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Opium
9 members of drug smuggling cartel arrested, 22 kg opium seized, say Punjab Police
'Opium agriculturist & procurement collector arrested with 12Kg Opium from Jharkhand,' DGP said.
10 March 2024, 06:10 IST
9 members of drug smuggling cartel arrested, 22 kg opium seized, say Punjab Police
10 March 2024, 06:10 IST
Myanmar is now world's largest source of opium, UN says
Myanmar farmers now earn about 75% more from opium poppy farming, as average prices of the flower have reached about $355 per kilogram and the cultivation area has increased by 18% year on year.
12 December 2023, 05:20 IST
Myanmar is now world's largest source of opium, UN says
12 December 2023, 05:20 IST
Wild jumbo finds bag of drugs in China, internet pitches 'Opium Elephant' flick next
Social media users were quick to draw similarities with the recently released horror-comedy flick 'Cocaine Bear'.
29 August 2023, 02:37 IST
Wild jumbo finds bag of drugs in China, internet pitches 'Opium Elephant' flick next
29 August 2023, 02:37 IST
Opium Wars redux
When the trade-related opium wars ended in 1862, China not only ceded some territory to Europe and the US but also lost control of its trade and economic policies by signing several unequal treaties. Over the years since, China has learned its lessons well and taken steps to protect itself.
20 August 2023, 02:01 IST
Opium Wars redux
20 August 2023, 02:01 IST
‘Opium important factor to understand Manipur violence’
We only hear of global criminal networks, but we do not recognise the ways in which this substance inserts itself into society and starts undoing everything
25 July 2023, 02:58 IST
‘Opium important factor to understand Manipur violence’
25 July 2023, 02:58 IST
DH Exclusive with Amitav Ghosh
25 July 2023, 02:29 IST
DH Exclusive with Amitav Ghosh
25 July 2023, 02:29 IST
Bihar cracks down on poppy farming to curb Naxal funds
'Maoists have been using opium cultivation as a source of revenue,' said the Additional Director General of the Bihar Special Task Force.
16 July 2023, 08:20 IST
Bihar cracks down on poppy farming to curb Naxal funds
16 July 2023, 08:20 IST
Asia's Golden Triangle drug trade robust, warns UNODC
The lion's share of methamphetamine comes from the area known as the Golden Triangle, where the borders of Myanmar, Laos and Thailand meet
02 June 2023, 10:38 IST
Asia's Golden Triangle drug trade robust, warns UNODC
02 June 2023, 10:38 IST
Myanmar opium cultivation surges 33% amid violence
The overall value of the Myanmar opiate economy, based on UN estimates, ranges between $660 million and $2 billion
26 January 2023, 07:05 IST
Myanmar opium cultivation surges 33% amid violence
26 January 2023, 07:05 IST
Pumpkin replacing opium cultivation in Arunachal
Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said that unless a 'drastic' policy is adopted opium cultivation in the state cannot be eliminated
24 October 2022, 09:21 IST
Pumpkin replacing opium cultivation in Arunachal
24 October 2022, 09:21 IST
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