{
  "id": 15425565,
  "title": "Home Minister sends anti-drug message over wireless, urges public to embrace ‘Operation Toofan’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/home-minister-sends-anti-drug-message-over-wireless-urges-public-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T14:24:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/home-minister-sends-anti-drug-message-over-wireless-urges-public-to-embrace-operation-toofan/article71600131.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala utilized wireless radio waves to deliver a strong anti-drug message, urging the public to wholeheartedly participate in the 'Operation Toofan' awareness campaign. This campaign's objective is to create a drug-free society and be implemented at the State level. The Home Minister delivered his message during the finale of the State-level JOTA-JOTI 2026 international jamboree, which took place in Thrissur on Sunday. The two-day event, organized by Bharat Scouts and Guides Kerala at Thrissur Town Hall, saw thousands of students from various parts of the State take part in the international communication initiative. Upon concluding the valedictory session, Mr. Chennithala turned to a wireless radio set to broadcast his live message to nearby stations, extending his reach to students and the general public. Emphasizing the significance of united efforts against drug abuse, he encouraged citizens to adopt 'Operation Toofan' as their own. He also motivated students to leverage technology and modern communication tools for the betterment of society and the younger generation. The live radio interaction proved to be an exhilarating and inspirational moment for the young participants. The jamboree, themed around JOTA-JOTI (Jamboree on the Air–Jamboree on the Internet), provided Scouts with a platform to connect with their peers from different geographical locations via amateur radio, wireless communication, and the Internet. Participants engaged in direct conversations with individuals in various Indian States and overseas, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The use of Internet-based communication also enabled interactions with Scouts and local stations in countries like Indonesia. Through this initiative, students gained firsthand experience in communication technologies while promoting international camaraderie, collaboration, and a sense of global citizenship.",
  "summary": "State-level JOTA-JOTI 2026 concludes in Thrissur; thousands of students connect with Scouts across India and abroad through amateur radio and the Internet",
  "key_points": [
    "Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala delivered anti-drug message via wireless radio",
    "\"Operation Toofan\" campaign aims to create drug-free society at state level",
    "JOTA-JOTI 2026 finale in Thrissur prompted live radio broadcast to public"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}