MLA Cuts Power to Officials' Houses Over Outages
Congress MLA Virendra Jati takes drastic action, cutting electricity to officials' homes in Haridwar to protest frequent outages. Police complaint filed. Read the full story.
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Kochi: Inmate assaults 2 jail officers, causes fractures
A remand prisoner at Mattancherry sub-jail assaulted two assistant prison officers, causing fractures. The accused, Thanzeer, threatened to kill them post-release. Read the full details.
546 Odisha Jail Inmates Hunger Strike Over Mismanagement
546 inmates at Sundargarh district jail continue indefinite hunger strike, demanding superintendent's transfer and better prison facilities. Officials engage in talks.
MLA disconnects power at engineers' homes over rostering
Frustrated by 3-hour morning power cuts, Congress MLA Virendra Jati disconnected supply at electricity officials' residences in Roorkee. Read about the dramatic protest and the FIR filed.
Ballari Central Jail: 6 Mobile Phones Seized in Latest Raid
Ballari Central Jail authorities uncovered six mobile phones and chargers in a surprise night search. The operation points to a smuggling network run by influential inmates. Read the full report.
Rs 25 Crore Plan to Fix GIMS Noida Basement Water Seepage
Greater Noida Authority hires agency for Rs 25 crore project to fix chronic water seepage at GIMS basement, a threat since 2016. IIT Roorkee had flagged design flaws.
Violent Clash at Ludhiana Jail, Superintendent Injured
Security heightened at Ludhiana Central Jail after a violent inmate clash left officials hurt. 24 inmates booked, investigation underway. Read the latest updates on the prison safety review.
Tihar Jail Scam: Pay-for-Meetings Racket Busted
A racket charging relatives for free inmate meetings at Tihar Jail exposed. Jail intelligence posed as kin, leading to transfer of 25 data entry operators. Biometric login planned.
Ballari Central Jail Raid Uncovers Banned Items
A surprise night inspection at Ballari Central Jail led to the seizure of banned mobile phones and accessories. An FIR has been filed under the Karnataka Prisons Act. Read the full details.
Ludhiana Central Jail riot linked to gangster feud
An internal probe reveals the violent Ludhiana Central Jail uprising, which injured the superintendent and staff, stems from a feud linked to gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria. 24 inmates charged.
Ludhiana Jail Thwarts Tobacco Smuggling in Shoe
Security at Ludhiana Central Jail discovered 70g tobacco hidden in an inmate's footwear. Manmeet Singh booked under Prisons Act. Read how authorities are cracking down on smuggling.
HC Sets Aside Roorkee Double Murder Convictions
Uttarakhand High Court quashes Piran Kaliyar murder convictions due to serious procedural lapses. Case sent back for fresh trial. Read the full details of the judicial order.
Ganja Found in Balls Thrown Into Ballari Jail
Ballari police probe after jail staff found balls containing suspected ganja thrown into Central Jail grounds. Investigation ongoing, inmates questioned. Read the full story.
Ludhiana Jail Security Failures Exposed After Inmate Escapes
A series of security lapses at Ludhiana's Central Jail, including inmate escapes and a suicide, have put Punjab's prison system under intense scrutiny. Read the full investigation.
Ludhiana Central Jail riot: 24 inmates booked for attempted murder
A violent riot at Ludhiana's Central Jail left the superintendent unconscious and officers injured. 24 inmates face attempted murder charges as dual probes expose major security lapses. Read the full investigation.
Mangaluru Jail Inmates Create Ruckus, 4 Mobiles Recovered
Inmates at Mangaluru District Jail violently protested surprise inspections, leading to police intervention. Four mobile phones were recovered. Full details on the incident and the accused.
Ludhiana Jail Violence Exposes Security Lapses: Bajwa
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa condemns AAP govt after violent clash in Ludhiana Central Jail. Demands overhaul of prison security. Read the full report.
Violence erupts in Ludhiana jail, Superintendent injured
Inmates at Ludhiana Central Prison attacked officials during a check, injuring the Jail Superintendent. Police personnel inside the facility were also assaulted. Details inside.
Punjab Jail Superintendent Injured in Ludhiana Prison Clash
A violent clash between rival inmate groups at Ludhiana Central Jail left Superintendent Rajiv Kumar seriously injured. Police have registered a case. Details inside.
Violence Erupts in Ludhiana Jail, Superintendent Hospitalised
Prisoners in Ludhiana Central Jail went on a rampage, attacking officials. Superintendent Kulwant Singh Sidhu was hit by a brick and collapsed. Police rushed to control the situation. Read the full report.
Jail Superintendent Injured in Ludhiana Prison Inmate Clash
A violent clash between inmates at Ludhiana Central Jail left the jail superintendent injured. Authorities have launched a probe into the incident. Read the full report.
Undertrial assaulted in Mangaluru District Jail
An undertrial prisoner was assaulted inside Mangaluru District Jail. Six inmates have been named. Read the full details of the incident and police action.
36 Tihar inmates moved to Mandoli over safety concerns
Tihar Jail transfers 36 inmates to Mandoli after structural issues. Repair work underway. Inmates to lose semi-open facility privileges. Details inside.
Radicalised Inmate's Jail Calls Raise Security Alarm in Karnataka
A radicalised inmate in Karnataka's Hindalga jail made unchecked phone calls, exposing security lapses. Authorities are investigating potential terror links and internal collusion. Read the full report.
Faridkot Jail Inmates Booked for Attack, Smuggling Bid
Punjab police book inmates & outside accomplices for attacking staff & smuggling attempt at Faridkot Central Jail. Read the full investigation details.
Man declared dead in 2013 floods reunited with family in Pune
A man missing since the 2013 Kedarnath floods was reunited with his family in Pune after a hospital traced his school. Declared dead, he survived and was later implicated in a theft case.
Violent Attack in Karwar Jail Over Narcotics Ban
Two notorious inmates from Mangaluru brutally attacked Jailer Kallappa Gasti and three staff at Karwar District Jail. The assault was retaliation for a strict anti-drug crackdown. Read the full details.
JEE Advanced 2026: May 17 Exam, Top 2.5 Lakh Eligible
IIT Roorkee announces JEE Advanced 2026 for May 17. Only top 2.5 lakh JEE Main scorers qualify. Check new eligibility on age, attempts, and Class XII criteria here.
JEE Advanced 2026 on May 17: IIT Roorkee Announces Date
IIT Roorkee has announced May 17, 2026, as the JEE Advanced exam date. Get details on schedule, eligibility, and exam pattern for IIT B.Tech admissions.
Medical Officer Held in Ludhiana Jail Scam
Ludhiana police arrest a jail medical officer and an ex-convict for a multi-lakh scam inside Central Jail. The duo allegedly siphoned money meant for inmate supplies. Read the full investigation details.
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