Have told Mangaluru Police Commissioner to make city drug-free in a month: Karnataka Home Minister
Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister Dr. G Parameshwara has said that the government has taken stringent measures to control drug trafficking in the state, adding that not merely Karnataka but the entire country was facing narcotic-related problems.
Addressing the Karnataka Assembly during Zero Hour on Wednesday, Parameshwara said that police superintendents of all districts in Karnataka too have been instructed to pay attention to the matter and prevent drug rackets from developing in their respective districts.
The Home Minister added, “Drug trafficking is a grave issue in Karnataka but the state should not let the sustenance of drug trafficking, especially in Bengaluru. The government is, therefore, working to put a halt on the racketeers in the state. After collecting information on drug trade going on in Mangaluru during the review meeting, I have instructed the Mangaluru City Police Commissioner to work at ensuring Mangaluru becomes drug-free within a month’s time.”
Parameshwara pointed out, “In the three weeks that we have been in power, our government has succeeded in getting drugs worth Rs 112 crore destroyed in the state, but the efforts should continue in the direction. After all, ‘narcotics’ does not refer to ganja alone. MDMA tablets, heroin and several other sorts of drugs are also in the same category of addictives.”
He also recollected that barely four to five years ago, Bengaluru was compared to Punjab, where narcotic use is rampant. “Punjab is being supplied huge quantities of drugs from other state and also other countries. Drug addiction has been a problem with not just adults but even school and college students in Punjab, earning the title ‘Udta Punjab’ for the state,” he said.
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PM Modi attends Christmas service at Delhi church, greets citizens
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended a Christmas morning service at the Cathedral Church of the Redemption here along with a large congregation of Christians of Delhi and north India.
The service included prayers, carols, hymns and a special prayer for the prime minister by Rt. Rev. Dr. Paul Swarup, the Bishop of Delhi.
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"Attended the Christmas morning service at The Cathedral Church of the Redemption in Delhi. The service reflected the timeless message of love, peace and compassion. May the spirit of Christmas inspire harmony and goodwill in our society," Modi said in a post on X.
Earlier, the prime minister greeted citizens on Christmas.
"Wishing everyone a joyous Christmas filled with peace, compassion and hope. May the teachings of Jesus Christ strengthen harmony in our society," he said in another post on X.
Over the last few years, PM Modi has been regularly attending programmes connected with the Christian community.
During Easter in 2023, he attended a programme at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Delhi.
On Christmas in 2023, he hosted a programme at his residence 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in Delhi.
In 2024, he attended a dinner at the residence of Minister George Kurian and also a programme hosted by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India.
This shows a regular engagement with the community, sources said.
Meanwhile, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan also greeted people on Christmas.
"Wishing everyone a joyous Christmas, overflowing with hope, love, and kindness. May Christ's message inspire us to build stronger, more caring communities, and may his teachings strengthen our bonds and promote lasting peace," he wrote on X.
