Poppy

Increasing poppy cultivation in Kashmir leaves hospitals battling surge of drug dependence cases; locals seek prompt action from authorities

This year, the officials admitted, the drive to destroy the poppy crop in Kashmir was delayed in the wake of clashes between security forces and youth before and during the parliamentary polls.

Priyanka Chopra, Jonas Brothers, Cardi B, Taylor Swift, BTS walk the Billboard Music Awards 2019 red carpet

Billboard Music Awards 2019 saw a sea of celebrities like Taylor Swift, Sophie Turner, Kelly Clarkson among others walking the red carpet dressed in over-the-top ensembles.

Drug abuse on the rise in Kashmir as growing militancy, hostilities provide safe ground for poppy cultivation

The Kashmir unrest seems to have fuelled not just drug abuse but also drug cultivation in the Valley with poppy cultivators finding a safe haven amid rising hostilities and militancy

Fifa launch disciplinary case against England and Scotland for poppy tribute

Fifa on Thursday launched a "disciplinary" case against England and Scotland for wearing poppy armbands in a tribute to British war dead.

World Cup qualifiers: England players happy to wear poppy against Scotland, says Harry Kane

England's players are pleased they will be able to wear commemorative poppies in Friday's World Cup qualifier against Scotland, striker Harry Kane said on Tuesday.

Fifa to sanction England and Scotland after teams insist on wearing banned poppy symbols on jerseys

England and Scotland will face Fifa sanctions after insisting they will feature embroidered poppies honoring Britain's war dead on their soccer jerseys.

Opium mafia makes merry as funds crunch stalls poppy destruction drive in Malda

As the state and Centre spar over funds, poppy cultivators and opium mafia are making the most of the opportunity

West Bengal: Security forces destroy over 700 acres of poppy in Malda

Security agencies have undertaken a massive drive and destroyed poppy crop spread in about 700 acres in the border town of Malda along the Indo-Bangladesh border.

Govt cuts import tariff value of gold and silver

The government has reduced import tariff value of gold and silver to USD 392 per ten grams and USD 638 per kg, respectively. The tariff value on imported gold earlier stood at USD 398 per 10 grams, while on silver at USD 643 per kg.