Mysore/Mysuru: B.S. Ramesh, Superintendent of Mysuru Central Jail, said that prisons have evolved beyond being places for punishment and are now providing opportunities for inmates to reform themselves, ultimately contributing to peace in society. He made these remarks during the inauguration of a Yoga for jail inmates organised by the Yoga Dasara Sub-Committee as part…
‘Our deeds must keep others too happy’
September 30, 2023Udupi Pejawar Seer Sri Vishwaprasanna Teertha Swamiji visits City Jail Mysore/Mysuru: Udupi Pejawar Mutt Seer Sri Vishwaprasanna Teertha Swamiji has said, “By nature man is a social animal who cannot live alone, but longs for happiness.” On the last day of the 36th Chaturmasya Vrata, Sri Vishwaprasanna Teertha Swamiji administered Rama Mantra to the inmates…
Home Minister visits City Prison
October 1, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Home Minister Araga Jnanendra, who is on a two-day visit to the city, visited the Mysuru Central Jail this morning. The Minister inaugurated the renovated interview room and the newly established FM Radio centre in the prison. He also laid the foundation stone for the construction of a new block which can accommodate 255…
I-Day gift: 20 convicts freed from Mysuru Central Jail
August 16, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: On the occasion of 75 years of independence, a total of 20 prisoners who were serving short-term sentences, were set free from Mysuru Central Jail on Monday. The prisoners were released on the basis of good conduct after a special pardon was extended as per the Government of India’s guidelines and an Order of…
Dark days of Emergency recounted in city jail
June 26, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: The dark days of the Emergency imposed on India by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi were remembered in a novel way yesterday morning at the outer boundaries of Central Jail premises in city. The event was organised by Krishnaraja BJP under the leadership of MLA S.A. Ramdas. Apart from felicitating those who underwent jail…
KLSA Chairman Justice Veerappa pays surprise visit to Mysuru Jail
May 29, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: High Court Judge Justice B. Veerappa, who is also the Chairman of Karnataka Legal Services Authority (KLSA), paid a surprise visit to Mysuru Central Prison for an inspection yesterday. Upon his arrival, the Judge went around the jail premises inspecting the Women Prisoners Section, Hospital Section, Tower Section, Kitchen, Store room, CCTV Control Room…
Theatre gives new lease of life to prisoners: Mysuru Jail Superintendent
May 16, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: “If there is one field which gives a new lease of life even to prisoners, it is theatre (Rangabhoomi),” opined Mysuru Central Jail Chief Superintendent Divyashri. She was speaking at ‘Sanchalana Rangotsava’ organised by Sanchalana Mysuru at Kirurangamandira in Kalamandira premises recently. Observing that she has acquaintance with theatre since she was coordinating the…
30 life-term convicts released for good conduct
March 13, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: It was a memorable day for 30 jail inmates serving life sentence, as they walked out of Mysuru Central Jail on Friday after being released from prison for good conduct. The Government had recently ordered release of a total of 166 prisoners serving life sentence and lodged in jails across the State, on grounds…
No freedom for 37 Mysuru jail inmates despite good conduct
November 3, 2021They were to be released on August 15, 2021 Mysore/Mysuru: A total of 37 inmates of Mysuru Central Prisons, who were to be released on Aug. 15, 2021, for good conduct are still languishing there. Reason: The prison authorities are yet to receive communication from the State Government. According to sources in the jail, there…
Vaccination for jail birds this week
April 19, 2021No face-to-face meeting with family, only e-Mulakat services, says Jail Superintendent Divyashree Mysore/Mysuru: With second COVID-19 wave creating havoc across the State, the authorities of Mysuru Central Jail have made arrangements to vaccinate 180 jail birds, who are above 45 years of age, on Wednesday and Thursday. Besides, as a precautionary measure, the authorities have stopped…
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