Himachal Pradesh Fights Drugs

May 11, 2026, 20:30
IndiaPolitics

Introduction

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu wants to stop drugs in his state.

Main Body

New workers and students must take drug tests. Schools will teach students about the dangers of drugs from June to August. The government will take away licenses from pharmacies that sell medicine illegally. Police are working hard. Since 2023, they arrested 10,357 people. They found 45,867 kilograms of drugs. The government also fired 20 workers because they did bad things. Police watch 234 dangerous areas very closely. They also found 76 illegal houses. The government destroyed some of these houses to stop drug money.

Conclusion

The government will keep watching and making rules to stop drugs.

Learning

🕒 THE 'WILL' PATTERN

In this story, the government is talking about the future. When we want to say something is going to happen later, we use will.

How it works: Person/Group →\rightarrow will →\rightarrow action

Examples from the text:

  • Schools will teach students...
  • The government will take away licenses...
  • The government will keep watching...

🧱 BUILDING BETTER SENTENCES

Notice how the text connects ideas using simple words like also and because. These help you move from A1 (short sentences) to A2 (connected sentences).

1. Adding more info (also):

  • "Police are working hard. They also found 76 illegal houses."

2. Explaining why (because):

  • "The government fired 20 workers because they did bad things."

📈 VOCABULARY BOOST

WordSimple Meaning
DestroyedBroke it completely
IllegalAgainst the law
LicensesOfficial papers that allow work

Vocabulary Learning

stop (v.)
to end or halt something
Example:The police will stop the sale of illegal drugs.
drugs (n.)
substances that can be harmful if used illegally
Example:Many students are warned about the dangers of drugs.
state (n.)
a region or country with its own government
Example:He is the Chief Minister of the state.
workers (n.)
people who are employed in a job
Example:New workers must take drug tests.
students (n.)
people who learn in schools or colleges
Example:Schools will teach students about drug dangers.
take (v.)
to receive or undergo something
Example:Students must take drug tests.
tests (n.)
examinations or examinations to check something
Example:The new workers will take drug tests.
schools (n.)
places where children learn
Example:Schools will teach students about dangers.
dangers (n.)
risks or harmful situations
Example:Students learn about the dangers of drugs.
government (n.)
the group that runs a country or region
Example:The government will take away licenses.
pharmacies (n.)
stores that sell medicine
Example:Pharmacies sell medicine illegally.
police (n.)
law‑enforcement officers who keep order
Example:Police are working hard to arrest drug dealers.
illegal (adj.)
not allowed by law
Example:They found illegal houses.
dangerous (adj.)
presenting risk or harm
Example:Police watch dangerous areas closely.
money (n.)
currency used for buying and selling
Example:The government destroyed houses to stop drug money.