Bengaluru Police conduct mega campaign against drug addiction
Bengaluru, September 27: Mahadevapura MLA Aravind Limbavali said that they have taken oath from international cricketer Javagal Srinath that they would not allow anybody to convert Bengaluru into Punjab where majority of the youth were addicted to drugs.
Speaking at a mega campaign on drug addiction organized by the Bengaluru City Police at Phoenix City Market at Mahadevapura in the city on Thursday, he said that Bengaluru police, especially the Commissioner and his officers have taken up a drive against drug addiction in the city.
“We should not come under the influence of drugs mafia. In our constituency also, many foreigners are involved in drugs peddling. If people identify such anti-social elements and informed the police, definitely they would take action. We should also join hands with the police by conducting campaigns against drug mafia and addiction”, Limbavali said.
MP PC Mohan said that nowadays, youth are addicted to drugs. At this time, the police department has taken a wise decision to conduct campaign to create awareness among youth. Every individual in the society should help others come out of drug addiction, he appealed.
City Police Commissioner T Sunil Kumar said that “I would like to get a small assurance from you people that you will become good citizens in the country. Even in case of heavy traffic congestion, the youth should not use foot-paths to ride motorbikes. Respect the red light in the signal just to protect your life. Every parent would want his or her children should be good. It is the responsibility of every individual to ensure the safety of others around them”, he said.
As part of the campaign, body building competition, orchestra, Kalaripayattu martial art and screening of a documentary on drug addiction prepared by the Bengaluru police were held. Additional Police Commissioner Alok Kumar, White Field Zone DCP Abdul Ahad, BBMP members and other officers were present.
International cricketer Javagal Srinath administered the oath to thousands of volunteers and general public that they would keep themselves away from bad habits and try to eradicate them from the society and thus involve in nation building activity.
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TN surpasses Gujarat, Maharashtra to become India''s top textile exporter
Chennai (PTI): Tamil Nadu has emerged as India's top state in textile exports, recording shipments worth USD 7,997.17 million for the fiscal year 2024-25, which is an increase of 29.12 per cent over the last four years, the government said.
The state has witnessed a 29 per cent increase in export value in the last four years, an official release said.
In 2020-21, Tamil Nadu's textile exports stood at USD 6,193 million.
Chief Minister M K Stalin said Tamil Nadu has successfully outpaced competitors like Gujarat and Maharashtra to secure the first position.
"Tamil Nadu's export volume of textiles, which was USD 6,193.39 million in 2020-21 due to the planned actions of the Dravidian Model government, rose to USD 7,997.17 million in the next four years. Overall, in India's exports, Tamil Nadu accounts for 21.84 per cent," he wrote in a social media post.
As per the National-Import-Export Record for Yearly Analysis of Trade data, the value of textile goods shipped from India was USD 36,610 million, of which Tamil Nadu accounted for USD 7,997.17 million.
The National Import-Export Record for Yearly Analysis of Trade is a dedicated platform launched by the Centre to provide real-time comprehensive data on foreign trade.
"Tamil Nadu is in first place in India in textile export," the release said.
The state has emerged at the top with higher exports among all other states, the release said, adding that schemes implemented by every government department led to a multifaceted growth of the State.
Gujarat bagged the second rank with exports of USD 5,646.01 million followed by Maharashtra at USD 3,831.29 million, it added.
