Archive · 2 Jun 2025
News Roundup: Arrests, Complaints, and Local Celebrations
A chief engineer in Bhubaneswar was arrested because he had more money than he should.
During the arrest, he tried to hide some of his money.
People are also arguing about whether to change the name of a popular spot called Master Canteen Square.
Some folks think it should be renamed to honor the area's history, while others want to keep the name.
Meanwhile, local government officials are listening to and helping residents with their problems.
A government official gave gifts to women.
One official attended via video conference.
A retired chief engineer was arrested for alleged possession of disproportionate assets.
Authorities say the engineer attempted to dispose of a large sum of cash during a raid.
A proposal to rename Master Canteen Square sparked mixed reactions from the public.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials are addressing resident complaints.
A minister distributed gift packets to women in his constituency.
- Who
- Vigilance sleuths, Retired Chief Engineer Baikunthanath Sarangi, residents of Bhubaneswar, BMC officials, Mines minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena.
- What
- A chief engineer was arrested for allegedly possessing disproportionate assets; a proposal to rename Master Canteen Square generated debate; BMC officials addressed resident complaints; and a minister distributed gifts.
- When
- The events occurred recently.
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
- Why
- Chief Engineer Baikunthanath Sarangi was arrested for possessing disproportionate assets.
Anti-Renaming
Pro-Renaming
Master Canteen Square Renaming
Anti-Renaming
Others believe it is important to retain the original name due to its legacy.
Pro-Renaming
Some support renaming the square to honor Odisha's heritage.
- Estimated Disproportionate Assets
- Around Rs 15 crore
- Cash Attempted to Dispose
- Rs 50 lakh
- Government Body
- BMC
- Mayor's Initiative
- Ward level meetings
- Women who received gift packets
- 700