Prisoners

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to inoculate prisoners above 60 years of age and others over 45 years with comorbidities on the jail premises itself. The government has asked…

New Delhi: Odisha is among only three states which meets the standard set out by Model Prison Manual, while the state is No. 3 in Policing among 18 large and mid-sized states ranked by India…

Bhubaneswar: As part of jail reforms, the Odisha government has installed washing machines and a projector for prisoners in Jharpada jail in the city. The facilities are being provided to…

Cuttack: Panic gripped the inmates after 43 under trial prisoners and wards in the state have identified coronavirus positive cases. The Berhampur Circle Jail is stated to be at the top,…

Baripada: The inmates of Baripada Circle Jail have joined the fight against coronavirus by making masks for distribution to shelter houses and old age homes. Jail Superintendent Pradipta…

Bhubaneswar: In an attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Odisha jails, the Directorate of Prisons and Correctional Services has ordered the transfer of 989 prisoners from overcrowded…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government released 60 under-trial prisoners (UTPs) on bail from various jails across the state in view of COVID-19 threat. The process of shifting about 856 convicts…

Bhubaneswar: Taking note that some dreaded criminals are monitoring their crime network from the jails, the Odisha Police has decided to verify the call records of the prisoners. Briefing…