Mangaluru, June 29: Second additional principal district and sessions court judge Mohammad Mujahidullah said that as more than 1.90 lakh people have been losing their life annually due drug addiction, the international day against drug abuse and trafficking should not limited to just one day.

Inaugurating a programme organised to mark the International day against drug abuse and trafficking, by the district administration, zilla Panchayat, district Legal Aid Authority, district Bar Association, health and family welfare department (mental health), police department, university college, district information department, and the Wenlock hospital at the university college here on Friday, the judge said that awareness should be created among people against using drugs and their impact.

As soon as the parents noticed that their children were taking wrong path, they should keep a vigil on them and advice them. They should also ensure that their children were not addicted to social media, he said.

College principal Dr Uday Kumar presided over the programme in which psychiatrist Dr Aruna Yadiyal Was the resource person. Senior judge Mallanna Gowda, hospital superintendent Dr Rajeshwari Devi, senior assistant director of information department Khader Shaw, Mangaluru sub division assistant commissioner Renuka Prasad, DHO Dr Ramakrishna Rao, mental health officer Dr Jayakumar and others were present.

 

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Hyderabad (PTI): Asserting that war and warfare is at the cusp of a major revolution, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Saturday said the Indian Defence forces are committed to adapting to changing environment and imbibing reforms to remain ready and relevant.

Addressing the Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) of 216 Course held at the Air Force Academy at Dundigal near here, General Chauhan said India's strength rests on robust institutions, democratic stability, and unwavering professionalism of our Armed Forces.

He said the intensity of operations may have ebbed, but Operation Sindoor continues.

"You (new officers) also join the Air Force at a moment when a new normal has firmly taken shape. An era defined by a high degree of operational preparedness, 24-7, 365 days. The intensity of operations may have ebbed, but Operation Sindhur continues," he said.

He further said the newly trained officers are entering the Indian Air Force during a phase of deep transformation of the Indian Armed Forces.

Integrated structures, joint operations, and national pursuit of Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence are shaping the future of India's military strength, he said.

"Your journey ahead will be accordingly guided by Jai, the first word of Jai Hind, that's victory. 'J' stands for jointness, fighting as one nation, one force. 'A' stands for Atmanirbhar Bharat, trusted platforms and systems made not just for India but for the world. And finally, 'I' for innovation, daring to think ahead and to be ahead of the curve," he explained.

General Chauhan further said battles in the older domains will always remain contested, often brutal. But in the new domains, they will be smart, swift, and shaped by intellect, innovation, and initiative. The force that masters new frontiers is more likely to prevail in future conflicts.