Today in News History
On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1755, Anacharsis Cloots, Prussian-French activist (died 1794) was born. In 1821, Battle of Carabobo: Decisive battle in the war of independence of Venezuela from Spain. In 1942, Colin Groves, Australian academician and educator (died 2017) was born. In 1950, Apartheid: In South Africa, the Group Areas Act is passed, formally segregating races. In 1973, The UpStairs Lounge arson attack takes place at a gay bar located on the second floor of the three-story building at 141 Chartres Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, US. Thirty-two people die as a result of fire or smoke inhalation. In 1979, Petra Němcová, Czech model and philanthropist was born. In 2004, In New York, capital punishment is declared unconstitutional. In 2012, Ann C. Scales, American lawyer, educator, and activist (born 1952) passed away. In 2015, Marva Collins, American author and educator (born 1936) passed away. In 2024, Shifty Shellshock, American vocalist (born 1974) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
NACOC raises alarm over rising drug abuse among SHS students, links trend to indiscipline
The Ashanti Regional Office of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has raised concerns over the growing abuse of illicit drugs among young people, warning that the trend is contributing to increasing cases of indiscipline in senior high schools across the country. According to the Commission, the use of narcotic substances by some students is negatively affecting behaviour, undermining discipline, and creating challenges for school authorities, teachers and guidance counsellors.
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