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  Tripura: Assam Rifles seizes gold worth Rs 1 crore, 2,289 kg marijuana in anti-smuggling operations

  Tripura | February 23, 2025 8:25 IST

  The gold and drugs were seized in two different operations conducted by Assam Rifles in collaboration with the Customs Department. Four accused have been arrested in these two operations.

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  Thailand to criminalise cannabis, drug advocacy group says 'list cigarettes as narcotics too'

  World | May 08, 2024 17:36 IST

  The move has spawned an industry projected to be worth up to $1.2 billion by next year, as tens of thousands of cannabis shops spring up along with marijuana-themed spas, restaurants and festivals.

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  Thailand to ban recreational marijuana by THIS date, set to levy heavy fine on thousands of shops

  World | February 29, 2024 13:38 IST

  The move has spawned an industry projected to be worth up to $1.2 billion by next year, as tens of thousands of cannabis shops spring up along with marijuana-themed spas, restaurants and festivals.

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  Gujarat: BSF recovers 10 kgs of marijuana from island off Kutch coast

  Gujarat | August 13, 2023 18:23 IST

  Gujarat: The BSF had recovered 40 similar packets each weighing around 1 kg since mid-April, an official statement said.

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  Thailand's new weed laws luring tourists from across Asia

  Travel | July 14, 2023 12:37 IST

  Thailand's de facto legalisation of marijuana last year has brought a wave of tourists from the region like the visitor from Japan, intrigued by the lure of the forbidden leaf.

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  Busting Myths: Marijuana, vaping may be as harmful to heart as cigarettes

  Health | December 05, 2022 12:00 IST

  The researchers found that all the products led to increased scarring in the hearts, a decrease in the number of blood vessels, a change in the type of nerves found in the heart, a reduction in the important ability to vary heart rate, and a higher likelihood of developing arrhythmias.

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  US President Joe Biden pardons thousands for ‘simple possession’ of marijuana

  World | October 07, 2022 8:39 IST

  United States news: Biden, in a statement, said the move reflects his position that “no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana.”

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  'Nitish Kumar used to smoke marijuana', alleges RJD MLA

  India | November 28, 2021 14:59 IST

  Mahto's statement comes at a time when Nitish Kumar started an oath-taking campaign in a bid to implement the liquor prohibition law successfully in Bihar.

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  Can marijuana use lead to poorer Covid-19 outcomes?

  Health | August 19, 2021 14:28 IST

  Comparing people with the variants to their Covid outcomes, the researchers found genetic liability for CUD accounted for up to 40 per cent of genetically influenced risk factors, such as body mass index (BMI) and diabetes, for a severe Covid-19 presentation.

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  Largest single-day swoop down operation on 'goondas' in Bengaluru; weapons, marijuana seized

  India | July 11, 2021 8:26 IST

  The commissioner also added that in this biggest ever raid, the police have booked 409 cases against 561 criminals in a single day, which is a record in itself.

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  After alcohol, Uber now aims to deliver marijuana at your doorstep

  World | April 13, 2021 12:22 IST

  According to the report, cannabis delivery services are currently available with no restrictions in California, Nevada and Oregon for people who are 21 years of age or older. The ride-hailing major in February acquired alcohol delivery service Drizly in a deal worth $1.1 billion.

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  Research shows marijuana THC stays in breast milk for six weeks

  Lifestyle | March 16, 2021 7:24 IST

  Researchers at Children's Hospital Colorado have found that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component of marijuana, stays in breast milk for up to six weeks, further supporting the recommendations to abstain from marijuana use during pregnancy and while a mother is breastfeeding.

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  Cannabis removed from list of world's most dangerous drugs

  World | December 04, 2020 13:09 IST

  The agency voted to leave cannabis and cannabis resin on the list of Schedule I drugs, which also include cocaine, Fentanyl, morphine, Methadone, opium and oxycodone, the opiate painkiller sold as OxyContin,

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  4-acre marijuana farm unearthed in Karnataka, 9,872 kg of ganja seized

  India | September 17, 2020 8:04 IST

  The Karnataka Police has discovered a 4-acre Marijuana farm in Chitradurga district's Rampura. The police officials have also discovered 9,872 kilograms of marijuana worth Rs. 4.2 crore. According to reports, three people have been arrested in connection with the case. 

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  Marijuana use may impair female fertility: Study

  Lifestyle | April 04, 2020 15:36 IST

   Currently, patients seeking infertility treatments are advised against cannabis use, but the scientific evidence backing this statement is weak.

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  DRI seizes Marijuana worth Rs 2.45 crore at Visakhapatnam, nab 4 persons

  News | February 28, 2020 9:29 IST

  Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 1638 kg of cannabis worth Rs 2.45 crore. The Marijuana was procured at Visakhapatnam and was being taken to Bhubaneswar.

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  Legalising medical marijuana may lead to more sex: Study

  World | January 14, 2020 23:48 IST

  Previous studies have shown some connection between marijuana use and increased sexual activity as they found that daily marijuana users experience 20 per cent more sex than those who have never used cannabis.

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  Mandoli jail warden arrested for smuggling drugs inside prison

  India | December 24, 2019 8:59 IST

  A 30-year-old warden from Mandoli Jail was arrested for allegedly smuggling drugs inside the prison, police said on Monday. The accused, Jitender, was working at the prison since October last year and he was arrested on Saturday, they said. He was carrying contraband weighing 25 grams inside his car while entering the jail on Friday night, they added.

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  Brazil approves sale of marijuana-based medicines

  World | December 04, 2019 10:53 IST

  Brazilian health authorities have approved regulations for the registration and sale of marijuana-based drugs in pharmacies. 

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  Watch: Bear attempts to open, take away trash bin at Colorado marijuana dispensary

  World | July 25, 2019 14:52 IST

  A video showing a bear making efforts to open a trash bin and take it away has surfaced. The video, posted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife Northeast Region shows the bear at Colorado marijuana dispensary, making unsuccessful attempts to open and carry the trash bin. The video was captured at The Bud Depot in Lyons.