anti-drug campaign Archives

09 Aug

AAP Punjab Youth Wing Organises ‘Punjab Youth Run 2026’ in Mohali Under Anti-Drug Campaign

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Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): In a strong push to keep Punjab’s youth away from drugs, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Youth Wing organised the 5.5-kilometre ‘Punjab Youth Run 2026’ in Mohali under the ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ campaign, with thousands of youngsters and sportspersons participating and giving a strong message in favour of sports, fitness and a healthy lifestyle. Calling the event a major initiative to promote a healthy and drug-free Punjab, AAP Punjab Youth Wing President and MLA Manjinder Singh Lalpura said, “The marathon started early in the morning from Gurdwara Sri Amb Sahib and witnessed enthusiastic participation from thousands…

09 Aug

Marathon Is Not Just a Run but a Pledge for a Healthy Life, Says Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaanti-drug campaign, Haryana, Narnaul, Nayab Singh Saini, Youth Marathon

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini flagged off a Youth Marathon and Tiranga Yatra at Nooni Shekhpura Mode in Narnaul on Sunday, delivering a public message against drug abuse while encouraging community participation in health initiatives. Emphasizing the dual importance of physical fitness and civic engagement, the Chief Minister personally joined the runners by completing the five-kilometre course alongside participating youth, state officials, and sports figures. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Saini highlighted that a healthy, drug-free youth population forms the foundation of a developed nation. He noted that the anti-drug awareness campaign, initially launched from Yamunanagar…

30 Jul

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Launch ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva For Viksit Bharat’ Campaign on August 2

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaanti-drug campaign, governance, Haryana, health, Kurukshetra, PM Modi, Youth Empowerment

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): In a major push to steer youth away from substance abuse and channel their energy toward nation-building, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the national ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva For Viksit Bharat – Sankalp Abhiyaan’ on August 2, 2026. As part of this nationwide initiative, lakhs of youth across Haryana will join the launch virtually, taking a pledge to build a drug-free society and transforming the campaign into a state-wide mass movement. The primary state-level event in Haryana will take place in Kurukshetra, with Governor Prof. Asim Kumar Ghosh attending as the chief guest. The event will gather…

03 Jul

Punjab Brings NGOs, Influencers Together to Strengthen Anti-Drug Campaign Through ‘Sanjha Suneha’ Conclave

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Bolstering the idea that the fight against drug abuse requires a whole-of-society approach, the Punjab government on Thursday held Sanjha Suneha – Ik Jutt Punjab, a first-of-its-kind conclave, aimed at building a sustained partnership between government agencies, community leaders, civil society organisations, and social media influencers to tackle the menace of substance abuse in the state. The conclave was organised on the eve of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking by the Data Intelligence and Technical Support Unit (DITSU), the technical backbone behind the comprehensive action against drug abuse in Punjab. The event witnessed overwhelming…

30 Jun

Punjab Intensifies Anti-Drug Campaign with Expanded Rehabilitation Capacity and Village Defence Committees

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Bathinda (Gurpreet Singh): Expressing satisfaction over the success of the Punjab’s ongoing ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday directed Deputy Commissioners (DCs), Commissioners of Police (CPs) and Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) to further intensify the Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign until Punjab is completely freed from the scourge of drugs. Chairing a virtual review meeting to assess the functioning of the Village Defence Committees (VDCs), the Chief Minister asserted that the campaign has broken the backbone of the drug menace by snapping supply lines and putting major drug smugglers behind bars. Stressing that there can be…

23 Jun

Narcotics Anonymous Meetings Emerge as Key Pillar of Bhagwant Mann Government’s Anti-Drug Campaign to Prevent Relapse

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): To strengthen the post-treatment rehabilitation component of the Punjab government’s anti-drug campaign, Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings are being conducted in 13 districts of Punjab under the Yudh Nashean Virudh initiative spearheaded by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. In close collaboration with the Leadership in Mental Health Programme (LMHP) fellows, Narcotics Anonymous through its Hospital and Institution (H&I) meetings is organizing regular awareness and recovery sessions at government-run de-addiction and rehabilitation centres. The initiative is currently running regularly in Muktsar, Ludhiana, Rupnagar, Mansa and nine other districts. Under the programme, Narcotics Anonymous meetings provide recovering victims a non-judgemental…

23 Aug

Punjab Police Arrest 134 Smugglers in Statewide Anti-Drug Raids

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Chandigarh, August 23, 2025: Punjab Police intensified its anti-drug campaign on Saturday, carrying out simultaneous raids across the state and arresting 134 drug smugglers. The crackdown marked the 175th consecutive day of the state government’s “Yudh Nashian Virudh” drive launched under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.According to officials, police teams registered 95 FIRs during the operation and recovered 2.9 kg of heroin, 9 kg of poppy husk, 963 intoxicant tablets and capsules, along with ₹12,420 in cash. This brings the total number of smugglers arrested since the campaign began to 27,039.The operation, carried out on the directions of Director General…

16 Aug

Punjab Police Arrest 38 Smugglers in Statewide Anti-Drug Drive

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPoliticsanti-drug campaign, Drug Smugglers, Punjab Police, Yudh Nashian Virudh

Chandigarh – Punjab Police intensified its anti-drug campaign “Yudh Nashian Virudh” with coordinated raids across the state on Saturday. The crackdown covered 301 locations, resulting in the arrest of 38 drug smugglers and the registration of 28 FIRs. With the latest action, the tally of arrests since the launch of the drive has reached 25,909 in 168 days.The operation led to the recovery of 620 grams of heroin and 1,612 intoxicant tablets and capsules. Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab, Gaurav Yadav, oversaw the raids conducted across all 28 police districts.Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has consistently underlined the government’s…

15 Aug

Punjab Government Launches Reward Policy and Promotions to Strengthen Anti-Drug Drive

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Chandigarh, August 15, 2025 – On the occasion of Independence Day, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced a series of measures aimed at empowering the state police and intensifying the fight against drug trafficking.Under the new “Reward Policy,” police personnel who seize 1 kilogram or more of heroin will receive a cash incentive of ₹1.20 lakh. The initiative is designed to boost morale and encourage stronger enforcement efforts in tackling the narcotics menace.To accelerate the disposal of cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, CM Mann declared that head constables will now be entrusted with investigation responsibilities.…

13 Jul

CM Runs Half Marathon to Inspire Youth Against Drugs, Stresses Role in India’s Progress

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Saini Urges Youth to Shun Drugs, Says Healthy Youth Key to State and Nation’s GrowthChandigarh, July 13 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday participated in a half marathon in Kaithal, sending a strong message against drug abuse and encouraging the youth to embrace a healthy lifestyle. The event, held on Ambala Road, drew thousands of participants, including Paralympic medalist Harvinder Singh and mountaineer Reena Bhatti, who served as brand ambassadors for the run.Addressing the massive crowd before flagging off the marathon, CM Saini emphasized that Haryana’s youth have been united in fighting drug abuse for nearly a…