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Central Jail in Manipur takes several reform measures for inmates

Manipur, Sep 26 (ANI): The Central Jail, situated at Sajiwa in East Imphal, houses over 640 inmates in seven different sectors. It has become be Northeast's first jail to have meditation, sports and other co-curricular activities for the inmates, who can now play Volleyball, meditate, do yoga or exercise at a gym. The jail has also different sections for teaching painting and education to inmates. A specialized team from the "Art of Living" Centre has been providing classes to inmates to change their lives, and help the addicts stay away from drugs. The initiative has been taken by Manipur state Prison authorities led by ADGP, MK Das, and SP Jails, IK Muivah. Sep 26, 2013
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AIDS Epidemic Could End by 2030, UN Official Says

Aids can be defeated by the year 2030, a top UN official said at a press conference on Thursday. Medical science has made great progress in the treatment and control of the infection, which could lead to its end in a couple of decades. Sep 20, 2013
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Did Zac Efron Battle Drugs? Sober and Clean After Stint in Rehab

Zac Efron, the lead actor of teen flick “High School Musical” has had his share of troubles. Several sources reported earlier that the actor spent five months in rehab for alcohol abuse. However, word is now out that his stint in the rehabilitation center was for issues far graver than just a ‘drinking problem’. Sep 18, 2013
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BSF seizes contraband drugs worth Rs 85 cr

Amritsar, Sep 15 (ANI): Alert personnel of Border Security Force (BSF) in Punjab seized 17 kilograms of contraband heroin, worth rupees 85 crores in the international market. BSF has been working on several improvised operational guidelines to trim down the frequent narcotics smuggling from across the border. Addressing the mediapersons in Amritsar district, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of BSF, Ravi Joseph said that the patrolling team of force had laid an ambush and early in the morning they observed movement of two to three smugglers near security fence along the border fencing. Sep 15, 2013