492 inmates certified under Skill Development Training Programme at Delhi’s Tihar Jail

Aug 24, 2023

“Prarambh Scheme,” launched under the guidance and leadership of Sanjay Baniwal, DG (Prisons), is the first of its kind in any prison in India....

Violence continues in Bangladesh; mob storms jail, sets free over 500 inmates

Aug 06, 2024

Police firings, mob beatings, and arson across the country killed at least 135 people before and after Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister on...

Plush celebrates Menstrual Hygiene Day with female inmates of Central Jail, Chennai

May 30, 2022

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 30 (ANI/NewsVoir): In light of World Menstrual Hygiene Day, Plush, a femme care brand based out of Chennai decided...

'Radio Ujala Punjab' for prison inmates inaugurated at Central Jail in Ludhiana

Dec 22, 2021

Ludhiana (Punjab) [India], December 22 : An exclusive radio system for prisoners named 'Radio Ujala Punjab' was inaugurated at the Central Jail in Ludhiana...

2,061 inmates, 421 jail staff test COVID-19 positive in Maharashtra prisons

Sep 24, 2020

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 24 : As many as 2,061 inmates and 421 jail staff have been tested positive for COVID-19 in Maharashtra prisons...

1,043 inmates, 302 jail staff test positive for coronavirus in Maharashtra prisons

Aug 18, 2020

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 18 : As many as 1,043 prisoners and 302 jail staff tested positive for COVID-19 in prisons across Maharashtra so...