Mysuru: The Mysuru Central Jail Warder was arrested by Bettadapura Police in Periyapatna, Mysuru district, yesterday for allegedly recording an abusive video against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and posting the video on social media platforms. The accused Warder is Madhu Kumar of Bettadapura. Police produced him before a Court which remanded him to judicial custody. Madhu…
3-day literary workshop for Mysuru jail inmates from May 7
May 6, 2025A novel initiative by Karnataka Sahitya Academy in association with Department of Prisons and Correctional Services; Workshop to be extended to other jails later Mysuru: To kindle the habit of reading and writing among jail inmates, the Karnataka Sahitya Academy in association with Department of Prisons and Correctional Services, has chalked out a novel initiative….
Four prisoners released
February 19, 2025Mysuru: Four prisoners, serving time at Mysuru Central Jail, were granted early release on Saturday due to their good conduct during incarceration. The released individuals are Nagendra, Kumara, Kumara alias Bete, and Kumbara Poonacha. The release was authorised by Central Prison Chief Superintendent P.S. Ramesh, following directives from the State Government. During the release ceremony,…
Death of three convicts in Mysuru Jail: Prison Department Director General orders investigation
February 18, 2025Bengaluru / Mysuru: The Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services has ordered an inquiry into the recent deaths of three convicts at the Mysuru Central Jail. The incident occurred on Dec. 26, when the inmates allegedly consumed essence while preparing cakes in the prison bakery unit. The deceased inmates — Nagaraj (36) from Kollegal,…
Two stories of … Second Chances
February 16, 2025From a life behind bars to a life enriched By Ganesh Anil Mysuru Central Jail has proven that incarceration is not just about punishment but also an opportunity for transformation. Many former inmates have turned their lives around, emerging as role models who contribute meaningfully to society. The jail offers extensive training programmes in pottery,…
Death of three inmates: Jail bakery unit shut
January 12, 2025Mysuru: The bakery unit at Mysuru Central Jail campus has been temporarily closed following the death of three inmates who consumed liquid essence used in cake preparation. The deceased inmates — Nagaraj from Kollegal, Ramesh from Hassan and Madesh from Sathagalli — suffered severe complications after ingesting the chemical. They were reportedly preparing cakes for…
‘Jails are turning into healthy reformation centres with Yoga’
October 21, 2023Mysore/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…
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