The Odisha Congress on Monday strongly opposed the proposed high-capacity AI data centre at Naraj, to be developed with Adani, warning that the project could push the Bhubaneswar-Kataka region into severe water stress, sharply raise local temperatures and impose a heavy pollution burden on residents while generating very few jobs. Addressing a press conference at [] The post Odisha Congress Flags Extreme Danger from Adanis 1.04 Lakh Crore AI Data Centre at Naraj appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha: Cyclone Arnab to bring widespread rain; govt steps up preparedness
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 26 (IANS) Odisha government is on its toes as the state braces for heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds due to the impending cyclonic storm Arnab, which is likely to hit the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28. Speaking to media persons, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said that all 30 districts of Odisha will experience widespread rainfall, with heavy to very heavy rain in some places. According to the India Meteorological Department, the system, which has been intensified into a cyclone, has been moving at 15 km/h and will intensify, generating wind speeds between 120 km/h and 150 km/h near Visakhapatnam before recurving southwestward. Malkangiri is projected to be the first district in Odisha hit, while heavy downpours are forecast across undivided Koraput, undivided Ganjam, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Puri, and Nayagada. The Minister said that rainfall will commence on Sunday, with heavy downpours expected on October 27 and 28, intensifying to heavy or very heavy rainfall by Monday night. He added that following the system's landfall on October 28, strong winds and rain would persist through October 29. He further stated that with wind speeds expected to reach 4050 km/h in some districts of the state, district administrations have been instructed to dismantle temporary installations wherever necessary. Large hoardings/boards have been ordered to be taken down to prevent injury or damage to people if they fall due to the wind. Instructions have also been given to dismantle all festival pandals (medhas) and stages wherever they have been erected. The minister said that Odisha is coordinating closely with Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand regarding upstream rainfall into the Mahanadi, Brahmani, Baitarani, and Budhabalanga systems. Pre-positioning of ODRAF, NDRF, and Fire Services personnel is complete. As many as eight NDRF teams have been deployed alongside 40 ODRAF teams on the ground, with additional units placed on standby in Koraput and Ganjam to deal with the impacts of the cyclonic storm. Senior IAS officers have been stationed in different districts, alongside experienced ministers overseeing eight vulnerable districts. Public transport buses under the LAccMI scheme have been mobilised for evacuations, and health centres have been stocked with anti-venom medicines alongside stationed doctors. District and state control rooms are operating round the clock. Speaking to media persons, Chief Secretary Anu Garg said that approximately 3,000 pregnant women nearing their delivery dates have been line-listed for hospital transfer. Garg confirmed that all marine fishermen have returned safely from the sea. Meanwhile, the Odisha revenue minister again appealed to the people not to panic over the impending cyclonic storm and cooperate with the state government.
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PM Modi opens RBI data centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Odisha
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Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said wars were no longer being fought only through conventional means but also by targeting economies, and underscored the need to protect Indias banking system from cyber terrorists. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the Reserve Bank of Indias Rs 169-crore data centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute here, he Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
PM Modi inaugurates RBI data centre, cyber security institute in Bhubaneswar
New Delhi, Oct 25 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Reserve Bank of Indias (RBI) Data Centre and Cyber Security Training Institute in Bhubaneswar, highlighting the need to strengthen digital banking infrastructure and protect the financial system against cyber threats. Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said the new facilities would help make banking more secure and efficient as Indias economy expands. He stressed that cyber threats could no longer be tackled with outdated systems and called for modern infrastructure and skilled personnel. The Prime Minister said nearly 59-60 crore Jan Dhan accounts had brought people into the banking system, while schemes such as Mudra, PM SVANidhi and PM Vishwakarma had expanded access to formal credit for small entrepreneurs, street vendors and traditional artisans. He said the governments focus was now shifting from bringing banking services to people who had been excluded to making the system more reliable and efficient. PM Modi also highlighted the expansion of social security through pension and insurance schemes, saying these had extended financial protection to poor and middle-class families. Describing eastern India as an emerging growth engine, he said Odisha was developing beyond its traditional mineral-based industries, with new opportunities in semiconductors, electronics, data centres and advanced computing. The Prime Minister said these developments would create fresh investment opportunities and open new avenues for the states youth.
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Bhubaneswar, Oct 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said wars were no longer being fought only through conventional means but also by targeting economies, and underscored the need to protect Indias banking system from cyber terrorists. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the Reserve Bank of Indias Rs 169-crore data centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute []
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Inaugurates RBIs Rs169-crore data centre in Odisha Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said wars were no longer being fought only through conventional means but also by targeting economies, and underscored the need to protect Indias banking system from cyber terrorists. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating Reserve Bank of Indias Rs 169-crore data centre []
Odisha Vigilance to Observe Awareness Week with CM Administering Integrity Pledge
Odisha Vigilance will observe Vigilance Awareness Week from October 26 to November 1, 2026, with the theme Probity for Prosperity. The week-long campaign aims to reinforce ethical governance and public participation in the fight against corruption. The state-level function will be held on October 27 at 11 am at the Convention Centre, Lokseva Bhavan, Bhubaneswar. [] The post Odisha Vigilance to Observe Awareness Week with CM Administering Integrity Pledge appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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Wars today are not fought with weapons alone, a country can also be weakened by attacks on its economy, Modi said, inaugurating the RBIs new data centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar
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Bhubaneswar, Oct 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said wars were no longer being fought only through conventional means but also by targeting economies, and underscored the need to protect India's banking system from cyber terrorists. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the Reserve Bank of India's Rs 169-crore data centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute here, he said the facilities would greatly benefit the people of Odisha and the country. Development for us means balanced growth of India and opportunities for villages and small towns, Modi said. He said India's banking sector was now among the most efficient in the world, with people having access to banking services round the clock. Small entrepreneurs, traditional artisans, street vendors and workers in the unorganised sector have benefited from formal banking services for the first time, he said. During the Congress rule, banking facilities were only for a handful of rich and influential persons. They used to get loans easily, while poor, middle-class and women were denied such facilities. However, things changed after 2014 as we adopted a balanced approach. Debit and credit cards were earlier luxury items for the masses, but those are now available for all, he added. The past decade was about taking banking to those deprived of it. The coming decade is about making banking more efficient and reliable, he added. The PM said Odisha will write its future in sectors from mines to microchips and many doors of opportunity will be opened for the youth.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated Reserve Bank of Indias newly established Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar. They have been designed to meet the Bank's computing requirements and to provide a secure,...
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PM Modi inaugurates RBIs Rs 169-crore data centre, cybersecurity institute in Odisha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the newly established Reserve Bank of India's data centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar. The investment for these facilities was Rs 169 crore, aimed at enhancing technological infrastructure. The data centre holds Uptime Institute's Tier IV certification, which ensures resilience in data handling. The Cybersecurity Training Institute will focus on emerging technologies and research in the banking sector.
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Odisha Vigilance arrests Forest Department officer in Rs 2.60 crore scam
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 25 (IANS) In a major crackdown against corruption, Odisha Vigilance on Sunday arrested another senior clerk of the State Forest Department for embezzling government funds amounting to over Rs 2.60 crore. The accused was identified as Babulu Suna, Senior Assistant-cum-In-Charge, Establishment Section, Office of the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Sunabeda Wildlife Division, Nuapada in Odisha. The accused allegedly embezzled government funds of over Rs 2.60 crore since 2023 by creating false bills under the Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) and Revised Assured Career Progression (RACP) schemes. According to Odisha Vigilance, a detailed verification and subsequent investigation revealed that Suna allegedly misappropriated government funds by creating fraudulent arrear bills under the Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) and Revised Assured Career Progression (RACP) schemes. The fraudulent bills were processed using the credentials and identities of former, retired, and deceased employees of the Sunabeda Wildlife Division to siphon off public funds into private bank accounts of his family members (spouse, brother, sister, and two close associates), Odisha Vigilance said in a statement on Sunday. The investigation further revealed that the accused allegedly manipulated official records to secure periodic salary increments beyond his legitimate entitlement. He also generated excess monthly salary bills over a sustained period, wrongfully drawing more than Rs 10.58 lakh. The total amount allegedly misappropriated by Suna was assessed at Rs 2,60,21,306. In this connection, two cases (24/26 and 25/26) have been registered at the Koraput Vigilance Police Station against the accused under the Prevention of Corruption Act and relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The accused Suna, who had allegedly been absconding for the past six months, was apprehended by Odisha Vigilance from his hideout in Balangir on Saturday night. He is being produced before the Court of the Special Judge, Vigilance, Bhawanipatna. It is worth noting that on October 18, the vigilance arrested a senior clerk of the Forest Department and two of his associates in Dhenkanal district on charges of misappropriating government funds amounting to Rs 65,90,773 over a period spanning 2016 to 2026.
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Digital Desk | Puri, Oct 25 (IANS) Renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik has created an 8-foot sand sculpture at Puri Beach to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his visit to Odisha on Sunday. The artwork combines elements of Odishas rich cultural heritage with a representation of Indias advancing digital infrastructure, highlighting the inauguration of the Reserve Bank of Indias (RBI) Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar. The sand sculpture features the iconic Konark Wheel, a symbol closely associated with Odishas architectural and cultural legacy, alongside a recreation representing the RBIs Data Centre. Through the artwork, Pattnaik has sought to connect the states cultural identity with Indias growing focus on secure digital infrastructure and cybersecurity. Speaking to IANS about the sculpture, Sudarsan Pattnaik said, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji is coming to Odisha, and in Odisha, the RBIs Data Centre will be inaugurated. It will be a matter of pride for Odisha that RBIs second Data Centre has been set up in Odisha, and our renowned Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji will inaugurate it. Today, as an artist, I have created sand sculptures on Puri Beach through our art, in which I have created the Konark Wheel and, along with that, recreated the effect of the Data Centre through sand. The sculpture comes ahead of the Prime Ministers scheduled visit to Odisha on Sunday, during which he is set to inaugurate the RBIs Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar. The facilities are intended to strengthen the technological foundations of Indias financial system and support the growing requirements of digital banking and financial services. According to an official statement, the Data Centre has been designed to provide the RBI and the wider financial sector with a secure, resilient, scalable and future-ready computing ecosystem. Four state-of-the-art data centres will host mission-critical Payment and Settlement systems, along with other flagship initiatives. The facility has received certification to the Uptime Institutes Tier IV standard, a global benchmark for data centre infrastructure, placing it in the highest tier of operational resilience. It is also among the largest Tier IV-certified facilities in the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector worldwide. The facility is expected to contribute to improving the reach, efficiency and reliability of digital financial services. It will provide a secure digital foundation for Indias increasingly technology-driven financial economy and further strengthen the RBIs position in digital infrastructure among central banks. The Cybersecurity Training Institute will serve as a dedicated platform for cybersecurity and enterprise-technology training, research and capability development across the financial sector. Its focus areas will include emerging technologies such as quantum computing and artificial intelligence, alongside other frontier technologies relevant to the BFSI sector.
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Uttar Pradesh and Odisha on Sunday. During the visit, he will witness the Indian Air Forces aerial display at Namo Ghat in Varanasi and will inaugurate the Reserve Bank of Indias (RBI) Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar. During his visit to Uttar Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will go to Uttar Pradesh and Odisha on Sunday during which he will witness the Air Force Day aerial display in Varanasi and inaugurate an RBI data centre and cyber security training institute in Bhubaneswar. In Varanasi, the prime minister will also inaugurate Arvind Limited's new garment manufacturing facility which marks an important step towards strengthening India's textile and apparel manufacturing ecosystem and promoting industrial growth in the region, an official statement said. Focusing on modern manufacturing practices, the facility will create meaningful employment opportunities, particularly for women, and contribute to the region's economic progress, it said. The inauguration also highlights Uttar Pradesh's growing role as a destination for industrial investment and manufacturing-led growth, it added. With a global customer base, it is a testament to how products manufactured in Varanasi will reach across the world, the statement said. Bei
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Bhubaneswar residents and commuters are being asked to plan ahead as the city prepares for the visit of the Prime Minister of India on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar-Kataka has issued a public notice detailing temporary traffic restrictions to ensure smooth movement and security during the visit. According to the notice signed [] The post Traffic Advisory Issued for PM Modis Odisha Visit on Oct 25 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has filed a contempt of court petition against the Andhra Pradesh government in the Supreme Court, challenging its notification to conduct panchayat elections in the disputed Kotia region in the states Koraput district. Odishas Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said the petition was filed through the district collector of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 23 (IANS) Odisha Vigilance on Friday arrested an Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) in Jajpur district for allegedly amassing disproportionate assets (DA) to the tune of 170 per cent beyond his known sources of income. According to the vigilance, the accused public servant identified as Tapan Sethi is presently posted as AEE of the Roads and Buildings (R&B) Sub-Division in Badachana under SE, R&B Division, Charbatia in Choudwar of Kataka district. During simultaneous house searches, the sleuths found that Sethi and his family members are in possession of huge movable and immovable assets worth crores. The properties unearthed during the house searches include a triple-storey building at CDA Sector-7 in Kataka, another 3,600 sq ft triple-storey building at Sidha Mahavir in Puri, and a 2,200 sq ft double-storey building at Kantabada in Bhubaneswar. The accused Sethi and his family members were also in possession of a 1.02-acre farmhouse at Kantapada near Kataka and three high-value plots in Bhubaneswar and Kataka. The cops also detected 747 grams of gold jewellery, deposits of Rs 20.87 lakh, cash and household items worth Rs 15.90 lakh, two cars and four two-wheelers. Sethi was forwarded to the Court of Special Judge, Vigilance, Cuttack. After thorough search, inventory and further enquiry, the income, expenditure and assets of Tapan Sethi, AEE, R&B Sub-Division, Badachana, Jajpur under SE, R&B Division, Charbatia, Choudwar, Kataka were calculated, and he was found in possession of disproportionate assets which were 170% in excess of his known sources of income, the Odisha Vigilance said. In a separate operation in Koraput district, anti-corruption sleuths arrested two village-level grassroots functionaries for allegedly embezzling public funds amounting to over Rs 12.33 lakh. The accused persons were identified as G. Shankar, former Assistant Data Entry Operator (ADEO)-cum-former Gram Rozgar Sevak (GRS) of Banuaguda Gram Panchayat, presently posted as ADEO of Lamtaput Block and Laikhana Nayak, Village Mate of Banuaguda Gram Panchayat. The accused persons were allegedly engaged in fraudulent practices by falsifying records and showing the execution of multiple government-funded development works that were not actually carried out on the ground. The alleged misappropriation pertains to four major projects under Banuaguda Gram Panchayat within Kundra Block of Koraput district, Odisha Vigilance noted. Both the accused were arrested and forwarded to the Court of the Special Judge, Vigilance, Jayapur in Koraput district.
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