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Himachal Pradesh govt amends prison manual to address casteism among inmates
Shimla, February 22: In an effort to combat caste-based discrimination in prisons, the Himachal Pradesh government has amended all caste-based provisions in the state prison manual 2021 to ensure equality and eliminate allocation of caste work among prisoners.
Madhya Pradesh tops country in providing assistance to poor prisoners for bail, fines: CM Mohan Yadav
Bhopal, February 6: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav held a review meeting of the Jail Department at Samatva Bhavan, the CM residence in the state capital Bhopal and gave necessary instructions to the officials.
Kim Kardashian demands pay raise for firefighters amid ongoing wildfires in California
Los Angeles, January 13: Amid the ongoing wildfires in California, reality TV star Kim Kardashian expressed her gratitude to firefighters who have risked their lives to save people from the deadly disaster. She even demanded a pay raise for them.
Seven projects to develop correctional, rehabilitation centres in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, January 6: The Correctional and Rehabilitation Policies Committee of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department recently held its periodic meeting to review the outcomes of seven technical development projects implemented in 2024.