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Marathons Organized in Shivamogga and Ranchi to Raise Drug Abuse Awareness

Analysed 25 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·Shimoga, India·social
Marathons Organized in Shivamogga and Ranchi to Raise Drug Abuse AwarenessPreviousNext

On the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, marathons were held in Shivamogga and Ranchi to raise awareness about drug abuse and illicit trafficking. In Shivamogga, police officials, students, and volunteers participated in a 5-km run organized by the district police. In Ranchi, the event was flagged off by the State Minister Sudivya Kumar, emphasizing youth involvement and the goal of a drug-free Jharkhand, alongside ongoing government anti-drug campaigns.

TBN's observations

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 (72/100). Lens Score 34/100 — low public interest.

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

  • thehindu— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
72%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 25 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles present government and police initiatives to combat drug abuse without partisan framing. The Shivamogga report focuses on local police efforts, while the Ranchi coverage highlights state government involvement and policy measures. Both sources emphasize official perspectives and community participation, reflecting a neutral presentation of anti-drug activities across different regions.

Sentiment — Positive (72/100)

The tone across both articles is positive and supportive, focusing on community engagement and government efforts to address drug abuse. The coverage highlights proactive measures and youth participation, conveying optimism about social change and drug prevention without critical or negative language.

How 2 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
thehinduMarathon to spread awareness on drug abuse, illegal trafficking in ShivamoggaCenterPositive
news18Marathon held in Ranchi to raise awareness against drug abuseCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

news18 broke this story on 25 Jun, 11:46 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    news1825 Jun, 11:46 am
    Marathon held in Ranchi to raise awareness against drug abuse
  2. 2
    thehindu25 Jun, 02:23 pm
    Marathon to spread awareness on drug abuse, illegal trafficking in Shivamogga

Lens Score breakdown

34/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Zilla PanchayatShivamogga District PoliceState Tourism, Art, Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs MinistryRanchi District Administration
Political
State Tourism, Art, Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs Minister
Enforcement
Shivamogga District Police

Story context

Category
Social
Location
Shimoga, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
25 Jun 2026
Key entities
MarathonSubstance abuseShimogaDistrict council (India)Samajwadi PartyShimoga districtHelipadAshokaRanchiJharkhandSudivya KumarStates and union territories of India