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Uttar Pradesh jails witnessed 419 inmate deaths in 2025, with overcrowding cited as a major concern. Recent incidents, including alleged torture and illness-related fatalities, have drawn attention. Student activist Vineet Chaprana highlighted negligence and lack of medical care as probable causes, noting overcrowded facilities in several districts and vowing to approach the Human Rights Commission.

Andhra Pradesh prisons recorded a 90.8% occupancy rate in 2024, below the national average, though central prisons are overcrowded at 124.8%. Undertrials constitute over 70% of the inmate population, highlighting judicial delays. Vacancies in the prison department further exacerbate existing issues.

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will distribute appointment letters to candidates selected through the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission and Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission in Lucknow. The recruitment will cover posts in the AYUSH, Vocational Education and Divyangjan Empowerment departments. Later, in Saharanpur, the chief minister will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for 325 development projects worth Rs 2,131 crore. Beneficiaries of various welfare schemes will also receive certificates during the government programme.

The UPSSSC has extended the application deadline for Assistant Statistical Officer and Assistant Research Officer recruitment to May 18, 2026. Vacancies have also increased to 1,565 across various Uttar Pradesh government departments. Candidates need a postgraduate degree and must have passed PET 2024. The selection involves a written exam and document verification.

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Uttar Pradesh has declared the film 'Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam)' tax-free following a special screening attended by CM Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel. The decision aims to promote engagement with India's cultural heritage, with plans for district-level screenings. The film, starring Sanskruti Jayana, granddaughter of the UP Governor, explores Lord Krishna's life through Satyabhama's perspective. Read on to know more in detail.

Hands Over Job Letters To 481 Candidates

A groundbreaking study by Nagaland University emphasizes the potential of biochar, derived from agricultural waste, as an economical remedy for the pressing challenges of water scarcity and soil erosion in mountainous landscapes. This environmentally friendly solution acts as a sponge, enhancing soil moisture retention, improving crop productivity, and minimizing the need for synthetic fertilizers.

Haryana Police's Special Detective Unit successfully rescued a 10-year-old boy kidnapped for ransom from Uttar Pradesh. Acting on a tip-off, the SDU team apprehended three accused in Rohtak and safely recovered the child, handing him over to the Uttar Pradesh Police for further investigation. The swift operation ensured the boy's safe return.