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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- New Indian Express
Mini-marathon in Andhra's Guntur to raise awareness on drug abuse
GUNTUR: Guntur District In-charge Collector A Bhargav Tej and Superintendent of Police (SP) Satish Kumar flagged off a mini marathon on Sunday to raise awareness about the harmful effects of drug abuse. The event, held as part of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (Drug-Free India Campaign), saw participants run through Narasampalem and Mudu Bommalu Centre, finishing at Hindu College Circle. The Collector said the Central and State Governments are conducting a series of awareness programmes from June 1 to 26, ahead of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26. 'Through rallies, marathons, seminars, and competitions, we aim to educate the public, especially the youth, about the risks associated with drug abuse,' he said. He added that departments including Police, Revenue, Excise, Health, and Education are working together to tackle the issue, and de-addiction centres provide treatment to affected individuals. The SP noted that the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in 2020, targets drug abuse at the grassroots level. The police, along with the Eagle Task Force, are involved in enforcement and awareness activities. Students and employees were also present.
Al Etihad
28-05-2025
- Al Etihad
Saif bin Zayed chairs UAE Anti-Drug Council meeting
28 May 2025 20:50 ABU DHABI (WAM)His Highness Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, presided over a meeting of the UAE Anti-Drug Council, which was attended by all council members representing the various ministries and agencies engaged in combating meeting reviewed the most significant developments in anti-drug efforts and assessed the outcomes of the first quarter of the initiatives launched by the national committees established under the framework of the National Anti-Drug Strategy for the session, the Council adopted the slogan 'A Conscious Family… A Safe Society' as the official theme for the UAE's observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, marked annually on June 26 across the globe. This theme underscores the pivotal role of the family and society in shielding children and protecting future Council reaffirmed the necessity of unifying efforts and integrating vital functions with the relevant authorities, driven by a profound sense of national duty and an unwavering commitment to shielding the UAE and its society from all threats to its security and safety. This approach reflects the directives of the wise leadership, which places the individual at the heart of national priorities and addresses cross-border challenges with firm resolve to preserve the fabric of society, uphold its values, and shape a more secure and stable future. The Council also urged all members of society to participate actively in the fight against drugs by reporting any information that may assist in combating this scourge, emphasising that collective national effort is the most powerful weapon for safeguarding the country and its people.
