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Madras HC directs Tamil Nadu govt to consider setting up at least one open
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Madras High Court has directed the state to consider the demand to set up at least one open-air jail exclusively for women.
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CBI initiates preliminary inquiry into allegations of extortion racket in
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated a preliminary inquiry on the allegations that an extortion racket is being run from Tihar and other prisons in Delhi.
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'Cricket in Prisons' project transforms lives of prisoners in Mexico City
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
'Cricket in Prisons' has catapulted participation in what remains a niche sport in Mexico, as hundreds of male and female prisoners now getting trained weekly, with several saying the sport has become a form of therapy.
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Centre writes to States to ensure equal rights for queer community in pris
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Union Government has written a letter to States/Union Territories and asked them to ensure that members of the queer community (LGBTQ+) get equal rights in prison and there is no discrimination in access to goods and services, especially with reference to prison visitation rights.
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Punjab Police hold meet with NHRC to discuss strategies for combating drug
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Punjab police on Monday held a crucial meeting with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to discuss strategies for combating drug abuse in prisons and disrupting supply chains.
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HC dismisses PIL to allow Delhi CM to hold video-conferencing with cabinet
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking direction to the Director General (Prisons), to provide arrangements for efficient governance of Delhi by allowing Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to interact with assembly members and cabinet ministers via
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Delhi: Three IPS officers transferred, Satish Golchha to be new DG, Prison
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena gave orders for the transfer and posting of three IPS officers including Senior IPS officer Satish Golcha who has been given interim charge as Director General (Prisons) following the retirement of Sanjay Beniwal, an official order said on Wednesday.
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"If people raise political issue, I do not enter into that: Tihar Jail Dir
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Tihar Jail Director General (Prisons), Sanjay Beniwal, on Tuesday said assures that food is provided on schedule, and any delay is due to necessary checks.
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Delhi LG seeks report from DG Prisons over 'non-provision' of insulin to C
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
According to a statement from Raj Niwas issued on Thursday night, the LG expressed concern over reports based on statements by the ministers and ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders alleging non-provision of insulin to CM Kejriwal.
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Plea in Delhi court seeks to allow Arvind Kejriwal to hold video-conferenc
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been moved in Delhi High Court, seeking direction from the Director General of Prisons to provide arrangements for efficient governance of Delhi by allowing Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to video conferencing interaction with assembly members and cabin
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Empowering breakthrough for former inmates by The Art of Living
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 29: The Art of Living Social Projects is driven by a passionate commitment to service, with dynamic volunteers addressing crucial issues under the compassionate guidance of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. In pursuit of a just and compassionate society, the
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Producer Dr. Meehir Kulkarni's film "Aho Vikramaarka" will be released in
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 11: Producer Dr Meehir Kulkarni's film "Aho Vikramaarka", Marathi cinema's first blockbuster-Pan India film is all set to release soon in 7 languages. The first look and motion poster of this film has been launched on 8th March 2024 in front of the statue
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