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	Licences of 18 pharma companies cancelled for manufacturing spurious drugs The states where inspections were carried out include Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir... published on : 28th March 2023
	Police bust organised drug rackets; narcotics worth Rs 40cr seized, 4 held The police registered a case under relevant sections of law and the accused Md Irfan was arrested. published on : 27th March 2023
	UAE frees Israeli woman jailed on drug charges Fidaa Kiwan, an Arab Israeli photographer, was arrested in Dubai in 2021 and initially sentenced to death for possession of 50 grams of cocaine and half a kilogram of marijuana. published on : 26th March 2023
	AP cops launch ‘Sankalpam’ to eradicate drug menace It aims at curbing consumption of drugs at educational institutions published on : 25th March 2023
	Drugs worth Rs 90cr destroyed by city police The drugs were destroyed in view of the Regional Conference on Drug Trafficking and National Security for Southern States and Union Territories. published on : 25th March 2023
	Meth worth Rs 9 crore seized, two held in Chennai After an investigation, police said a man named Arjun had smuggled it from Moreh, an international border town located on the India-Myanmar border in Manipur. published on : 25th March 2023
	Vigil along sea can end drug menace: Shah Expressing displeasure over the investigation of NDPS cases, Shah called upon agencies to make use of stringent laws while probing narcotics cases. published on : 25th March 2023
	Shah to chair regional meet on drug trafficking and national security in Bengaluru Later in the day, Shah will lay the foundation stone of Sahakara Samridhi Soudha and inaugurate various other programmes by the Ministry of Cooperation. published on : 24th March 2023
	Sukhu talks tough, says govt will confiscate assets of drug peddlers He said an advisory board under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act would also be constituted to check the menace, besides setting up of a STF. published on : 24th March 2023
	‘NCB tip of the spear in fight against drugs’ Gyaneshwar Singh, Deputy Director General of the Narcotics Control Bureau, explains the role played by the agency in the war against drugs and narcotics. published on : 24th March 2023
	Drugs given by friends take minor boy’s life in Thiruvananthapuram, kin seek probe The Kadinamkulam police, meanwhile, said the forensic surgeon has reported brain hemorrhage and the exact reason could be found during the probe. published on : 22nd March 2023
	Over a dozen of low-quality medicines banned in Kerala The drugs used for treating fever, diabetes, arthritis, malaria, bacterial infection, allergies, heart diseases, oedema and vitamin D3 deficiency are among the drugs that faced the ban. published on : 22nd March 2023
	Over 3,000 take part in GTech anti-drug marathon The marathon held in the early morning was flagged off by former Indian cricketer Tinu Yohannan. It included three categories – 21km, 10km and 3km – of the run. published on : 20th March 2023
	In clutches of drugs, in conflict with the law Society must refrain from treating them as criminals, as this labelling would prevent them from turning over a new leaf," the activist added. published on : 20th March 2023
	SIT to submit 9th interim report by June The SIT which has so far submitted its 8th interim report will submit the next report to Supreme Court before June 2023, he said. published on : 19th March 2023
	Influenza scare: Health Department adds Oseltamivir to essential drug list The advisory stated that the Influenza is self-limiting and only lasts 5-7 days, and the morbidity and mortality rate are also low. published on : 19th March 2023
	Liquor & drugs worth Rs 6,413 crore seized in ‘dry’ Gujarat Of the seized contraband, Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) was worth Rs 197.56 crore, country-made liquor Rs 3.99 crore and beer bottles worth Rs 10.51 crore. published on : 18th March 2023
	Centre and not state should regulate manufacturing of drugs: New bill Presently, all manufacturing activities relating to drugs and cosmetics are regulated by the respective state governments through their drug control organisations. published on : 12th March 2023
	Groundwork for detaining 604 drug peddlers in Kerala begins The detention order has to be issued by the Home Secretary after verifying supporting documents filed by law enforcement agencies. published on : 10th March 2023
	Startup develops chip for drug screening of cancer patients Chennai-based startup ISMO Bio-Photonics has developed a palm-sized 3D-printed microfluidic chip to provide personalized drug screening for cancer patients. published on : 10th March 2023