DRUG MENACE KARNATAKA
BJP vows to return to power in 2028 in Karnataka, attacks Congress at executive committee meet
BJP leaders in Bengaluru have strongly criticized the Congress government in Karnataka. They expressed confidence in returning to power in the 2028 Assembly elections. The party passed resolutions on corruption, drug menace, and Bengaluru's garbage crisis. Leaders urged workers to prepare for upcoming polls and highlight government failures.
Chemists selling spurious meds may face prosecution
The government has established a committee to create rules for prosecuting chemists and retailers selling spurious drugs. This initiative aims to tackle the issue of substandard drugs being sold despite valid invoices from other states. The committee's report is expected within one month.
Campaigning ends for Haryana assembly polls, voting on Saturday
Campaigning for Haryana's October 5 assembly elections ends with parties like BJP, Congress, and AAP making final efforts to win voter support. Key leaders including Modi, Rahul Gandhi, and Kejriwal address crucial issues such as corruption, reservations, and welfare promises.
BJP hits out at Congress govt in Karnataka, terms capital city 'Udta Bengaluru'
BJP criticizes Karnataka's Congress government for 'deteriorating law and order' in Bengaluru, dubbing it 'Udta Bengaluru' due to alleged rise in narcotics and rave parties.
I really can't understand why PM modi hasn't visited Manipur: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited Aizawal to highlight his party's secular credentials and criticize Prime Minister Narendra Modi for failing to visit Manipur amidst ethnic conflicts. He emphasized that domestic issues like the conflicts in Manipur are being overlooked by the media in favor of international events. Gandhi also mentioned the drug menace in Mizoram and the lack of job opportunities for the youth. He praised the Congress-led governments in Karnataka, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh for implementing beneficial schemes and protecting the interests of farmers, small businessmen, and workers.
PM Modi more concerned about Israel than Manipur: Rahul Gandhi
Mizoram Assembly Elections: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed concern over the escalating ethnic conflict in Manipur, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of diverting attention from internal issues. Gandhi, on a two-day visit to poll-bound Mizoram, highlighted the unrest in Manipur, emphasizing its division along ethnic lines.
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77th Independence Day echoes nationwide, yet in muted tones in Manipur and Himachal Pradesh
The 77th Independence Day was celebrated across states and union territories on Tuesday with colourful events and cultural programmes as some chief ministers announced new development and job schemes, while others counted the achievements of their governments. But the celebrations were muted in strife-torn Manipur and rain-battered Himachal Pradesh.
We will put an end to moral policing: Karnataka CM
"We have asked the police to be people friendly, they should be courteous towards people who come to file complaints. Not only the police inspector, DCPs will also be held responsible for crimes and illegal acts like -- rowdyism, clubs, drug menace -- in any of their police station limits, and action will be taken against them," Siddaramaiah said.
Karnataka polls: EC pushes for greater vigil at inter-state border to prevent entry of cash, drugs
The Election Commission, led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, held a virtual meet with top officials of Karnataka, its neighbouring states of Goa, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala as well as representatives of central agencies to review the election arrangements and law and order coordination.
Before 12PM on counting day, BJP will cross majority mark in Tripura: Amit Shah
Expressing confidence of BJP getting full majority in the Tripura assembly elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the BJP is seeking a mandate to make the state prosperous in the next five years building on the development initiatives of the party-led government. Responding to questions about a possible hung assembly in Tripura, Amit Shah said that the constituencies in Tripura are small and "you will see that before 12PM on counting day, the BJP would have crossed the majority mark."
Tripura polls: From drug menace to border issues, police deal with diverse challenges
The three special observers are Yogendra Tripathy, retired IAS officer of Karnataka cadre; Vivek Johri, former Director General of Police of Madhya Pradesh; and B. Murali Kumar, IRS officer, who was special observer in the Assembly elections of Gujarat (2022) and West Bengal (2021). From Tripura, the observers went to Meghalaya, where the Assembly elections will be held on February 27.
Karnataka govt set to crack down on illegal Bangladeshi immigrants: Home Minister
He alleged that Bangladeshi immigrants manage to get ration cards, voter ID cards and Aadhaar cards in Assam and West Bengal after they sneak into India.
COVID, floods and BJP-JD(S) bonhomie hog the limelight in Karnataka in 2020
Political bonhomie between former partners BJP and JD(S), delay in the much anticipated expansion of the B S Yediyurappa led cabinet and new leadership for the state Congress dominated the political spectrum.
Karnataka will have basic FSL labs in every district to fight drug menace: Home Minister
Asserting government's strong commitment against the menace,the minister also said synthetic drugs like lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) have become more rampant these days, with over 5,000 strips being seized this year alone so far.
Coming week crucial in fight against drugs, agencies & laws will be strengthened: Basavaraj Bommai
Further noting that state has the powers to frame rules for the implementation of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS), which is a central act, he said to resolve implementational issues and regarding changing rules, we will be discussing with legal experts and take decision to further strengthen.
Drug menace: DGP directed to go in for joint operations with neighbouring states, says Karnataka Minister
Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said investigation into drug related cases is on, and that he has directed the Director General of Police to go in for joint operations with neighbouring states against the menace, if necessary.
No question of protecting anyone involved in drug menace, says Karnataka CM B S Yediyurappa
Earlier in the day, Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai said, investigation into drug related cases is on, and that he has directed the Director General of Police to go for joint operations with neighbouring states against the menace, if necessary.
Karnataka to set up coordination committees with neighbouring states to curb drug menace
Against the backdrop of the Narcotics Control Bureau of India's recent raid and arrest of three people with a huge cache of hard drugs, State Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai chaired a meeting with senior police officials to review the measures taken by them.
Jubilant Life Sciences says no traces of Covid-19 in raw material imported to its Nanjangud facility
The press statement was issued in the backdrop of 49 cases employees of the pharma facility Jubilant Life Sciences in Nanjangud and their primary and secondary contacts testing positive for Covid-19 in the last couple of weeks.
Assembly elections, GST, high-profile cases mark 2017
Two terrorists were killed by the army as it foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
Election Commission: Challenges in 2018
The social media monitoring mechanism of the EC relies mainly on complaints made by voters and representatives of political parties.
Will not allow Karnataka to become 'Udta Punjab': G Parameshwara
Parameshewara said 65 Indian and 23 foreign nationals have been arrested in connection with drug-trafficking cases in the past two-and-a-half months.
Bengaluru Police creates first dedicated canine squad for narcotics
It will make up Bengaluru's first canine squad dedicated to detecting banned substances after arrests in narcotics cases nearly doubled last year.
Karnataka government to recommend CBI probe into Kalburgi murder case
Kalburgi was shot dead at point blank range by two unidentified men at his residence on August 30 with police yet clueless about the killers.
2014: A politically eventful year for India
The states of Jharkahand, Maharashtra and Haryana witnessed a regime change and Jammu and Kashmir saw a hung Parliament in the recent elections.
Fake & sub-standard drugs: India, China may be worst offenders
Despite efforts globally, sales of fake medicines are rising rapidly, and the menace could be worse than the health threat posed by Big Tobacco.
Unique ID for drugs to check fake medicines
Prescription drugs will soon need to carry an authorised number that can authenticate the product in the Indian market where 20% medicines are fake.
SMS system soon to check fake drugs
Pharma cos may be asked to install an SMS-activated system to counter fake drugs in market. Companies will need to print a unique number on medicine strips which buyers can SMS to the customer care for verification.
Laloo's budget makes everyone smile
I rise to present the Budget Estimates for 2004-05 for the Indian Railways.
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