The rapidly increasing tally of novel coronavirus cases in the state has alerted jail authorities who are fretful of the fallouts of Covid-19 outbreak within the prison walls and are taking preventive steps besides social distancing to ensure all staff and inmates stay healthy.

In reply, Raja said all stakeholders of the game must come together to eradicate match-fixing.

The 77 had tested positive after coming in contact with a cook who had got infected, the prison department official said, adding that 26 jail staffers have also been infected so far.

The court directed the state government and prison department to take appropriate steps. The bench noted that there were several inmates above the age of 60 and others who suffered from ailments.

The transfer of over 100 miscreants, who are accused of attacking the health workers in Bengaluru, to neighbouring Ramanagara district prison, has snowballed into a full blown political war in Karnataka.

Noida police have announced that not having the COVID-19 tracker app will be a punishable offence for all the residence of Noida and Greater Noida. Resident without the app on their smartphone will be fined or jailed. The rule is also

The order has been issued under the Epidemic Diseases Act and is aimed at containing the spread of coronavirus.

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A prisoner at Presidency Jail was found hanging in the washroom of his cell Sunday morning, the police said.

The home will be set up in Burdwan''s Durgapur with a capacity of 30.

Johra, has been in jail since April 2009 even though her jail term was over June 2010.

The warden of Presidency Correctional Home has been sent a showcause notice after he was frisked and found to be allegedly carrying Rs 10,000 for someone inside the prison Saturday.

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The five year sentence for abducting seven persons will run consequently, thus making it 35 years in jail.

Chautala was granted interim bail by the HC on July 23 for six weeks on medical ground.

Lalu's conviction rendered him ineligible for contesting elections for at least six years.

The court has fixed October three for pronouncement of sentence against Yadav.

'Religion should not be politicised and my party is committed to secularism', Jagan said.

RJD chief Lalu Prasad would also automatically cease to be a Lok Sabha member if sentenced to over two years.

The prisoners were successful in fleeing after stabbing two security guards.

Asked for circumstances leading to the jail break and the measures taken to nab the prisoners.

The verdict on Asaram's bail plea comes a day after his judicial custody was extended till Oct 11.

Lalu Prasad observes Navratra every year and offered puja this year too.

The RJD chief has been ordered rigorous imprisonment for five years by the CBI court.

Three Sikh men and a woman are convicted of carrying out a revenge attack on Lt Gen Brar.

SC granted bail after noting that several other convicts have already been granted bail in the case.