Have set records in cash recovery, case disposal, convictions: Odisha Vigilance Director
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 27 (IANS) Odisha Vigilance has achieved record performance in cash recovery, case disposal, prosecution sanctions and convictions, Director of Vigilance Y K Jethwa said on Tuesday, highlighting the states intensified efforts to strengthen its anti-corruption mechanism. Speaking after the state-level Vigilance Awareness Week programme, where Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi administered the Integrity Pledge, Jethwa said senior IAS, IPS and IFS officers, other officials, Central Government representatives, district Collectors, SPs, block-level functionaries and citizens joined through live telecast and video conferencing. He noted that a series of measures over the past two-and-a-half years has strengthened the agencys operational capabilities, improved detection, professionalised investigations and made prosecutions more effective. Highlighting the agencys achievements, Jethwa said Odisha Vigilance recovered approximately Rs 4.28 crore in cash during a disproportionate assets search at the residence of a mining officer in February 2026. He described it as the highest cash recovery in the history of Odisha Vigilance. The agency also completed investigations and disposed of 488 cases last year, marking its highest-ever annual disposal, he said. CM Majhi approved 105 prosecution sanction proposals, the highest number in the past two decades, according to Jethwa. The conviction rate of Odisha Vigilance, which had generally remained around 50 per cent, has increased to 65 per cent up to the end of October this year, marking another record for the agency, he added. Jethwa attributed the improved performance to the state governments initiatives to strengthen the organisation through specialised personnel, legal expertise and enhanced investigative capabilities. Odisha Vigilance now has cadre prosecutors in 17 courts and legal advisers in every division. The advisers include experienced anti-corruption lawyers, some of whom have spent 20 to 25 years in institutions such as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). These legal experts monitor investigations and prosecutions and provide guidance to investigating officers and prosecutors to improve the quality of cases and their chances of success in court. The agency has also inducted professionals from outside the conventional policing system, including chartered accountants, banking experts and cyber specialists, to strengthen financial scrutiny, evidence collection and investigations. The state government has given in-principle approval for 100 posts at the Sub-Inspector and Inspector levels to augment the agencys manpower. Announcing another significant initiative, Jethwa said Chief Minister Majhi had approved the establishment of an Odisha Preventive Vigilance Research Wing under the agency. Describing it as an innovative, multidisciplinary initiative, he said the wing will analyse corruption data and cases to identify systemic weaknesses, procedural loopholes and vulnerable positions across departments, with competent officers from departments reporting higher corruption rates being associated with it. Jethwa said the initiative has recently received approval and the wing will become operational shortly. He expressed confidence that the state will achieve success in its fight against corruption through stronger investigations, effective prosecution, professional expertise and preventive measures. The Vigilance Awareness Week is being observed from October 26 to November 1, 2026, with the theme Probity for Prosperity.
Cyclone Arnab impact: Several flights from Vizag, Vijayawada cancelled
Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Oct 27 (IANS) Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab in the Bay of Bengal has disrupted air services in Andhra Pradesh, with airlines cancelling several flights at Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram near Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada International Airport on Tuesday. With heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds lashing the coastal region under the impact of the cyclone on Tuesday, various airlines have cancelled their services as a precautionary measure. Sixteen flights scheduled to depart from Bhogapuram on Tuesday have been cancelled. Services to destinations like Delhi, Hyderabad, Kurnool, Tirupati, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Chennai were cancelled. Five flights from Gannavaram Airport in Vijayawada were also cancelled in view of the cyclone. Airlines have cancelled Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kadapa and Bhogapuram flights. With the cyclone set to cross the coast on Wednesday, more flights are likely to be cancelled. Authorities had already issued an advisory that, in view of the approaching cyclonic weather, heavy rainfall and strong winds may affect flight schedules and travel to and from Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport. Passengers were advised to check flight status with their airline before leaving for the airport. They have been advised to allow additional travel time, subject to local weather and road conditions. Passengers have been asked to contact their airline directly for rescheduling or cancellation assistance. Air India and Air India Express said in their advisories that weather conditions associated with Tropical Cyclone Arnab may impact flights to and from Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada on 27 October. They advised passengers to check their flight status on the websites of the airlines. As road travel may also get affected due to inclement weather, passengers have been advised to allow extra time for their journey to the airport. Meanwhile, a review meeting was held by the Airports Authority of India to assess preparedness at airports located in the potential impact zone of severe cyclonic storm Arnab and ensure readiness to address any possible disruptions to civil aircraft operations. The meeting was chaired by Puneet Kansal, Chairman and attended by Regional Executive Directors of Eastern Region and Southern Region, Airport Directors of Kolkata, Chennai, Tirupati, Raipur, Kadapa, Bhubaneswar, Vijayawada, Rajahmundry and Jharsuguda airports, along with ATC In-charges of Bhogapuram and Hyderabad airports.
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Zero tolerance for corruption: Odisha CM warns govt officials
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 27 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday warned corrupt officers and employees, saying that governance is no longer being run from ivory towers and that the government has been reaching out to people and listening to their concerns on the ground. Addressing the state-level observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 at the Convention Centre in Lok Seva Bhawan here, Majhi said, The public grievance hearing programme of our government is an important initiative to prevent corruption at the grassroots level. Through this programme, people bring to the notice of their ministers and the Chief Minister the corruption they face, and action is taken accordingly. On the occasion, the Chief Minister administered the integrity pledge to officials and other participants at the event. The Vigilance Department is the eyes and ears of good governance. Good governance is not only limited to formulating policies and schemes, but its real meaning is to completely prevent corruption and ensure that government funds reach the intended beneficiaries in full, he added. He said the state government has been taking extensive measures to make Odisha Vigilance more efficient and stronger. Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the JAM (Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, Mobile) system, Majhi said technology has been used by Modi to eradicate corruption at the grassroots level. The system has completely stopped the diversion and leakage of funds and is a blessing for the poor. Our government has adopted three strategies to combat corruption: a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, intelligence-based legal action irrespective of an officials position or tenure, and punishment of officials arrested for corruption, the Chief Minister outlined. He expressed satisfaction that the Vigilance Department has been implementing these strategies fearlessly and professionally. He said that over the past two-and-a-half years, Odisha Vigilance has taken action against one IAS officer, eight officers of chief engineer rank, two divisional forest officers, joint commissioners of Excise and the State Transport Authority, three deputy directors of mines, five tehsildars and four block development officers, besides several other officials. Following convictions in corruption cases, 41 government employees have also been dismissed from service, while the pensions of 91 retired employees have been stopped during the period. The conviction rate of Odisha Vigilance stood at 50 per cent in 2025 and has risen to 65 per cent by September this year, Majhi said. The Chief Minister also said the state government has approved the Odisha IT Policy to promote the use of modern technology. A Preventive Vigilance Research Wing is being formed within Odisha Vigilance to identify areas prone to corruption and persons involved in corrupt practices. Referring to this year's theme, Integrity for Prosperity, Majhi said strong moral values, transparency and integrity were essential in the fight against corruption. He urged government employees to demonstrate integrity and dedication and called upon everyone to make integrity a way of life.
Odisha CM flags off train carrying delegates to National Unity Day parade
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 27 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday flagged off a special train from Bhubaneswar New Railway Station carrying nearly 1,000 delegates from 19 Naxal-free districts of Odisha to Gujarat to participate in the national parade marking the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on October 31. The representatives will attend the parade near the Statue of Unity at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat, symbolising Odishas progress towards peace, security and development, the Chief Minister said. Paying tribute to Patel, Majhi said the countrys first Deputy Prime Minister had built a Unified India by merging more than 550 princely states through his exceptional leadership and determination. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been observing Patels birth anniversary as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas every year since assuming office in 2014. CM Majhi asserted that this year's national-level unity parade will reflect the picture of a completely Naxal-free India. Majhi attributed the achievement of making Odisha and the country Naxal-free to the leadership of Union Home Minister Amit Shah under the guidance of the Prime Minister and the efforts of security forces at the national and state levels. Highest priority is being given to social and economic development along with infrastructure construction in Naxal-affected areas. Particularly in 10 affected districts, various public welfare schemes are being delivered to the actual beneficiaries in an integrated manner through the 'Gramodaya Plus' scheme, enabling them to join the mainstream, said Majhi. The Chief Minister said that the collective efforts of the country's 140 crore citizens are continuing to realise the Prime Minister's vision of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'. On the occasion, Majhi also announced that the Centre has approved a new express train service between Puri and Badampahar in Mayurbhanj district. He further informed that President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to inaugurate the service in the first week of November. The proposed train service is expected to improve connectivity among six districtsPuri, Khordha, Kataka, Jajpur, Kendujhar and Mayurbhanjstrengthening rail links across the state.
Majhi flags off special train from Bhubaneswar to Gujarat for National Unity Day celebrations
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi flagged off a special train from Bhubaneswar to Ekta Nagar. The train carries around 1,000 people from Naxal-free districts to celebrate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Majhi highlighted the importance of social and economic development in Naxal-affected areas through various public welfare schemes. A new express train service between Puri and Badampahad is set to begin next month.
CM Majhi Flags Off Special Train for Rashtriya Ekta Diwas; Announces New Puri
Honouring the legacy of Iron Man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his upcoming 151st birth anniversary, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi flagged off a special train from the Bhubaneswar New Railway Station. The train carries nearly 1,000 delegates representing 19 Naxal-free districts of Odisha to Ekta Nagar in Gujarat, where they will attend the prestigious [] The post CM Majhi Flags Off Special Train for Rashtriya Ekta Diwas; Announces New PuriBadampahar Express appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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Ranji Trophy: Badoni Slams Second Successive Ton, Saranshs Seven-for Puts MP On Top
JSCA International Stadium: Batting all-rounder Ayush Badoni continued his rich vein of form by hitting a second consecutive hundred, while India off-spinner Saransh Jains seven-wicket haul gave Madhya Pradesh firm control on day one of the third-round Ranji Trophy matches on Monday. Fresh from a career-best 217 against Gujarat, Badoni struck an unbeaten 106 off 122 balls, laced with 11 fours and two sixes, to take Delhi to 309/5 against Jharkhand at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi. Badoni, 26, previously hit 205 against the same opponents in the 2024/25 season. A chanceless knock, Badonis sixth first-class hundred, anchored Delhis recovery. He found a reliable ally in all-rounder Sumit Mathur, who was unbeaten on 50, as the pair put together an unbroken 128-run stand for the sixth wicket. Mathur had a lucky escape on 36 when he was caught at long-on, only to be recalled because Anukul Roy had overstepped. At Holkar Stadium in Indore, Saranshs 7-40 helped Madhya Pradesh bowl Bihar out for just 99. The hosts, still looking for their first win of the season after two draws, then reached 261/3 with a lead of 162, after bowling out Bihar for 99. Wicketkeeper-batter Saksham Purohit was unbeaten on 113, and his opening partner Yash Dubey made 84. At the BKC Ground, Mumbai also made a strong start against Haryana at home after being put in to bat first. Angkrish Raghuvanshi made 114 off 180 balls with 13 fours and a six, while Musheer Khan scored 109 off 185 balls with 12 fours and a six. The pair added 208 runs for the second wicket to steer Mumbai to 290/3 at stumps. Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir, also in search of their first win, were frustrated by Priyanshu Moliya at the Reliance Ground in Vadodara. Moliyas patient unbeaten 113 lifted Baroda to 259/6 after they had slipped to 197/6 at one stage. Vidarbha, who have two wins so far, had Goa in trouble at 84/6 after Nachiket Bhute ripped through the top order with four wickets. But Darshan Misal and Yash Kasvankar then struck half-centuries and shared a stand of 104 runs for the seventh wicket to help the visitors reach 204/8. On a rain-hit day, Pondicherry reduced Uttar Pradesh to 67/4. In Mysuru, Karnataka recovered from a sluggish start to bowl Tripura out for 194 at the SDNR Wadiyar Stadium. The hosts, who sprang a surprise by leaving out pacers Vidwath Kaverappa and Abhilash Shetty to accommodate spinners Shikhar Shetty and Ritesh Bhatkal, failed to make use of the new ball as Tripura moved comfortably to 88/2 in the first session. Left-arm spinner Shikhar then claimed his third first-class five-wicket haul, while pacer Manvanth Kumar took three. Karnataka lost Mayank Agarwal early and were 10 for one at stumps. At the DVR Ground in Mulapadu, Chhattisgarhs spinners made full use of a helpful pitch to bowl Andhra out for 231. Veteran off-spinner Jayant Yadav led the way with 4-75, while Ajay Mandal and Dharmendrasinh Jadeja took three and two wickets respectively. In reply, Chhattisgarh lost Ayush Pandey early when he was run out going for an unnecessary quick single. Captain Anuj Tiwary and Mayank Verma then negotiated the final half-hour to take the visitors to 35/1. Wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh laid the foundation with 81 off 126 balls, hitting nine fours and a six, while fifties from Salil Arora and Ramandeep Singh then guided Punjab to 289/6 against Hyderabad in Secunderabad. Denish Das made 90 off 165 balls, with 14 fours, to take Assam to 235/6 against Saurashtra in Rajkot. For the hosts, veteran pacer Jaydev Unadkat picked up three wickets, while Ravindra Jadeja and Arth Yadav took one wicket each. In Thiruvananthapuram, where only 50 overs were possible due to rain, Kerala reduced Bengal to 172/6, with Aditya Sarwate taking three wickets and Nedumankuzhy Basil two scalps. Maharashtra bowled out Gujarat for 233 in Pune, with Siddhesh Veer taking four wickets, while Rajvardhan Hangargekar and Vicky Ostwal claimed three apiece. Maharashtra were 24/1 when stumps were called. Services off-spinner Pulkit Narang returned 6-47, his second five-wicket haul of the season, to bowl Odisha out for 194 in Bhubaneswar. The visitors were 13/0 at stumps. Tamil Nadu bowled out Railways for 184 in Chennai, with R Sai Kishore and Sonu Yadav taking three wickets each, but slipped to 71/3 till stumps arrived. Devendra Singh Boras six-wicket haul helped Uttarakhand dismiss Rajasthan for 272 in Dehradun despite skipper Kartik Sharmas 73. Uttarakhand were 18/0 at stumps. Centuries from Arjun Azad and Nehal Pajni powered Chandigarh past 350 for the loss of three wickets against Himachal Pradesh. In the Plate group, Meghalayas Ajay Duhan (167) and Kishan Lyngdoh (144) shared an unbroken 308-run stand for the second wicket as their side piled up 385/2 against Mizoram in Nadiad. Tamil Nadu bowled out Railways for 184 in Chennai, with R Sai Kishore and Sonu Yadav taking three wickets each, but slipped to 71/3 till stumps arrived. Devendra Singh Boras six-wicket haul helped Uttarakhand dismiss Rajasthan for 272 in Dehradun despite skipper Kartik Sharmas 73. Uttarakhand were 18/0 at stumps. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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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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Lok Bhavan Observes Vigilance Awareness Week with Integrity Pledge in Bhubaneswar
Aligning with the guidelines set by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), the officers and employees of Lok Bhavan observed the Vigilance Awareness Week by taking a collective integrity pledge on Monday. The anti-corruption awareness week is being observed from October 26 to November 1. A special program was organised at the Abhishek Hall to mark [] The post Lok Bhavan Observes Vigilance Awareness Week with Integrity Pledge in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Paradeep Parivahan Limited Secures Landmark 10-Year Contract with JSW Group for 100 Electric Trucks
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 26: Paradeep Parivahan Limited (PPL), a BSE SME-listed integrated logistics and port services company (BSE: 544383; Symbol: PPARIVAH), has secured a landmark 10-year contract with the JSW Group to deploy and operate 100 electric trucks for bulk transportation between Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh, and Vijayanagar, Karnataka.
PM Modi opens RBI data centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Odisha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Reserve Bank of Indias R169-crore data centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar
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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.
Excitement in Bhubaneswar for PM Modis Road Show, Promises New Momentum for Odishas Development
PM Modis visit to Odisha sparks enthusiasm as locals anticipate new development initiatives following his road show in Bhubaneswar. Excitement in Bhubaneswar for PM Modis Road Show, Promises New Momentum for Odishas Development
PM Modi calls for stronger cybersecurity to protect India
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 []
Need to protect banks from cyber terrorists: PM
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 []
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Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, October 25, inaugurated the Reserve Bank of Indias Rs 169-crore Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar, where he emphasised the need for inclusive development, saying that his governments focus is on prioritising development, expanding its reach and ensuring that the benefits of development reach the last 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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The Prime Minister inaugurates the RBI's Rs 169 crore data centre and cybersecurity training institute in Bhubaneswar, stressing the need to safeguard India's banking system
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Reserve Bank of India's new data centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar. He emphasized the importance of protecting India's banking system from potential cyber threats. Modi noted that India's banking sector has become more efficient and accessible to the masses since 2014. He underscored the government's efforts to provide formal banking services to previously disadvantaged groups.
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Nirmala Sitharaman emphasizes the importance of data centers for Indias digital future during the RBIs new facility inauguration in Bhubaneswar. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Highlights Data Centers as Key to Digital Era at RBI Launch
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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,...
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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Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched down in Odisha today aboard a special aircraft, receiving a grand and enthusiastic welcome from dignitaries and supporters at the airport. Following his arrival, the Prime Minister is scheduled to take a helicopter to Jatni, where he will officially inaugurate the newly established Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Data Centre. [] The post PM Modi Arrives in Bhubaneswar to Inaugurate RBI Data Centre appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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PM Modi to visit Odisha today, inaugurate RBI data centre in Khordha
PM Modi to visit Odisha today, inaugurate RBI data centre in Khordha Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Odisha on Sunday to inaugurate the Reserve Bank of Indias (RBI) data centre and cybersecurity training institute at Jatni in Khordha district, marking a significant addition to the countrys financial and digital infrastructure. According to the [] The post PM Modi to visit Odisha today, inaugurate RBI data centre in Khordha appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
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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PM Modi to inaugurate RBI's data centre in Bhubaneswar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Reserve Bank of India's state-of-the-art data centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute on Sunday. This initiative aims to bolster Odishas digital framework and elevate national financial security. Situated in Jatni, the facility is designed to support crucial payment and settlement operations. With 2,100 police personnel and traffic regulations in place, this visit marks Modi's ninth trip to Odisha since 2024.
