Events held in Cuddalore as part of drug abuse awareness campaign
The Hindu
500 students in Cuddalore participated in a marathon to raise awareness of the dangers of drug abuse. SP R. Rajaram flagged off the event and also took part in a signature campaign and mass anti-drug pledge at the Periyar Government Arts and Science College. The campaign was organised by the Cuddalore District Police.
Nearly 500 students from colleges and schools took part in a marathon as part of the ‘Say No to Drugs’ campaign in Cuddalore on Friday. The marathon, flagged off by Superintendent of Police, Cuddalore, R. Rajaram at the Town Hall, culminated at Silver Beach. The campaign was organised by the Cuddalore District Police to sensitise the public on the ill effects of drug abuse. Mr. Rajaram also participated in a signature campaign against drugs held at the Cuddalore Bus Stand. A mass anti-drug pledge was also held at the Periyar Government Arts and Science College on the occasion.
While residents are worried over deaths due to diarrhoea in Vijayawada, officials still grapple to find the root cause. Contaminated drinking water supplied by VMC officials is the reason, insist people in the affected areas, but officials insist that efforts are on to identify the disease and that those with symptoms other than diarrhoea too are visiting the health camps.