Chandigarh/Rohtak, Sept. 22 -- Haryana on Sunday witnessed a series of long distance running events in which a large number of people participated to spread awareness about the significance of "a drug-free society".

The Union minister for power, housing and urban affairs Manohar Lal Khattar flagged-off 'Namo Yuva Run' in Gurugram. Addressing the youth who participated in the run, Khattar urged them to take the lead in building a drug-free society. He said that addiction destroys an individual's potential and weakens society. "If youth stay away from drugs and focus on education, sports, and skill development, not only will their own future be secure but the entire society will also progress," he said, adding that programmes like the 'Nam...