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The Hindu
5 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Reading alone won't help build knowledge, experience will, says Central University V-C
Books alone cannot make you knowledgeable. True learning comes from experience, behaviour, and healthy interpersonal relationships, said Prof. Battu Satyanarayana, Vice-Chancellor of the Central University of Karnataka (CUK). He was speaking at the orientation programme for new postgraduate students for the 2025–26 academic year at the university on Thursday. 'Reading helps you progress in education, but you must also understand work culture, human behaviour, and how to build meaningful relationships. This learning happens not just in classrooms, but also by interacting with others. Discipline, commitment, and effort are essential. Without them, nothing can be achieved,' Prof. Satyanarayana told the students. On career-building, the Vice-Chancellor urged students to prepare themselves for Viksit Bharat 2047 by becoming financially independent and contributing to the nation. 'Problems are part of life. We must face them instead of running away. Be strong and approach the authorities whenever you need help,' he advised. Registrar Prof. R.R. Biradar assured students that a mechanism was in place to address their concerns and encouraged participation in cultural, sports, and competitive events. Stressing the importance of soft skills, he said that good communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and leadership are crucial for securing jobs. 'Along with degrees, CUK provides platforms to develop these skills. Students should be disciplined, friendly, and career-oriented,' he said. Dean of Student Welfare Basavaraj M. Kubakaddi said that university rules were framed with students' interests in mind and urged them to make the best use of the available facilities. 'The orientation marks the start of an important academic journey, familiarising students with CUK's academic environment, infrastructure, support services, and code of conduct,' he noted. The event concluded with students taking a pledge for a 'Nasha Mukt Bharat' (Drug-Free India), administered by Lt. Dr. Ranganathan. Sports coordinator Sai Abhinav, ICC chairperson Pavitra Alur, Anti-Ragging Cell nodal officer Mallikarjun Hugar, Scholarship Cell nodal officer Ankush Patil, Students' Grievance Cell coordinator Prof. Satyanarayana, Examination Section in-charge Bharath Kumar, deputy proctor Niteen B., and student counsellor Sandesh briefed students on the facilities and support services available at the university.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Udupi DC urges citizens to priotise building a sustainable society free of substance abuse
Deputy Commissioner T.K. Swaroopa on Wednesday said the Central government has launched the drug-free India (Nasha Mukt Bharat) campaign under which citizens are expected to build a sustainable society free of substance abuse. Speaking at the fifth anniversary celebrations of the campaign at Volakadu Government Composite High School in Udupi, Ms. Swaroopa urged citizens to prioritise building a sustainable society in line with the campaign. The programme was jointly organised by the district administration, Zilla Panchayat, Department of Public Instruction and others. Administering the oath against substance abuse to students, the DC said addictions to drugs have become a social evil wherein a few people get addicted to drugs at a very young age, thereby ruining their lives. An addict not only becomes a bane to family and society, but also gets into committing criminal activities, she said. The administration would hold more such awareness programmes in the coming days. Ms. Swaroopa said the young generation should inculcate personal and social responsibilities and prove its mettle as the asset of Nation. It should resolve not to get addicted to substances even as students have the responsibility of informing the elders about activities of drugs peddling in their surroundings. Zilla Panchayat CEO Prateek Bayal; C.K. Shyamala, Deputy Director, Department of Women and Children Development; Ashok Kamath, principal, District Institute of Education and Training, and others were present.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
‘Nasha Mukt Bharat' campaign: A slew of anti-drug rallies held in Mysuru, surrounding regions
A number of anti-drug rallies have been conducted in Mysuru and surrounding regions since the last few days as part of the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat' campaign. On Wednesday, at least two such events were conducted, one in Mysuru and another in Mandya, to draw public attention to the scourge of drug addiction and substance abuse among the youth. In Mandya, Deputy Commissioner Kumar inaugurated the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan 2025' organised by the Mandya district police. He said that drug abuse has emerged as one of the biggest challenges to the nation's development, and every citizen must resolve to stay away from narcotic substances to help address this problem. Mr. Kumar emphasised that the greatest social responsibility of all is to ensure that the youth do not fall prey to drugs, and to help rehabilitate those already addicted to it. He also drew a correlation between drug addiction and an increase in crime rate, and said that a review of registered criminal incidents in the district revealed that a significant proportion of it stemmed from substance abuse. The Mandya Deputy Commissioner called upon the public to work with the police to rid society of drugs, stressing that this responsibility rests on everyone. Addressing students in particular, Mr. Kumar urged them to take it upon themselves to reform and guide those in their colleges, families, and neighbourhoods who have developed tendencies of drug abuse. Superintendent of Police Mallikarjun Baladandi, in his address, observed that many young people and workers in the country have become slaves to harmful habits, thereby ruining their promising futures. The main objective of the campaign was to raise awareness in universities, higher educational institutions, and schools about the harmful effects of drug abuse. Mandya Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer K. R. Nandini administered a pledge to the students to stay away from drug abuse. Hanumant Prasad, principal, Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, and others were present. Mysuru, which witnessed two rallies on Tuesday, organised by the Sarada Vilas Pharmacy College and ABVP, saw school and college children taking out a procession as part of the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan 2025' on Wednesday. The rally was organised by former corporator Suhail Baig, and the procession, which commenced from Mission Hospital circle (Dr. Zakir Hussain Circle), made its way through Sawday Road, Savoy Chowk, Meena Bazaar and culminated at St. Philomena's Church Circle. Karnataka Exhibition Authority chairperson and former mayor Ayub Khan, and others were present.
Hans India
30-07-2025
- Hans India
Delhi Police tighten noose on drug peddlers under stringent PITNDPS Act
New Delhi: Delhi police have stepped up action against notorious drug traffickers under the stringent Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (PITNDPS Act), with plans to detain nearly three dozen offenders. One of them is 40-year-old Kusum, a well-known figure in the city's criminal records. The PITNDPS Act allows preventive detention of accused traffickers for up to one year without trial. The police have to prove their sustained involvement in drug trafficking to a screening committee of the Narcotics Control Bureau. Once cleared, the Ministry of Home Affairs approves the detention. Police officials said that since 2021, they have invoked this act to crack down on drug traffickers and disrupt their networks. In one instance, a repeat offender from Bareilly, arrested multiple times with large quantities of heroin, was transferred to a jail in Chennai to isolate him from his associates. So far this year, four detention orders have been issued under the act, with three already executed. The crackdown is part of the government's 'Nasha Mukt Bharat' (Drug-Free India) campaign. While only 28 traffickers were detained under PITNDPS in the past four years, police now plan to act against 35 offenders this year alone. A list of repeat offenders -- those involved in two or more cases -- is being compiled by various police districts. Kusum, who is currently absconding, remains a key target. A financial probe has already led to the attachment of assets worth Rs 5 crore allegedly amassed through drug money. These include assets in Sultanpuri in northwest Delhi, and Rohini's Sector–24. Though the process is lengthy, officials said proceedings are underway and efforts have intensified to clamp down on the drug trade across the capital.
Hindustan Times
27-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Amit Shah asks agencies, states to locate, bring back fugitive narco traffickers
New Delhi: Union home minister Amit Shah has asked the central agencies and states' police departments to identify, locate and bring back the fugitive narco-traffickers sitting abroad while focusing on action against big drug cartels, people familiar with the development said on Sunday. Union home minister Amit Shah. (PTI) The home minister has also asked the police chiefs of states and union territories to make the action against drug traffickers their 'prime agenda for the next three years' to achieve a drug-free India. He was speaking at the two-day National Security Strategies Conference (NSS) of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) in Delhi, which concluded on Saturday evening and was attended by over 800 police and intelligence officers from across the country. In a statement issued late on Saturday night, the ministry of home affairs said - 'While appreciating the achievements in the left wing extremism (affected areas), north east and Jammu and Kashmir, Amit Shah has asked the DGPs (director generals of police) to adopt a similar approach for effective implementation of the three new criminal laws and tackling the challenge of narcotics. He advocated the need for a top-to-bottom and bottom-to-top approach in initiating action against big drug cartels, besides focusing on extradition of narco-offenders'. 'DGPs were directed to make it the prime agenda of the police for the next three years in the path towards 'Nasha Mukt Bharat' (drug-free India),' the statement said. An officer familiar with the discussion during the conference said, 'A list of narco traffickers who are currently located abroad, who either work individually, with international cartels or with terrorist groups. is being prepared. They will be located and assistance of international agencies like Interpol would be taken to get them arrested and extradited or deported to India'. In May this year, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) brought Navin Chichkar, the alleged kingpin of a drug trafficking syndicate, from Malaysia. Chichkar allegedly ran a cocaine smuggling network in India, while running his operations from Malaysia. The agency, earlier this month, also busted a transnational drug trafficking syndicate that operated in foreign countries including the US and Australia and arrested eight individuals. Officials said the drug smuggling and its use in India is a major cause of concern. 'NCB regularly is holding talks with Myanmar and Afghanistan, which are major sources of smuggling, Iran, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Singapore, Sri Lanka and other countries to discuss the narcotics smuggling networks and related issues like maritime trafficking,' said the second officer. He added that the Maritime Security Group in the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS), formed in November 2022 after a 3,000 kg heroin drug bust at Mundra port, is also regularly monitoring and analysing the trafficking routes and trends. According to the government data, 89,913 cases under narcotics drugs and psychotropic substances (NDPS) Act were registered in 2024, in which 1,16,98 individuals were arrested and 13.30 lakh kgs of drugs (all kinds) were recovered. The home minister, during his address on Saturday, also lauded the Border Security Force (BSF) and the armed forces for Operation Sindoor. Pointing out that the police station is the focal point of intelligence collection, he called upon the police leadership to evolve a credible platform for sharing real-time information up to the police station level. Emphasising the primary duty of the police to protect the life, property and dignity of citizens, the home minister directed each state police force and central agency to strive towards excellence, and nurture a spirit of healthy competition to address the internal security challenges.
