West Bengal govt considers premature release of 63 life convicts in view of Covid pandemic

Aug 02, 2021

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 3 : With a view to decongesting the prisons in the wake of COVID-19, the West Bengal government is...

Odisha government sets up 'Prisons Development Board' to modernise prisons

Jan 28, 2022

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], January 28 : The Odisha Government has constituted the 'Prisons Development Board' to modernise prisons across the state.

PM GatiShakti ignites transformation: Ayodhya bypass project set to revolutionize economic and logistic connectivity

Jan 26, 2024

According to a press release by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, this transformative project is poised to catalyse economic, social, and logistics connectivity...

MHA writes to DGs Prisons, Chief Secretaries of states/UTs on COVID-19 management in prisons, correctional homes

May 03, 2020

New Delhi [India], May 3 : The Union Home Ministry has written a letter to all DGs Prisons and Chief Secretaries of States/UTs in...

21 inmates, 28 jail staff test positive for COVID-19 in Delhi prisons

Jan 07, 2022

New Delhi [India], January 7 : As many as 21 inmates and 28 members of jail staff have tested positive for COVID-19 in national...

Drones with night vision cameras to keep an eye on Maharashtra prisons

Apr 20, 2023

A decision in this regard has been taken up by the Maharashtra State Prisons Department, according to which the project will be implemented in...