News from Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar is the capital of Odisha .It is the biggest city and the main power corridor of Odisha. The city is famous for its ancient rich heritage especially its historic monumental temples. It is popularly known as the temple city. Because many temples built from sandstone are dotted around Bindu Sagar Lake in the old city, including the 11th-century Hindu Lingaraja Temple.

RBI
RBI releases revised instructions for inoperative accounts and unclaimed deposits in banks

The Reserve Bank of India issued a draft circular for public comments on revised instructions for inoperative accounts and unclaimed deposits, with changes effective upon release.

Development of railway stations
Sambalpur, Bhawanipatna and Bimalagarh railway stations set for mega development: ECoR

The East Coast Railways is upgrading Sambalpur, Bhawanipatna, and Bimalagarh stations in Odisha with modern facilities and amenities for enhanced passenger experience.

Southwest Monsoon Onset
Know the guidelines followed to declare southwest monsoon onset

The India Meteorological Department announced early southwest monsoon onset over Kerala, eight days ahead of the usual June 1 date. Guidelines include rainfall, wind fields, and OLR conditions.

Depression and monsoon advancement
‘Depression to move across Maharashtra, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh; will lead to monsoon current enhancement over BoB’

The composite wind analysis of various levels also indicates a westerly trough passing to the north of the system area. As a result of all these, the depression is supporting the advance of monsoon over the south peninsular India.

Vigilance Raid On JE Susanta Sethy
Vigilance arrests JE Susanta Sethy in DA case; accused ‘parked ill-gotten cash of Rs 55 lakh and 1.4 kg gold in tenant’s house’

During the investigation, the Vigilance officials learnt to have allegedly kept huge ill-gotten money of Rs 55 Lakh and gold weighing 1.4 kg in the house of his tenant to evade detection during Vigilance raids, which was usurped by the tenant.

Orange Warning For Heavy Rainfall
Cyclonic circulation over north coastal Odisha, low pressure around May 27; IMD issues orange alert for heavy rainfall

The IMD has also predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in the afternoon/evening hours at one or two places over the districts of Bhadrak, Cuttack, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur during the same period.

Bhubaneswar Ring Road Project
Work on Bhubaneswar Ring Road project to begin within a month: Minister Prithviraj Harichandan 

Minister Prithviraj Harichandan announced that work on the Bhubaneswar Ring Road will commence within a month to alleviate traffic. The project aims to enhance connectivity and reduce congestion, with completion expected by December.

Hydrogen buses in Bhubaneswar
Odisha to launch Hydrogen buses soon: MoU signed, trial run to begin with 3 buses in Bhubaneswar

Odisha to launch hydrogen buses in Bhubaneswar, marking a milestone in green public transport. MoU signed with clean energy firm. Trial begins with three buses.

Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project
Bhubaneswar metro rail project: High-level meet headed by Odisha CM soon to make project viable

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi will soon chair a crucial meeting to advance the state’s metro rail project. Focus areas include feasibility, long-term benefits, and socio-economic impacts. This marks the third high-level discussion on Bhubaneswar and Cuttack's transport issues.

Bangladeshi Infiltrators
Crimes on rise in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar due to Bangladeshi infiltrators; authorities ready for major crackdown

From local reports, multiple bars and unauthorized settlements are increasingly being operated or patronized by Bangladeshi nationals who have intruded into the state illegally.

Student mental health and prevention of suicides
Student mental health and prevention of suicides; UGC seeks data from HEIs regarding mechanisms for National Task Force 

In its letter, the UGC has clearly stated that the data has been sought by the National Task Force, which is examining critical issues related to student mental health and prevention of suicides in HEIs.

Odisha Vigilance sets up SIT to probe illegal mining in Sundargarh 
Odisha Vigilance sets up SIT to probe illegal mining in Sundargarh 

Odisha's Vigilance to probe illegal mining in Sundergarh with CM Mohan Charan Majhi's zero-tolerance policy. 9,843 tonnes of coal, 20,000 tonnes manganese ore illegally mined.

Bangladeshi row: Protests continue against Bhubaneswar Mayor Sulochana Das
Bangladeshi row: Protests continue against Bhubaneswar Mayor Sulochana Das

Protests erupted against Bhubaneswar Mayor Sulochana Das at Ward No-39's new office inauguration. Upon her scheduled arrival, she was confronted by several locals brandishing black flags and placards. The discontent arises from her comments on Bangladeshi residents, stirring local opposition.

BJD sheltered Bangladeshis in Odisha for vote bank politics: BJP’s Jayanarayan Mishra
BJD sheltered Bangladeshis in Odisha for vote bank politics: BJP’s Jayanarayan Mishra

Senior BJP leader Jayanarayan Mishra accuses BJD of facilitating Bangladeshi entry in Odisha for vote banks. Amid rising tensions, Bhubaneswar Mayor Sulochana Das faces backlash. The rising political tensions have prompted swift demands from critics to identify and appropriately address those residing illegally.

Tainted Odisha govt engineer’s wife snatches seized items during Vigilance raid
Tainted Odisha govt engineer’s wife snatches seized items during Vigilance raid

Odisha Vigilance conducted raids on Junior Engineer Susanta Kumar Sethy's properties in Bhubaneswar, uncovering unexplained wealth. His wife attempted to retrieve seized items from officials amid allegations of disproportionate assets during house search.

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