Babus, mantris & buzz: Now new President of BJP only after Independence Day?

Now new President of BJP only after Independence Day?

Now speculation is that new BJP President will be announced only after the Independence Day. The delay is said to be because no consensus has been arrived at between the RSS and the BJP.

Why did Manoj Sinha meet PM?

Why did J&K Governor Manoj Sinha meet PM Narendra Modi in Delhi? Was any J&K matter discussed or UP politics or BJP President? Guess work is going on.

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IPS Astha Modi’s Holistic Mission Against Drugs in Kaithal, Haryana

IPS Astha Modi is a 2013 batch officer of the Haryana cadre and is currently posted as Superintendent of Police in Kaithal, Haryana. Her mission for the district focuses on combating drug abuse in a holistic manner through enforcement, rehabilitation, prevention, and community engagement. “It’s not just about arrests, it’s about dismantling the drug network from the top down, treating addiction, empowering communities to take ownership and building long term resilience against narcotics abuse” she explained. Modi aims to reduce both the supply and demand of narcotics for a lasting impact. To achieve this, a multifaceted strategy has been implemented under the Drug-Free Haryana Mission. The first pillar is strict enforcement focusing not just on catching users but tracking large commercial quantities and following the supply chain. Further explaining how the financial angle plays a role, she stated: “We try to trace them back to the source and arrest those higher up by following the money trail. In Fatehabad, for instance, we intercepted heroin of Afghan origin, tracked hawala transfers from Kerala, and arrested those involved.” The second is smart use of legal tools. She highlights use of legal provisions like preventive detention, especially for repeat offenders misusing bail. “It has to be done responsibly and sends a strong message. When we see a clear pattern, we act.” The third focuses on rehabilitation and awareness. Under her leadership, four medical camps have been organised in the past two and a half months. These camps run for a week, with doctors, psychiatrists, and psychologists visiting affected areas. They provide counseling, medication, and also help map out hotspots. “This not only helps with treatment-it builds trust, gives us leads on local peddlers, and creates a database of affected individuals we can follow up with” she added. She further emphasised the importance of rehabilitation, explaining how recovered individuals become brand ambassadors and motivate others to quit.

“Getting one person clean is like stopping multiple commercial quantity cases, because the amount of drugs one addict consumes in a year is substantial.” The fourth step is changing social attitudes and mindsets around addiction. “We tell them addiction is a disease—just like cancer or diabetes and it needs treatment, not secrecy.”

The fifth is door-to-door surveys and community engagement. Two teams are conducting door-to-door surveys, speaking to families, sarpanches, and local leaders to identify drug users and gather names of suppliers. “These leads often result in targeted raids and build public confidence that the police are active and responsive,” she added.

Apart from this, drug-related deaths are being treated with greater accountability through thorough investigations. Another key area being focused is addressing the misuse of prescription drugs. “We’ve brought local chemists together and asked them to stop stocking or selling these specific drugs, especially in village pharmacies. Many have taken a pledge not to sell,” she explained.

Last but not least, she mentioned state-level efforts like a musical play on drug abuse, a creative awareness drive.

IPS Astha Modi with her efforts is creating a strong foundation for long-term change. Her model blends smart enforcement with community-driven change offering a sustainable path toward a drug free Kaithal.

Justice Dhulia to retire in August

Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia a sitting judge of the Supreme Court of India will retire in August 2025 after a three-year long tenure.

ITS officer to join NMET as DG

Pankaj Garg, an ITS officer, has been selected as Director General in National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET) under the Ministry of Mines on deputation basis, initially for a period of five years from the date of assumption of charge for the post or until further orders whichever is earlier.

Transfer, posting policy modified

The DoT has modified the transfer and posting policy of ITS officers. As per Office Memorandum, now the tenure for Hard stations posting will be 2 years for officers with more than 10 years’ service and 3 years for officers with the service of 10 years or less. Stations at Kerala, Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu- 3 years, however officers can opt to stay up to six years. For Delhi- NCR, tenure will be 8 years. And for all other stations and LSAs having multiple stations, tenure of posting will be 6 years.

UCG forms fact finding panel into Odisha student's death case

The UGC has constituted a fact finding committee to look into the girl student's suicide case at Fakir Mohan College , Balasore, Odisha. Professor Raj Kumar Mittal of IP University, Delhi and Member, UGC, to head the four member Committee. Prof Sushma Yadav, ex- UGC Member and Dr Neerja Gupta, VC, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad will be the members while and Dr Ashima Mangla, JS, UGC has been appointed as the Coordinating Officer.The panel will submit its report within seven days i e from July 15.

Dr Y R S Rao appointed as Director, NIH, Roorkee

Dr Y R S Rao, Scientist 'G', National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Roorkee, has been appointed as Director, NIH, Roorkee.

Chandra Bhushan promoted to IG grade in CRPF

Chandra Bhushan has been promoted to the grade of Inspector General in the Central Reserve Police (CRPF).

Dr Umesh Sharma promoted to Scientist 'G'

Dr Umesh Sharma has been promoted to the grade of Scientist 'G' under the Ministry of Science and Technology.

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