Madhumita murder case: UP Prisons Administration dept issues order for release of Amarmani Tripathi, his wife from jail

Aug 25, 2023

The Uttar Pradesh Prisons Administration department has issued an order to release former minister Amarmani Tripathi and his wife Madhumani Tripathi, who are serving...

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.

Tihar jail faces challenges as inmates exploit 5G network, Urgent tech upgrades needed

Jan 11, 2024

The installation of a 5G network in Delhi's prisons proves to be a formidable task for the Tihar Jail administration, as existing jammers designed...

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...