Odisha Proposes 500-Metre Drug-Free Zones Around Educational Institutions
The Odisha government has proposed establishing a 500-metre drug-free zone around all educational institutions and their hostels to prevent substance abuse among students. Under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, the plan includes regular inspections by police and excise officials, formation of Drug-Free Campus and Mental Health Committees, appointment of nodal officers, and student ambassadors. Awareness programs, grievance mechanisms, and support for students needing counseling or treatment are also planned to promote a safe learning environment.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 68/100.
Outlets measured: thestatesman, timesnow. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 1 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 7 Nov, 12:45 pm. Other outlets followed.