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Arunachal minister stresses on collective action for drug-free state
Agency: PTI Itanagar, Aug 14 (PTI) Arunachal Pradesh Law and Justice and Social Justice, Empowerment and Tribal Affairs minister Kento Jini on Thursday stressed the need for collection action for a drug-free state. Speaking at the 5th anniversary of the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan' (NMBA), the minister stressed that the ill effects of drugs and substance abuse demand a united response from all sections of society. He said that the Centre is implementing targeted measures to address the problem in vulnerable districts, including awareness campaigns, counselling, and treatment facilities, an official statement said here. Various agencies and committees at the central, state, and district levels are working to reduce drug demand, rehabilitate users, and counter the devastating social and personal consequences of addiction, he said and added that challenges such as stigma, discrimination, and securing sustainable rehabilitation funding continue to be addressed. Advising students to 'work hard and avoid addiction", Jini reminded them that there are no shortcuts to success and warned that substance abuse destroys lives and brings suffering to families. Earlier, SJETA Secretary Abu Tayeng explained that the NMBA has been running nationwide for five years, with grassroots awareness programmes, rehabilitation support, and community-led intelligence gathering. He announced the launch of a 31-day campaign to reinforce public participation and awareness, noting that the state's high prevalence of drug abuse makes collective action crucial. Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) deputy commissioner Toko Babu said about the efforts by the district administration and police to combat the drug menace, particularly in the capital area. Addressing the gathering, Femina Miss Arunachal Tadu Lunia said addiction is widespread, with 'each person I know in my life knowing at least one person who is addicted". She linked rising drug use to peer pressure, mental health struggles, and lack of guidance, and cautioned that it often leads to issues such as HIV. She urged action against drug peddlers who 'prioritise profit over the harm caused" and called on students to be role models, contributing to awareness and change. PTI UPL UPL RG view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
New Indian Express
11-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Malayali family flees Jammu amid Pakistan shelling, hopes for peaceful return
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: For an average Malayali sitting in his house, over 3,000 km away from the scene of conflict, Pakistan's heavy shelling in Jammu and other areas may be a visual effect to be watched on TV screens. But ask Jini, a Malayali housewife who had been living in Jammu for one-and-a-half years. She has seen the ferocity of life-threatening attacks from across the border towards innocent human beings. Jini was living with Simon, a flight engineer at the Air Force station quarters in Jammu till Friday, five-year-old daughter Jewel, and Simon's mother Jenova. 'The Pakistan military started heavy shelling on Thursday night from across the border,' Jini told TNIE over the phone from New Delhi. 'From around 7.30 pm on Thursday we could see heavy gunfire over our quarters. It was repeated twice in intervals of 10 minutes. It lasted for around two hours. And we were all panicked. Hence, we decided to return to Kerala till normalcy returns to the valley,' she said. Their daughter Jewel is studying in kindergarten. 'There was a complete blackout in Jammu region because of Pakistan shelling,' she added. Jini, her daughter and mother-in-law, along with other family members, boarded a train to New Delhi and reached Kerala House where the state government had opened a control room to help stranded families, students and tourists. The family will board a train to Alappuzha, their native place, on Monday night hoping that everlasting peace will prevail in the valley and Jammu.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Arunachal BJP organises seminar on waqf reforms
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh's BJP unit on Wednesday organised a state-level seminar on Waqf Sudhar Janjagaran Abhiyan at the party headquarters here, where the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, was hailed as a crucial step towards transparency, gender empowerment and better management of Waqf properties. Speaking at the event, law, social justice & empowerment and tribal affairs minister Kento Jini elaborated on the reforms brought in by the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. He explained how the amendment rectifies flaws in the original Waqf Act of 1995, notably removing Section 40, which previously allowed Waqf boards to unilaterally declare any property as Waqf property. The amendment now requires a public notice before such declarations. Jini also underlined the Act's focus on empowering women
