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US State Governor Pardons Over 175,000 Low-Level Marijuana Convictions
The governor of Maryland pardoned more than 175,000 low-level marijuana convictions on Monday, an executive action he said was aimed at addressing the disproportionate impact the state's drug policies have had on people of color.
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US Proposes Historic Law To Reclassify Marijuana As "Low-Risk Drug"
US President Joe Biden's administration formally proposed on Thursday reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a historic shift that would bring federal policy more in line with public opinion.
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Court Gives Centre 'Last Opportunity' To Frame Policy On Online Medicine Sale
The Centre has urged the Delhi High Court to grant some time to frame a policy on the online sale of medicines on the grounds that the issue was "complex" and any modification in the manner of sale of drugs would have far-reaching consequences.
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China Warns Against Selling Of Narcotic Producing Chemicals After US Deal
China's narcotics control agency has warned against the manufacture and sale of substances that can be used to make illegal drugs, a day after President Xi Jinping said China would stem the export of items used to make the opioid fentanyl.
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UK's First Drug Consumption Room Gets Go-Ahead, To Open In Scotland
The UK's first official drug consumption room for illegal drugs will open in Scotland after receiving approval Wednesday, after years of arguments over the controversial harm-reduction policy for addicts.
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India, US To Work Towards Broader, Deeper Bilateral Drug Policy Framework
India and the United States on Thursday agreed to work towards a broader and deeper bilateral Drug Policy Framework for the 21st Century, the Biden administration said after talks between officials from the two countries.
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New Drug Export Policy Likely After Concerns On India-Made Drugs: Sources
The Union Health Ministry and the Department of Pharmaceuticals are deliberating this new policy, ministry sources said. Suggestions were sought from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) regarding this.
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Pak Faces Shortage Of Life-Saving Drugs Due To Weakening Currency: Reports
Pakistan's drug regulatory authority's controversial pricing policy and the depreciating local currency have led to an acute shortage of imported and life-saving medicines in the debt-ridden country, media reports said on Monday.
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Made Tripura A Corridor For Smuggling Drugs: Manik Saha On Left Rule
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has emphasised that the BJP government will continue to have a zero-tolerance policy against the drug menace perpetuated by decades of communist and Congress rule in the state.
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Singing On Metro, Balloons, Umbrellas And Others Things Banned By Qatar At Football World Cup
Fans have been asked to be mindful of Qatar's laws and cultural customs, including policies for alcohol, drugs, sexuality and dress code.
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"States Must Work In Tandem With Centre To Fight Drug Menace": Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said the Centre's zero-tolerance policy towards narcotics is showing results and emphasised that states work in tandem with the Centre in the fight against the menace of drugs.
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US Senators Fear Facebook, Instagram Parent Meta Censoring Abortion Posts
US senators seek answers from Facebook, Instagram parent Meta regarding censored information on abortion posts. The senators questioned how many posts about abortion have been removed since the US Supreme Court overturned a long-standing right to such medical care. Meta, referring to a tweet by spokesman Andy Stone, stated that attempts to provide ...
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India Provides 2 Truckloads Of Life-Saving Drugs, Equipment To Sri Lanka
Indian Aid To Sri Lanka: India in its latest aid to Sri Lanka provided two truckloads of life-saving medicines and equipment to Jaffna Teaching Hospital on Saturday. The aid was handed over by Consulate General of India, Jaffna Raakesh Natraj.
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Nepal Seeks To End Marijuana Ban After Half A Century
Nepal's marijuana ban could soon be up in smoke, as lawmakers mull a return to the liberal drug policies that once made the Himalayan republic a popular pit stop on the overland "hippie trail".
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An Approval That Suggests Big Changes In Booster Policy Are Likely
Covaxin and Covishield could be more widely available with a new government approval that also suggests changes in rules for booster doses. Both vaccines have been cleared for "full use" by an expert panel of the central drug authority, a year after
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US State Governor Pardons Over 175,000 Low-Level Marijuana Convictions
The governor of Maryland pardoned more than 175,000 low-level marijuana convictions on Monday, an executive action he said was aimed at addressing the disproportionate impact the state's drug policies have had on people of color.
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US Proposes Historic Law To Reclassify Marijuana As "Low-Risk Drug"
US President Joe Biden's administration formally proposed on Thursday reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a historic shift that would bring federal policy more in line with public opinion.
-
Court Gives Centre 'Last Opportunity' To Frame Policy On Online Medicine Sale
The Centre has urged the Delhi High Court to grant some time to frame a policy on the online sale of medicines on the grounds that the issue was "complex" and any modification in the manner of sale of drugs would have far-reaching consequences.
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China Warns Against Selling Of Narcotic Producing Chemicals After US Deal
China's narcotics control agency has warned against the manufacture and sale of substances that can be used to make illegal drugs, a day after President Xi Jinping said China would stem the export of items used to make the opioid fentanyl.
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UK's First Drug Consumption Room Gets Go-Ahead, To Open In Scotland
The UK's first official drug consumption room for illegal drugs will open in Scotland after receiving approval Wednesday, after years of arguments over the controversial harm-reduction policy for addicts.
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India, US To Work Towards Broader, Deeper Bilateral Drug Policy Framework
India and the United States on Thursday agreed to work towards a broader and deeper bilateral Drug Policy Framework for the 21st Century, the Biden administration said after talks between officials from the two countries.
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New Drug Export Policy Likely After Concerns On India-Made Drugs: Sources
The Union Health Ministry and the Department of Pharmaceuticals are deliberating this new policy, ministry sources said. Suggestions were sought from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) regarding this.
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Pak Faces Shortage Of Life-Saving Drugs Due To Weakening Currency: Reports
Pakistan's drug regulatory authority's controversial pricing policy and the depreciating local currency have led to an acute shortage of imported and life-saving medicines in the debt-ridden country, media reports said on Monday.
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Made Tripura A Corridor For Smuggling Drugs: Manik Saha On Left Rule
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has emphasised that the BJP government will continue to have a zero-tolerance policy against the drug menace perpetuated by decades of communist and Congress rule in the state.
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Singing On Metro, Balloons, Umbrellas And Others Things Banned By Qatar At Football World Cup
Fans have been asked to be mindful of Qatar's laws and cultural customs, including policies for alcohol, drugs, sexuality and dress code.
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"States Must Work In Tandem With Centre To Fight Drug Menace": Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said the Centre's zero-tolerance policy towards narcotics is showing results and emphasised that states work in tandem with the Centre in the fight against the menace of drugs.
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US Senators Fear Facebook, Instagram Parent Meta Censoring Abortion Posts
US senators seek answers from Facebook, Instagram parent Meta regarding censored information on abortion posts. The senators questioned how many posts about abortion have been removed since the US Supreme Court overturned a long-standing right to such medical care. Meta, referring to a tweet by spokesman Andy Stone, stated that attempts to provide ...
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India Provides 2 Truckloads Of Life-Saving Drugs, Equipment To Sri Lanka
Indian Aid To Sri Lanka: India in its latest aid to Sri Lanka provided two truckloads of life-saving medicines and equipment to Jaffna Teaching Hospital on Saturday. The aid was handed over by Consulate General of India, Jaffna Raakesh Natraj.
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Nepal Seeks To End Marijuana Ban After Half A Century
Nepal's marijuana ban could soon be up in smoke, as lawmakers mull a return to the liberal drug policies that once made the Himalayan republic a popular pit stop on the overland "hippie trail".
-
An Approval That Suggests Big Changes In Booster Policy Are Likely
Covaxin and Covishield could be more widely available with a new government approval that also suggests changes in rules for booster doses. Both vaccines have been cleared for "full use" by an expert panel of the central drug authority, a year after
