Karnataka Prison Staff Shortage Hits 47%, Reforms Urged
A Karnataka prison committee reveals severe staff shortages up to 47%, causing prisoner-staff ratios to exceed norms. Implementation of reforms is now critical.
A Karnataka prison committee reveals severe staff shortages up to 47%, causing prisoner-staff ratios to exceed norms. Implementation of reforms is now critical.
A high-level committee reveals severe staff shortages, weak surveillance, and outdated jammers at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison. The report warns of systemic failure and recommends urgent reforms.
Police register case against T P Chandrasekharan murder convict Sunil Kumar alias Kodi Suni for allegedly threatening a prison joint superintendent in Kerala's Tavanur Central Prison.
Shiv Sena-NCP alliance in Nashik pledges Metro project, cleanest city tag, and sustainable development in their civic poll manifesto. Read their full plan for Nashik's future.
Shiv Sena (UBT) & MNS launch 'Shabda Thackerayncha' manifesto for Nashik polls, pledging 10-year road guarantee, Godavari revival & citizen budget. Read their development plan.
A 20-year-old was injured in a leopard attack near Nashik's Lahavit village. Separately, a young female leopard was fatally struck by a train near Deolali. Forest officials are investigating.
BJP extends support to three independent candidates in Nashik Municipal Corporation elections after chaos in form distribution. Voters face confusion over party symbols.
Nature lovers in Nashik stopped the municipal corporation from cutting trees in Tidke Colony, alleging violation of an NGT order. This marks the second major conflict over green cover loss for Kumbh projects.
Nashik Road police arrested three burglars and recovered 52 stolen motorcycles valued at over Rs 45 lakh. The gang used fake RCs and number plates. Read the full story.
Nashik Municipal Corporation completes Rs 6 crore renovation of key offices, including the mayor's office and official residence, ahead of the January 15 civic polls. Get the latest updates on Nashik election preparations.
Inside El Salvador's mega-prisons, inmates work in textile factories producing state uniforms. The programme, expanded in 2025, offers structured work and potential sentence reductions. Explore the details and global implications.
Ahead of Nashik's January 15 civic polls, 735 candidates outline agendas for clean Godavari, better roads, water supply, and development. Key leaders share their vision for a transformed city.
Nashik police ramps up security with 1,800 home guards and 900 personnel for NMC elections. Key areas like Cidco and Panchavati under strict watch. Read for full bandobast details.
Nashik RTO registered 1.42 lakh vehicles in 2025, an 18% increase. E-vehicle registrations rose by 27%, highlighting a shift in commuter preference. Read more about the city's transport trends.
Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde expressed confidence in the alliance's victory in Nashik Municipal Corporation polls on Jan 15, predicting a Shiv Sena mayor. Read about the campaign road show and key promises.
A tragic head-on collision between an SUV and an MUV near Chachadgaon toll naka on Nashik-Peth highway claims four lives, including a woman. Eight others, including three young girls, are injured. Read the full report.
The Patna High Court has directed Bihar's Chief Secretary to align state prison laws with the central Model Prison Manual within nine months. Read the full details of the PIL and judicial order.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant criticizes Maharashtra govt for not appointing a guardian minister for Nashik despite four cabinet ministers from district. He alleges corruption risk in Kumbh works ahead of Jan 15 polls.
1993 Mumbai blasts convict Abu Salem Ansari moves Bombay High Court for emergency parole after his brother's demise. The hearing has been adjourned to next week. Read the full details.
Mhasrul police arrest a 19-year-old and his 38-year-old uncle for allegedly murdering a 23-year-old man in Nashik. The incident sparked retaliatory violence. Full details inside.
In a major crackdown, Bengaluru prison authorities seized 25 mobile phones and 30 SIM cards from inmates. The surprise raid highlights ongoing security challenges. Read the full details.
A major security lapse at Amravati Central Jail saw a life convict leaving with a pen drive containing sensitive prison data. The 19-day delay in reporting raises serious questions. Read the full investigation.
A total of 735 candidates are contesting the Nashik Municipal Corporation elections on Jan 15. BJP leads with 116 candidates, while alliances see internal contests. Read for key battlegrounds.
A young man and his cousin died after a truck fell on their bike near Trimbakeshwar. The victims were on a pilgrimage. Read the full details of the tragic Nashik road accident.
A viral video from Kalaburagi Central Prison shows inmates drinking & gambling, sparking a major security review. DGP Alok Kumar conducted a surprise inspection. Full details inside.
A 35-year-old undertrial prisoner in Parbhani district jail died by suicide, using a shawl. He was facing murder charges and was under psychiatric care. The incident raises serious questions about prison oversight and mental health protocols.
Sarkarwada police register a case against a Nashik couple for operating an unlicensed skin care clinic on College Road. The clinic was run without medical qualifications or permissions. Read the full details.
NIA files a second chargesheet in the 2023 Bengaluru prison radicalisation case linked to LeT, naming a psychiatrist, a suspended cop, and a mother. Total accused now 12. Read the full details.
A violent clash erupted in Chennai's Puzhal prison between two undertrials in the K Armstrong murder case. An assistant jailer was injured while intervening. Details inside.
A high-level investigation is underway at Kalaburagi Central Prison following serious allegations of gambling, bribery, and a viral video. DG Alok Kumar to visit on Jan 3. Details inside.