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Further investigation is underway to trace the woman's connections both in Thailand and in India, the NCB added.WHAT IS HYDROPONIC GANJA OR HYDRO GANJA?Hydroponic ganja refers to cannabis plants grown without soil. This method gives growers precise control over the plant's environment, which can result in quicker growth and higher yields. Hydroponics is a method of cultivation without soil, where plants are grown in a nutrient-rich water solution, often supported by an inert medium such as coco coir, perlite, clay pellets, or rockwool.- Ends
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