Skip to content
Get the Balanced News app for a better experience!
The Balanced News Logo
Analytics
The Balanced News Logo

Stay Balanced, Stay Informed

Menu
  • Browse News
  • Underreported Stories
  • Curated Feeds
  • Insights
  • Analytics
  • Our Writers
  • About Us
  • Download App
Learn
  • How It Works
  • Bias Detection
  • Lens Score
  • Source Bias Checker
  • Accountability
  • Custom Feeds
Newsroom
  • Writers & Analysts
  • About TBN
  • Editorial Standards
  • Corrections Policy
  • Our Partners
  • Insights
Socials
  • Youtube
  • Instagram
  • X
  • Facebook
News Categories
  • Trending
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Tech
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Science
  • Crime
  • Lifestyle
  • National
  • International
  • Good News
  • Crypto

Get Our App

Available for iOS and Android


LensFeedsInsightsAnalyticsTrendingGood NewsSportsPoliticsBusinessCrimeTechEntertainmentHealthNationalInternational

© 2026 The Balanced News. All rights reserved.

About UsEditorial StandardsCorrectionsHelp & SupportPrivacy PolicyTerms & Conditions
Maharashtra to Expand 'Drugs-Free Mumbai' Campaign with School Counselling Committees

Categories

Categories

Related Coverage

Select a news story to see related coverage from other media outlets.

Related Coverage

Select a news story to see related coverage from other media outlets.

  1. Home
  2. /
  3. Social

Maharashtra to Expand 'Drugs-Free Mumbai' Campaign with School Counselling Committees

Analysed 29 Jul 2026·2 sources analysed·Mumbai, India·Social
Maharashtra to Expand 'Drugs-Free Mumbai' Campaign with School Counselling CommitteesPreviousNext

The Maharashtra government plans to expand the 'Drugs-Free Mumbai' campaign statewide by establishing De-addiction Guidance and Counselling Committees in all schools and colleges. These committees will conduct awareness programs, provide counseling, and coordinate among students, parents, and teachers to address substance abuse early. The initiative, supported by state and national leaders, aims to strengthen preventive measures against narcotic drugs and promote widespread public awareness across Maharashtra.

Political Bias
0%24%76%
Sentiment
70%
TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans right-leaning overall (Left 0%, Centre 24%, Right 76%). Overall sentiment is positive (70/100). Lens Score 56/100.

Outlets measured: hindustantimes, freepressjournal. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 29 Jul 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 24%● Right 76%

All 2 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 — Positive (70/100)

Sentiment was consistent across outlets (65–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.

Coverage timeline

freepressjournal broke this story on 28 Jul, 06:49 pm. Other outlets followed.

28 Jul, 06:49 pm2 sources · 11 h29 Jul, 05:32 am
AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· editorial standards byOjas Kale
← Previous
Amarnath Yatra Progresses with Increased Pilgrims and Rituals in Kashmir
Next →
West Central Railway Introduces Token System for Tatkal Ticket Booking from August 1
  1. 1
    freepressjournal28 Jul, 06:49 pm
    'Drugs-Free Mumbai' Campaign To Expand Across Maharashtra With School Counselling Committees
  2. 2
    hindustantimes29 Jul, 05:32 am
    Maharashtra govt to set up de-addiction counselling panels in all schools and colleges

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Government of IndiaHigh-level committee for the de-addiction awareness campaignHigh-Level Committee for the De-addiction Awareness CampaignMaharashtra governmentGovernment of Maharashtra
Political
BJP

Story context

Category
Social
Location
Mumbai, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
29 Jul 2026
Key entities
Government of MaharashtraMumbaiMaharashtraMangal LodhaNational Cadet Corps (India)National Service SchemeSubstance abusePsychiatristThe HonourableNarendra ModiChief ministerDevendra Fadnavis