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India Gazette
10 hours ago
- India Gazette
Sand artist creates sculpture to mark International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 26 (ANI): Renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik on Thursday created a powerful sand sculpture on Puri beach in Odisha to mark International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Below the sculpture, 'Say NO to addiction, YES to life' was written. Through his art, Pattnaik aimed to highlight the devastating effects of drugs on individuals. Pattnaik's informed that the state is running a campaign called 'Nisha Nuhin Jeevan' (Life Without Addiction), which aims to educate people about the risks associated with substance abuse. Speaking to ANI, Pattnaik said, 'We artists try to spread awareness among people through our art by creating sand sculptures. Apart from this, our state is running a 'Nisha Nuhin Jeevan' campaign. As an artist, I showed through my art how drugs and injections affect our bodies, and we can avoid it by not taking drugs and saving lives...' As the world celebrates the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking today, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, also reminded the harms of drug consumption and said that drug addiction not only affects the mental and physical condition of a person, but also hinders the progress of the families, society and the state. The Chief Minister shared his commitment to making Uttarakhand drug-free and further added that efforts are being made to make Uttarakhand drug-free, and to ensure success, the participation of all is very important. On the occasion of International Anti-Drug Day, he urged all to spread awareness in society about the harmful effects of drug addiction. June 26, observed as the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, is a United Nations International Day. This day aims to spread awareness regarding the harmful effects of drug use and to fight against drug abuse and the illegal drug trade. This day has been observed since 1989. June 26 was chosen to commemorate Lin Zexu's (Chinese political philosopher and politician) dismantling of the opium trade in Humen, Guangdong, ending on June 25, 1839, just before the First Opium War in China. Every year, a theme is chosen, and this year's theme is 'The Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention.' (ANI)
India Gazette
14 hours ago
- Health
- India Gazette
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami talks about harmful impact of drug use not just on the individuals, but family and state as well
Uttarakhand [India], June 26 (ANI): As the world celebrates the International anti-drug day today, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami reminded the harms of drug consumption and said that drug addiction not only affects the mental and physical condition of a person, but also hinders the progress of the families, society and the state. The Chief Minister shared his commitment to making Uttarakhand drug-free and further added that efforts are being made to make Uttarakhand drug-free, and to ensure success, the participation of all is very important. On the occasion of International Anti-Drug Day, he urged all to spread awareness in society about the harmful effects of drug addiction. June 26, observed as the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, is a United Nations International Day. This day aims to spread awareness regarding the harmful effects of drug use and to fight against drug abuse and the illegal drug trade. This day has been observed since 1989. June 26 was chosen to commemorate Lin Zexu's (Chinese political philosopher and politician) dismantling of the opium trade in Humen, Guangdong, ending on June 25, 1839, just before the First Opium War in China. Every year, a theme is chosen, and this year's theme is 'The Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention.' Earlier, CM Dhami directed the officers of the Indian Administrative Service to adopt the villages where they started their service to accelerate the development of the state's remote villages. Under the scheme, the officers have started working for the development of the adopted villages. Many officers have closely understood the lives of the villagers and their problems by staying overnight in the villages. After the officers make the action plan, the state government will run a campaign for the development of villages. CM Dhami had expected the officers of the Indian Administrative Service with grade-pay of Rs 8700 or more to adopt the work area of their first appointment. On this basis, 40 senior IAS officers of the state have adopted their first place of appointment. On May 20, 2025, an order to this effect was also issued by Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan. (ANI)
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Cops burn 714kg narcotics
Nagpur: City police destroyed 714kg of narcotics worth Rs1.32 crore on Tuesday. The seized drugs, including mephedrone, ganja, charas, and doda powder from 54 cases, were incinerated at Butibori, adhering to Maharashtra Pollution Control Board norms. The event, organised under the Operation Thunder campaign to foster a drug-free society, was witnessed by the Drugs Disposal Committee. Students and youth from local schools and colleges observed the destruction process and were educated on the devastating effects of narcotics on human life. Commissioner Singal emphasised the importance of collective action in combating drug abuse, aligning with the global observance of International Anti-Drug Day on June 26. The initiative aims to raise awareness and curb drug-related issues across Nagpur. You Can Also Check: Nagpur AQI | Weather in Nagpur | Bank Holidays in Nagpur | Public Holidays in Nagpur
