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Maharashtra prison dept renews MoU with open varsity for courses for inmates
The official said that the MoU was first signed in 2017, and 2,199 male and 207 female inmates have so far obtained degrees awarded by the open university.

84 police, prison officers, home guards selected for president’s medals
The Maharashtra police, prison department, home guards, and fire brigade have been awarded 84 president's medals for gallantry, distinguished, and meritorious services.

Prison staff suspended for supplying phone in Karnataka
The prison department suspended two staff members over corruption allegations after an internal investigation

Operation Satark: 21 Cellphones, several sharp-edged weapons seized as Punjab police, prison dept carry out searches in jails
The searches were carried out on the directions of Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, according to an official release.

ICICI bank case: Jail officials fail to take Dhoot’s sign on bail bond, court seeks explanation
A special CBI court issued a show cause notice to the superintendent of Arthur Road jail for failing to take the signature of businessman Venugopal Dhoot on his personal bond and cash bail when he was released on bail. Dhoot was arrested on December 26 in connection with a loan fraud case.
