Drug abuse
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State
221% increase in HIV/AIDS cases in state in 19 years
Shillong, June 16: Meghalaya has recorded a 221% increase in HIV/AIDS cases in the last 19 years, making it imperative…
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News in Brief
JNC wants govt to act on drug abuse problem
Shillong, May 23: The Jaintia National Council (JNC)–Khliehriat Circle on Friday urged the state government to address the issue of…
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Letters
Meghalaya’s war on drugs lacks depth despite bold initiatives
Editor, The recent announcements by Meghalaya’s Social Welfare Minister, Paul Lyngdoh, mark a significant and commendable shift towards a multi-pronged…
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Letters
Drugs threaten Meghalaya’s $100-bn vision as youth lost to drugs
Editor, The escalating drug abuse crisis in Meghalaya, with approximately 10% of the population —around 3 lakh people—affected, highlights a pressing…
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State
Police arrest two Assam drug peddlers in Mawlai
Shillong, Oct 9: Police on Wednesday arrested two drug peddlers. In a statement, East Khasi Hills SP Sylvester Nongtynger said …
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State
SPARK’s 5-month awareness programme on drug abuse concludes
Shillong, July 25: SPARK, a city-based NGO, and the Department of Social Welfare, conducted a five-month awareness programme on drug…
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State
HYC delegation meets DGP on drug issue
Shillong, May 27: HYC leaders met DGP Idashisha Nongrang at her official chamber on Monday to discuss the need to…
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State
State seeks community participation to fight drug abuse
Shillong, Oct 17:The state government wanted community participation in its fight against drug abuse in the state as the current…
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Headlines
2.5 lakh drug users in state a concern
Shillong, June 26: Director General of Police, LR Bishnoi on Saturday expressed concern that there are around 2.5 lakh drug…
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