74 inmates at Dhubri jail received hands-on training in composting and waste segregation from the Feedback Foundation Charitable Trust. Learn how this initiative promotes cleanliness and sustainability.
US military action leads to capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. He faces trial in New York on serious charges, held in a notorious Brooklyn facility. Read the full story.
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.
From Jail Premier League cricket to inmates preparing for board exams, discover how Sasaram divisional jail is transforming lives under Mission Vihaan. A model for prison reform in Bihar.
India's female inmate population skyrocketed from 9,089 in 2000 to 23,772 in 2022. Experts blame stigma, harsh bail denials, and a system blind to women's distinct needs, especially mothers. Read about the urgent call for reform.
546 inmates at Sundargarh district jail continue indefinite hunger strike, demanding superintendent's transfer and better prison facilities. Officials engage in talks.
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.
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.
Inmates at Ludhiana Central Prison attacked officials during a check, injuring the Jail Superintendent. Police personnel inside the facility were also assaulted. Details inside.
Madras HC informed that undertrials & short-term inmates can submit SIR forms via relatives for electoral roll revision. ECI to file affidavit. 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.
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.
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.
Sean Combs, serving prison sentence at FCI Fort Dix, personally funded and organized Thanksgiving meals for all inmates. Read how he uplifted holiday spirits.
In a unique rehabilitation initiative, 1,800 inmates at Vadodara Central Jail watched Gujarati film 'Lalo' with cast members present. The film's theme of redemption resonated deeply with prisoners.
Inmates at Shivamogga Central Prison are transforming their lives through professional tailoring training. Superintendent P Ranganath leads this rehabilitation success story.
Haryana prisons witness educational revolution as 255 inmates enroll in ITI vocational courses across 5 jails. Skill development initiative transforms rehabilitation approach.
Gauhati High Court takes suo motu cognizance after criminal case records of four jailed inmates go missing. Government clueless about sentence status. Court orders urgent reconstruction of documents.
Four individuals face charges after video of inmates enjoying party with smartphones and special food inside Parappana Agrahara Central Prison goes viral. Read the full investigation details.
Karnataka government transfers senior jail official following revelations of VIP treatment for inmates. IPS officer appointed to lead Parappana Agrahara Prison for first time.
Shocking video from Birsa Munda Jail shows inmates dancing to Bollywood songs, leading to immediate suspension of prison staff and high-level investigation into security lapses.
In a groundbreaking initiative, Yerawada Central Prison launches Maharashtra's first community radio station run by women inmates, offering rehabilitation through broadcasting skills and creative expression.