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New Indian Express
a day ago
- New Indian Express
Drug peddlers will face action, warns NTR District Collector
VIJAYAWADA: NTR District Collector G Lakshmisha and Commissioner of Police SV Rajasekhar Babu on Thursday issued a stern warning to drug peddlers and users, stating that strict action would be taken against anyone found selling or consuming narcotics in the district. 'The law is strict and no one will be spared,' they said, while addressing participants of a mega walkathon organised from Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The event, organised by the NTR District Police Department, aimed to raise awareness about the drug menace and promote a drug-free district, state, and country. Thousands of students, officials from various departments, and members of NGOs took part in the walkathon. Lakshmisha declared that NTR district stands united in the fight against drugs. 'Drugs will destroy the individual, the family, and eventually harm the entire society,' he said. He added, 'We are appointing Eagle Clubs and campus ambassadors for this initiative.' Commissioner Rajasekhar Babu said, 'The government is taking an iron-fist approach against drugs and is implementing the NDPS Act. We have already booked five individuals under this Act.'
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
EXCLUSIVE: War 2 locks exclusive IMAX showcasing across 33 screens in India and key global market
Over the years, Yash Raj Films has established a strong distribution network, with their offices running across the country. The studio often has an upward hand in the clash scenario owing to a good hold on exhibitors in almost every circuit of India. Come the Independence Day weekend, and their ambitious actioner, War 2 led by Hrithik Roshan, NTR, and Kiara Advani is all set to release with the Lokesh Kangaraj-directed Coolie with Rajinikanth in the lead. And Pinkvilla has exclusively learnt that YRF has inked an exclusive deal with IMAX. According to reliable trade sources, no other film except for War 2 will see an IMAX release in India over the Independence Day weekend. 'In a strategy move, YRF has already secured an exclusive nationwide showcasing on the big screen format of IMAX, which means that no other film except for War 2 will get showcasing at the aforementioned properties in India. The film has secured a run on IMAX properties until the release of the next Conjuring film. Internationally too, most properties catering to the Indian diaspora are giving a preference to War 2 at IMAX properties,' revealed a source close to the development. The source further added that YRF has secured a deal of approx. 2 weeks in Imax and is currently in advanced conversations with exhibitors to release the Ayan Mukerji directorial in a manner that ensures WAR 2 reaches audiences in high-quality cinematic experiences worldwide. India has approx. 33 IMAX screens, and these are touted to be the high-performing centres for film business. Marketed as a face-off between Hrithik Roshan and NTR, War 2 is gearing up for a massive release all across the globe on August 14. While the makers have already dropped the teaser of War 2, the music and other marketing assets will be unleashed from mid-July, leading to the film's release. Crucially, War 2 is expected to unveil long-term storylines and characters that will send ripples across all future instalments including Alpha, Pathaan 2, and Tiger v/s Pathaan, laying a robust foundation for what's to come in this interconnected cinematic world. The film has been designed for the big screen with six larger-than-life action sequences featuring the emotionally charged-up characters leading to all the drama and thrill. As reported by Pinkvilla before, YRF has declined pre-release offers for theatrical rights in Indian and International markets, opting for a full-scale self-release. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla as we bring more on War 2 shortly.
Hans India
a day ago
- Hans India
3,000 walk for drug-free NTR district
Vijayawada: NTR District Police organised a mega awareness programme with the goal of making Andhra Pradesh a drug-free state at Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium here on Thursday to mark the International Day Against-Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. A mega walkathon was also conducted from the Stadium to Hotel DV Manor on MG Road with participation of around 3,000 people including college students, officials and the staff from various departments. NTR district collector G Lakshmisha, Commissioner of police SV Rajasekhara Babu, East MLA Gadde Ramamohan Rao, DCPs KGV Saritha and ABTS Udayarani, additional DCPs, circle inspectors, sub inspector of police and others participated in the walkathon. Speaking on the occasion, collector Lakshmisha emphasised the need to make NTR district free from drugs and sedatives. Commissioner of police Rajasekhara Babu said this event marks an important step towards achieving a drug-free Andhra Pradesh and NTR District. He informed that in the recent operation, the police identified 125 students who became drug addicts and affirmed that the city police would not rest until drug abuse is totally eradicated.
The Hindu
a day ago
- The Hindu
Extensive campaigns will be taken up in schools and colleges to eradicate drugs, says NTR district ollector
Extensive awareness campaigns will be taken up on all private and government school and college premises, by roping in Eagle clubs and campus ambassadors, to eradicate drug use from the society, said NTR District Collector G. Lakshmisha. Participating in a walkathon, organised by the district police department on the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse in Vijayawada on Thursday, Mr. Lakshmisha said while consuming poison kills a person instantly, consuming drugs will not just destroy the life of an individual but also that of their family and society. 'It is important to make Andhra Pradesh a drug-free State to realise the goal of Swarnandhra,' the Collector said. He added that public can report incidents of drug abuse to the nearest police stations or call Eagle tollfree 1972. NTR District Police Commissioner S.V. Rajasekhar Babu urged youth not to fall in the trap of drugs. He said only a dark future would be in store for those consuming drugs. Vijayawada East MLA Gadde Rammohan urged parents to ensure that their children stayed away from drugs and to explain to them about the ill-effects of drugs.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- New Indian Express
Police seize 200 kg of ganja worth Rs 15 lakh in Vijayawada
VIJAYAWADA: NTR police on Wednesday arrested two persons and seized 200 kg of ganja worth approximately Rs 15 lakh under Krishna Lanka PS limits. NTR District Commissioner of Police, SV Rajashekhar Babu, said the accused—Andi Nagaraju (26) of Bheemunipatnam and Anbalagan Sinrasu—were transporting ganja from the Visakhapatnam Agency area to Tamil Nadu when police intercepted them during a vehicle inspection drive. Acting on a tip-off, Krishna Lanka SI Bhanu Prasad and his team, along with the Vijayawada EAGLE unit, conducted checks near Geethanagar Katta. Police first stopped a Swift Dzire and discovered bags of ganja, taking the driver into custody. Meanwhile, the driver of a Tata goods vehicle approaching the same checkpoint attempted to flee but was also apprehended. The Commissioner said prime accused Nagaraju, originally from Madurai, had settled in Thagarapuvalasa. Learning of the high demand for ganja in Chennai, he began sourcing it from nearby agency areas at low prices and smuggling it to Tamil Nadu. Despite two prior arrests and jail time, Nagaraju resumed smuggling after his release. In this attempt, they loaded 100 kg of ganja in Nagaraju's car and another 100 kg in a mini goods vehicle, both heading towards Chennai. Police arrested both accused under relevant sections of the NDPS Act and seized the two vehicles used in the operation. Further investigation is ongoing.
