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Over 15,000 Akal Academy Students Form Human Chain in Anti-Drug Campaign

Analysed 26 Jun 2026·4 sources analysed·Rupnagar, India·social
Over 15,000 Akal Academy Students Form Human Chain in Anti-Drug CampaignPreviousNext

On the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, over 15,000 students from 121 Akal Academy schools across Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan formed a human chain spelling "We Are Drug Free" at 8 am. Organized by The Kalgidhar Trust, this synchronized event aimed to raise awareness against drug addiction and was submitted for recognition by the World Book of Records, London. The campaign included pledges to remain drug-free and promote healthy lifestyles, supported by ongoing school programs and counseling.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 4 sources

We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 30/100 — low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • thetribune— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • theprint— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • thetribune— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • thetribune— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
75%
AI analysis of 4 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 26 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 4 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles primarily present a non-political, community-focused perspective emphasizing drug prevention and youth engagement. Coverage centers on The Kalgidhar Trust's educational initiatives without partisan framing. The sources highlight institutional efforts and student participation, reflecting a consensus on the importance of drug awareness across multiple states, with no evident political bias or controversy.

Sentiment — Positive (75/100)

The overall tone across the articles is positive and supportive, highlighting student unity and commitment to a drug-free lifestyle. The coverage emphasizes pride, purpose, and hope conveyed through the event, portraying it as a constructive social initiative. There is no negative or critical sentiment; instead, the narrative focuses on empowerment and preventive education.

How 4 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
thetribuneOver 15,000 Akal Academy students unite for anti-drug campaign in Amritsar - The TribuneCenterPositive
theprint'We are drug free' human formation by 15,000 Akal Academy students in world record bidCenterPositive
thetribune15,000 Akal Academy students form We Are Drug Free human chain for world record bid - The TribuneCenterPositive
thetribune15,000 Akal Academy students make human chain in world record bid on Anti-Drug Day - The TribuneCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

thetribune broke this story on 26 Jun, 09:44 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    thetribune26 Jun, 09:44 am
    15,000 Akal Academy students make human chain in world record bid on Anti-Drug Day - The Tribune
  2. 2
    thetribune26 Jun, 10:06 am
    15,000 Akal Academy students form We Are Drug Free human chain for world record bid - The Tribune
  3. 3
    theprint26 Jun, 08:20 pm
    'We are drug free' human formation by 15,000 Akal Academy students in world record bid
  4. 4
    thetribune26 Jun, 08:35 pm
    Over 15,000 Akal Academy students unite for anti-drug campaign in Amritsar - The Tribune

Lens Score breakdown

30/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Religious
The Kalgidhar Trust

Story context

Category
Social
Location
Rupnagar, India
Sources analysed
4
Last analysed
26 Jun 2026
Key entities
Substance abuseLondonHaryanaHimachal PradeshPunjab, IndiaRajasthanUttar PradeshLimca Book of RecordsInternational Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit TraffickingPsychotherapyWorld recordNorth India