Punjab MGNREGA Debate Becomes Caste Political Battle
Punjab assembly's MGNREGA debate reveals AAP's strategy to frame it as an anti-Dalit move, countering BJP's outreach. SCs form 70% of scheme's workers. Explore the political narrative.
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Punjab Vidhan Sabha clears 3 Bills to streamline land, revenue processes
Punjab Assembly passes three crucial Bills to simplify land ownership, digitize records, and rationalize stamp duty. The move aims to reduce public hardship and expedite legal processes.
Prison Main Gate Key Smuggling Route for Phones: DGP
Karnataka DGP Alok Kumar reveals prison main gates are the primary breach point for banned mobiles. Over 100 phones seized in recent drives. Read about the crackdown plan.
Punjab Vidhan Sabha Passes 3 Revenue Amendment Bills
The Punjab Legislative Assembly has passed three significant revenue amendment bills aimed at enhancing tax collection and plugging leakages. The move is expected to strengthen the state's fiscal health. Read more for details.
Punjab Creates 1 Lakh Jobs to Stop Brain Drain
Punjab launches major offensive against brain drain, generating over 1 lakh domestic opportunities. Govt fills 59,702 posts, partners with Microsoft & IBM for skills. Read how the state is retaining talent.
Mandya Prison Search Finds No Banned Items
A major security operation at Mandya District Prison involving 84 police and prison staff found no banned substances. The 1.5-hour search ensures inmate safety. Read the full report.
NHM Punjab Hiring 300 Specialist Doctors
NHM Punjab invites applications for 300 Specialist Doctor posts. Apply online by Jan 8, 2026. No application fee. Salary ₹45,000/month. Check eligibility.
Punjab's Rs 25,000 Cr Railway Push: New Trains, Revived Links
Punjab witnesses a massive railway transformation in 2025 with Rs 5,421 crore budget, new Vande Bharat, and revival of stalled projects worth Rs 25,000 crore. Read about the state's rail infrastructure leap.
Punjab teachers reject Rs 10 lakh compensation, demand justice
Teachers' organisations in Punjab reject govt's Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for deceased colleagues, term it discriminatory. They demand Rs 2 crore each & govt jobs for kin. Read more.
Punjab Police's 2025 Paradox: High Busts, Low Morale
Punjab Police touts record drug hauls in 2025, but targeted killings, grenade attacks, and High Court interventions expose deep law & order challenges. Read the full analysis.
DGP inspects overcrowded Mangaluru prison, highlights security
DGP Alok Kumar inspected Mangaluru District Prison, citing overcrowding at 170% capacity. He revealed plans for AI surveillance and stricter vigilance to curb contraband. Read more.
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.
Prison Overcrowding Blocks Fugitive Extraditions to India
Foreign courts deny India's extradition pleas citing poor prison conditions. New data shows 5.3L inmates in 2023, with 120% occupancy. Better reporting can reform justice. Read more.
30 Phones Seized in Bengaluru Prison Raid, 10 FIRs Filed
In a major crackdown, Bengaluru's Parappana Agrahara prison saw its largest-ever seizure of 30 mobile phones. Authorities have registered 10 FIRs for illegal activities. Read the full report.
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.
Pune: Undertrial dies after assault in Yerawada prison
A 27-year-old murder undertrial, Vishal Kamble, succumbed to injuries after being assaulted with a floor tile by two inmates at Yerawada Central Prison. Police have added murder charges. Read the full details.
Viral Prison Videos From BJP Tenure: G Parameshwara
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara clarifies viral prison videos are from BJP's tenure. Data reveals 153 cases registered for banned items in prisons over two years. 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.
Bengaluru Central Prison Seizes 79 Mobiles, Weapons
Bengaluru Central Prison officials seized 79 mobile phones, sharp weapons, and cash in a surprise raid. A case is registered under the Karnataka Prisons Act. Read the full details.
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.
Case Filed After Ruckus at Mangaluru District Prison
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.
Violent Clash in Ludhiana Jail Injures Superintendent, Officers
A violent clash between inmates at Ludhiana Central Jail left Superintendent Kulwant Singh Sidhu and several officers injured. The incident, sparked by religious targeting allegations, raises serious security concerns. Jail Minister seeks 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 attacked with tile in Yerawada Central Prison
A 27-year-old murder undertrial was critically injured after being attacked by two fellow inmates with a stone tile in Pune's Yerawada Central Prison. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns.
Punjab Declares Winter Holidays in Schools
Punjab government announces holidays for all schools from December 24 to 31 due to severe cold weather conditions. Check details on the official order and safety guidelines.
Maharashtra Fills 198 Prison Posts, Aims to Cut Vacancies to 15%
Maharashtra home dept informs HC of reducing prison vacancies from 29% to 25.75%. 726 more posts to be filled by March 2026, with all 1,820 vacancies targeted by Dec 2027. Details inside.
Prison Warder Held for Smuggling Items in Underwear
A Karnataka prison warder was caught red-handed trying to smuggle prohibited items hidden in his underwear. Read the full details of the security breach and the arrest.
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