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  Over one lakh suicides in India every year, says report

  India | July 03, 2014 13:48 IST

  New Delhi: Over 100,000 people commit suicides in India every year on an average. The number of suicides in the past decade has recorded an increase of 21.6 percent, said a government report.The number of

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  Mizoram, Nagaland to tighten vigil against drug abuse

  India | July 02, 2013 18:41 IST

  Aizawl/Kohima, July 2: The Mizoram and Nagaland governments have asked officials and security forces to tighten their vigil against drug abuse and trafficking of drugs, officials said Tuesday.Both Mizoram and Nagaland, which share 404 km

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  Great efforts needed to check drug abuse: President

  India | June 26, 2013 17:48 IST

  New Delhi, June 26: Great efforts are needed to be made to check drug abuse and alcoholism in India, President Pranab Mukherjee said Wednesday.Speaking after giving away National Awards for Outstanding Services in the Field

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  Drug Abuse Is Part Of Hollywood's Heritage, Says Mahesh Bhatt

  Bollywood | February 13, 2012 20:34 IST

  New Delhi, Feb 13: Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, saddened by legendary singer Whitney Houston's demise, says the pressure of fame leads Hollywood celebrities to drugs.  “The pressure of stardom cries out for relief. The taste of

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  Over 3,000 People Take Part In Anti-Drugs Run

  India | June 26, 2011 21:15 IST

  New Delhi, June 26: Over 3,000 people today participated in a "run" here on the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, to create awareness about the challenges of drug addiction.The run, which was