Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Students urged to avoid drugs
A special programme was held at a college in Kurnool to teach students about the dangers of drugs.
Dr K Venugopal spoke to the students, telling them that drugs can harm their health, families, and futures.
He advised them to focus on their education and stay away from bad habits.
The police also asked people to report any drug-related activities through a special helpline number.
The college principal and other staff also talked about the importance of a drug-free society.
Everyone who was there agreed that it's important to work together to keep young people safe from drugs.
Dr K Venugopal urged students to stay away from drugs and lead a disciplined life.
The awareness programme was held at Government ITI College in B Thandrapadu, Kurnool district.
Dr Venugopal highlighted the severe physical, mental, and social impacts of drug addiction.
Students were advised to focus on education, skills, and self-development for a better future.
The Narcotic Helpline number 1972 was shared for reporting drug-related activities.
- Who
- Students, Dr K Venugopal, College Principal Nagaraju, EAGLE Sub-Inspector Sujan
- What
- Awareness programme on harmful effects of drug abuse
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Government ITI College, B Thandrapadu, Kurnool district
- Why
- To educate students about the dangers of substance abuse and promote a drug-free environment
- Location
- Government ITI College, B Thandrapadu, Kurnool district
- Event
- Special awareness programme on drug abuse
- Speaker
- Dr K Venugopal
- Helpline Number
- 1972
- Participants
- Students, faculty, teaching and non-teaching staff, SETKUR office staff, EAGLE personnel