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.
A 21-year-old competitive exam aspirant in Karnataka died by suicide, leaving a poignant WhatsApp message calling for systemic change to nurture talent, not pressure. Read his plea.
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.
Three individuals, including a couple, were arrested for assaulting a 70-year-old woman by tying her to a tree in Krishnagiri. The incident, caught on video, stemmed from a land dispute. Police have registered a case.
Rajesh Kamble appointed as Kalaburagi Central Jail superintendent following a viral video showing inmates' 'royal hospitality'. DGP Prisons inspects facility as investigation continues.
Multiple Rangayana branches in Karnataka struggle to survive due to a severe shortage of young artists and technicians. Discover the challenges facing this cultural institution.
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 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.
Shivamogga MP BY Raghavendra announces Rs 400 crore for Agumbe Ghat Road project. Plans include a tunnel, pedestrian safety measures, and resolving stalled works. Read more.
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.
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 clash between inmate groups at Gurdaspur Central Jail left one prisoner with a head injury. SSP Aditya deployed heavy police force to control the situation. Read the full report.
Shivamogga & Davanagere farmers rejoice as Bhadra Reservoir's IAC approves 120-day water release for summer crops. Learn the schedule and key decisions from the 88th meeting.
Outgoing Shivamogga DC Gurudatta Hegde emphasized tourism promotion for jobs. He discussed land acquisition challenges, health issues, and handed charge to successor Prabhuling Kavalikatti.
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.
A violent clash erupted inside Chennai's Puzhal Central Prison between two undertrials linked to BSP leader Armstrong's murder. An assistant jailer was injured. Read the full details.
The NIA has charged three more individuals, including a police officer and a doctor, in the 2023 Bengaluru prison radicalisation case linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba. Read the full details of the conspiracy.
CCTV captures a masked man throwing packets containing mobile phones and suspected drugs into Belagavi's Hindalaga Central Jail, raising serious security concerns. Police investigation underway.
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.
A tragic bus accident on Hulikal Ghat road in Karnataka's Shivamogga district resulted in the death of a 5-year-old boy and left 15 others injured. The vehicle crashed into a revetment wall.
A Hyderabad court sentences Karan Singh to death for killing a woman who rejected his advances in 2011. The 24-day manhunt and trial concluded after 14 years. Read the full details.
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.
Environmentalists in Shivamogga met wildlife board officials, warning the 2000 MW Sharavathi project threatens endangered species and archaeological sites. They demand a new impact assessment.
A high-level NBWL team visited Sagar to inspect the Sharavathi pumped storage project site in the lion-tailed macaque sanctuary. They met with the local MLA and environmentalists to discuss concerns.
Gangster Bandu Andekar & family, accused in Ayush Komkar murder, filed incomplete PMC poll nominations from prison. Court allowed bid with conditions. Details inside.
BJP activists in Shivamogga protest against the Karnataka Hate Speech Bill, 2025, alleging it curbs freedom of speech and press. MLA Chennabasappa leads the charge.
Two Bengaluru software engineers, both engaged to be married, died in a horrific bus crash near Sigandur temple. A third friend survived. Read their heartbreaking story.
Forty-five passengers had a miraculous escape after their bus caught fire near Chitradurga. Survivors credit the non-AC design for their survival. Read their harrowing story.