opium

NCB busts Jharkhand based opium network; seizes Rs 20.8 lakh, 26 kg opium 6 kg opium in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi

The opium was professionally hidden in the cavities of all the four doors of a Maruti Swift Dzire car.

Aug 16, 2020, 15:21 PM IST

Should opium be legalised? After Sidhu's demand, Punjab CM says 'happy to discuss'

Sidhu had claimed that opium had helped his uncle live a long life.

Oct 01, 2018, 17:01 PM IST

Navjot Singh Sidhu wants opium to be legalised, backs Dharamvir Gandhi

My uncle used to take opium as a medicine and lived a long life, said Navjot Singh Sidhu.

Oct 01, 2018, 13:21 PM IST

Think before you give your kid a spoon of cough syrup!

They are banned for kids below 12 years of age in many countries like the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, Canada, Australia and New Zealand but sadly, can be seen in almost every medical shop in India.

Apr 23, 2016, 21:25 PM IST

Enforce strict laws to curb drugs: Himachal CM

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Monday said there are areas in the state that are known for cultivation of cannabis and opium and the practice needs to be curbed by enforcing strict laws.

Apr 18, 2016, 21:39 PM IST

West Bengal: TMC leader Subodh Pramanik arrested for possessing opium, bombs

The opium was recovered after officials raided Pramanik’s house at Sabdalpur village.

Mar 17, 2016, 11:40 AM IST

Enjoyed street side parantha? Found it addictive? You might have consumed drug-laced parantha!

Many of us must have consumed paranthas at street side shops. You must have liked it and maybe found it tasty. But, if you find it addictive, there is a strong possibility that you might have consumed drug-laced parantha - 'ganja parantha' or 'opium parantha'.

Jan 14, 2016, 20:30 PM IST