Himachal Pradesh police investigate multiple incidents of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) branded balloons found in Una and Kangra districts. No spying devices found yet, but origin probe intensifies.
Bagalkot district office complex was searched after a bomb threat email received on December 12. Authorities conducted checks as similar threats targeted multiple DC offices. Read for details.
Inmates at Kaushambi jail create fluorescent collar bands for stray cattle to prevent winter road accidents. They also stitch cow coats from old blankets, an initiative praised by PM Modi. Read more.
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.
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.
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.
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa condemns AAP govt after violent clash in Ludhiana Central Jail. Demands overhaul of prison security. Read the full report.
A major disturbance erupted at Mangaluru District Prison, leading to a police case against 15 inmates. Authorities are investigating the protest over alleged food quality issues.
Inmates at Ludhiana Central Prison attacked officials during a check, injuring the Jail Superintendent. Police personnel inside the facility were also assaulted. Details inside.
A violent clash between rival inmate groups at Ludhiana Central Jail left Superintendent Rajiv Kumar seriously injured. Police have registered a case. Details inside.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini announced Hansi will be declared the state's 23rd district. The formal notification will be issued within a week. Read about the historical significance and development projects.
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.
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.
An undertrial prisoner was assaulted inside Mangaluru District Jail. Six inmates have been named. Read the full details of the incident and police action.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini announces Hansi will be the state's 23rd district. The move, part of a Rs 77.3 crore development push, honors the town's historical significance. Read more.
Madras HC informed that undertrials & short-term inmates can submit SIR forms via relatives for electoral roll revision. ECI to file affidavit. Details inside.
Tihar Jail transfers 36 inmates to Mandoli after structural issues. Repair work underway. Inmates to lose semi-open facility privileges. Details inside.
CJI Surya Kant calls for modernising India's prisons with digital training & UK-style monitoring chips. Aim: transform jails into 'engines of reintegration'. Read the full plan.
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.
Vadodara Central Jail inmates, including convicts, printed 50,000 voter forms for the SIR drive. The jail's press unit, with ₹1.85 crore turnover, is now a key part of the electoral process. Read the full story.
Punjab police book inmates & outside accomplices for attacking staff & smuggling attempt at Faridkot Central Jail. Read the full investigation details.
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.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath announces ODOP 2.0 and 'One District, One Cuisine' to promote traditional products & food. Aim is global markets, exports, and rural jobs. Read details.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath rebrands the state's culinary identity with ODOP 2.0 and 'One District, One Cuisine'. Aim: boost exports, jobs, and take local products global. Read more.
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.
In a major security crackdown, authorities seized 14 mobile phones from Amritsar Central Jail. The raid highlights ongoing contraband issues in Punjab prisons. Read the full report.
Punjab & Haryana HC launches a major prison reform initiative on Dec 6, aiming to train 2,500 inmates with certified vocational skills for rehabilitation. Read about the new paradigm.
Chief Justice of India inaugurates a major correctional reform initiative in Punjab, aiming to provide certified vocational training to 2,500 inmates across 24 jails. Read about the new paradigm for rehabilitation.
Punjab, Haryana & Chandigarh prisons launch a skill training program to certify inmates as electricians & plumbers, aiding rehabilitation & reducing recidivism. Read how this initiative transforms lives.
A PESCO employee was caught with 10 grams of drug powder inside Ludhiana Central Jail. The incident highlights security concerns and ongoing drug smuggling attempts in prisons. Read the full investigation details.