16, 2025 6:07 pm

Continuing to target Majithia, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that as a fact of matter the Akali leader had continued the "dubious legacy" of his family to "backstab" Punjab and its people for their vested interests.

‘Sadda Pind Bikau Hai’ — a satire on the system in protest against drug menace in a Bathinda village

June 04, 2025 11:04 am

Bathinda villagers put up “Sadda Pind Bikau Hai” banner in protest against drug menace.

The police claimed they did not have any information about the death of Navdeep Kumar due to addiction. (Express Photo)

At the centre of campaigns against addiction, a drug death in Bhagat Singh’s Khatkar Kalan village

March 14, 2024 9:22 am

A Khatkar Kalan Panch said the efforts by the government have not prevented drug deaths because they are “nothing more than formalities”.

Ctrl C, Ctrl V: How FIRs in drugs cases across Punjab have the same language

December 24, 2023 8:27 am

NDPS FIRs raise several questions of due process — from seizure to absence of witnesses

Untold story in Punjab’s drug crisis: steady uptick in number of women booked

December 24, 2023 8:27 am

Over 10% of NDPS FIRs have women accused; impact is trail of broken families

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Punjab Half Marathon: Thousands run against drug abuse in Chandigarh

October 30, 2023 6:51 am

The event with the theme Run Against Drug Abuse has been organised to raise awareness on the menace of drug abuse.

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How all-woman committees are fighting drug addiction in Punjab

October 25, 2023 4:32 pm

In a striking display of unity and determination, these women have formed committees to counter the drug problem that often plagues their communities. Their efforts not only combat addiction but also address the potential involvement of women in the drug trade.

After 10 years, HC closes suo motu proceedings in Punjab drug menace

September 16, 2023 7:08 am

Leaves it to state and STF to go into any complicity, which they might stumble upon later.

Kin of 2 Punjab men held by Pak Rangers reject drug trafficking charge

August 25, 2023 9:37 am

Family of two men claimed that Indian officials refused to take the duo back when the Pakistani Rangers handed them over

Drug menace bigger threat than militancy, we’re going Punjab way: J&K DGP Dilbag Singh

August 20, 2023 11:11 am

The drug menace, that the society currently faces, is a bigger threat than militancy. Terrorism brings death, destruction and agony to civil society in many ways. However, a much bigger pain awaits us if we do not pay attention and go all out to face the drug challenge today.