The chorus demanding decriminalisation of cannabis grows louder, with Himachal Pradesh passing a resolution to legalise its cultivation for medicinal use.

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13-12-202433 STORIES

New books on the shelves

Lost in the Himalayas

Weena Pun’s debut novel ‘Kanchhi’ weaves a haunting tale of loss and resilience in rural Nepal.

Ban on cannabis is harming millions; it must be lifted: Viki Vaurora

The activist argues for complete legalisation, pointing to cannabis’s therapeutic properties, industrial applications, and historical significance.

Punjab’s drug crisis calls for natural intoxicant reform

Congress leader Dharamvira Gandhi proposes decriminalisation of oppium, cannabis to combat drug menace.

Ashutosh Sharma

A new leaf: Unlocking cannabis’ therapeutic value

CSIR-IIIM Jammu leads groundbreaking study on medical cannabis, awaits crucial permits.

Ashutosh Sharma

Will Himachal’s cannabis resolution open a Pandora’s box?

Poor monitoring, existing drug problems, and the State’s inability to control THC levels in hemp can turn legal cultivation into public health crisis.

T.K. Rajalakshmi

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