Bhubaneswar News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Odisha Police rescues abducted toddler of PwD woman
Bhubaneswar, April 15: Odisha Commissionerate Police has succeeded in rescuing the two-year-old child of a Person with Disability (PwD) woman who was abducted by a 27-year-old kidnapper near the Ram Mandir in Unit-III area under Kharavela Nagar police limits of the city in the intervening night of April 12 and 13.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda inaugurates Central Research Laboratory at AIIMS Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, April 12: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda inaugurated the Central Research Laboratory at AIIMS Bhubaneswar here on Saturday.
JP Nadda inaugurates Central Research Laboratory at AIIMS Bhubaneswar
New Delhi, April 12: Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Saturday inaugurated Central Research Laboratory at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, marking another milestone in the institute’s journey of growth and excellence.
Odisha Police register cases against 5,000 Congress members over 'violent' protest
Bhubaneswar, April 9: Odisha Commissionerate Police has registered cases against around 5,000 Congress workers and leaders in connection with the “violent scuffle” with police at Gandhi Marg in Lower PMG area in Bhubaneswar during the protest rally organised by the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) on March 27.
Odisha CM visits HCL Tech headquarters, invites to set up campus in Bhubaneswar
Noida, April 7: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has invited IT services major HCL Tech to come and set up a campus in the eastern state.
Odisha ministers inaugurate 100-day countdown program 'Yoga Mahotsav' in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, April 7: Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, and BJP MP Sambit Patra inaugurated the Yoga Mahotsav at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Monday.
Odisha: One pilgrim killed, 16 injured in Bhubaneswar road mishap
Bhubaneswar, April 6: One pilgrim was killed while 16 sustained injuries after a bus overturned near CIFA on the Bhubaneswar-Puri National Highway on Sunday.
KIIT University student found dead in under-construction building in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, April 2: A student from KIIT University was found dead in an under-construction building near Mancheswar in Bhubaneswar, Odisha police officials reported.
Cong begins protest rally in Bhubaneswar over 'rising' crime against women
Bhubaneswar, March 27: Amidst heavy security arrangements and barricading on the roads connecting to the Odisha Assembly, hundreds of Congress workers and leaders on Thursday began their protest rally against alleged increase in the crime against women in the state.
Youth Congress stage protest against suspension of 12 Congress MLAs in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, March 26: Odisha legislative assembly speaker Surama Padhy suspended 12 Congress MLAs on the charges of "indiscipline, disrespecting the Chair and violating rules" as they protested inside the well of the assembly.
Felt very good coming here: Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Arun Sao on his visit to Kalinga Literary Festival 2025
Bhubaneswar, March 23: Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao shared his experience of visiting the 11th edition of the Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.
Minister Manohar Lal reviews Odisha's power sector at a meeting in Bhubaneswar
New Delhi, March 23: Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal held a detailed review meeting with senior officials of the government of Odisha on the state's power sector development on Sunday in the state capital Bhubaneswar.
National Para Fencing Championship 2025 to be held in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, March 22: The National Para Fencing Championship 2025 is set to take place in Bhubaneswar from March 28 to 31. The prestigious event will be held at Biju Patnaik Indoor Stadium, Niladri Vihar, and Kalinga Sports Complex, bringing together top para fencers from across the country, as per a release from PSAO.
Bhubaneswar to host National Para Fencing Championship from March 28-31
Bhubaneswar, March 22: The National Para Fencing Championship 2025 is set to take place in Bhubaneswar from March 28 to 31. The prestigious event will be held at Biju Patnaik Indoor Stadium, Niladri Vihar, and Kalinga Sports Complex, bringing together top para fencers from across the country.
Senior BJD leader Ananta Das passes away
Bhubaneswar, March 9: Veteran Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and former Minister Ananta Das passed away in Bhubaneshwar on Sunday. He was 85
Odisha's CM residence gets new occupant after 25 years, Majhi moves in with family
Bhubaneswar, March 6: For the first time in nearly 25 years, the Chief Minister’s official residence in Bhubaneswar has a new occupant. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi moved into the CM residence on Thursday after performing the traditional ‘Gruha Pravesh’ rituals along with his family.
AIFF confirms Super Cup 2025 to begin on April 21 in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, March 5: The Super Cup 2025, the annual premier football cup competition in India, will be played in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from April 21, the All India Football Federation announced on Wednesday.
16-month-old gives new life to two patients through organ donation
Bhubaneswar, March 4: In yet another landmark achievement, AIIMS Bhubaneswar facilitated multiorgan transplantation from Odisha's youngest organ donor master, Janmesh.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Manjhi hears the grievances of people
Bhubaneswar, March 3: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Manjhi on Monday, along with Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan, heard the grievances of the people.
Temperature continues to rise in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, March 2: Temperature continues to rise in Odisha indicating a scorching heat wave in the coastal state ahead during the summer session this year.
Odisha CM meets people injured during Lingaraj Temple Jagar Yatra, assures priority treatment
Bhubaneswar, February 27: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi met people who got injured during the Lingaraj Temple Jagar Yatra in the state on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri.
Plenty of positives for Indian teams as FIH Hockey Pro League Bhubaneswar leg comes to close
Bhubaneswar, February 26: The Indian Men's and Women's Hockey teams opened their FIH Hockey Pro League campaigns on home soil at the Kalinga stadium in Bhubaneswar, playing eight matches each between February 15 to 25.
Hockey Pro League: Plenty of positives for Indian men's and women's teams after Bhubaneswar leg
Bhubaneswar, Feb 26: The Indian men's and women's hockey teams opened their respective campaigns in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 on home soil, playing eight matches each between February 15 to 25 at the Kalinga stadium here on Wednesday.
Men's Pro League: Dilip Tirkey congratulates India on strong end to Bhubaneswar leg with win over England
Bhubaneswar, Feb 25: The Indian men's hockey team ended the Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 on a high, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over England at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on Tuesday. Captain Harmanpreet Singh led from the front, scoring twice to propel India to a crucial win and lift them to third place in the standings.
FIH Men's Hockey Pro League: Harmanpreet's brace leads India to 2-1 win over England
Bhubaneswar, February 25: The Indian Men's Hockey Team ended the Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 on a high, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over England at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Tuesday.
FIH Hockey Pro League: Sam Ward's brace powers England to 3-2 win over India
Bhubaneswar, February 24: Sam Ward's brace secured a thrilling 3-2 victory for England over India's men's team in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 match at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Monday.
Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025: Day 2 sees record visitors, thrilling performances and robust sales for SHG entrepreneurs
Bhubaneswar, February 24: The Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025 at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, continued its successful journey on Day 2, drawing a massive crowd. Following the grand inauguration, the second day featured vibrant cultural performances, bustling stalls, and impressive sales for Self-Help Group (SHG) entrepreneurs.
FIH Men's Hockey Pro League: Dominant India thrash Ireland 4-0
Bhubaneswar, February 22: India put in a fine performance against Ireland and defeated them by a 4-0 scoreline on Saturday, in the ongoing FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 (Men) here at the world-class Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneshwar on Saturday.
Men's FIH Pro League: Dominant India defeat Ireland 4-0 for clean sweep
Bhubaneswar, Feb 22: India put in a fine performance to defeat minnows Ireland 4-0 in the ongoing Men's FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 at the world-class Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on Saturday, completing a clean sweep against the European team in their two-match mini-match.
Women's FIH Pro League: India take revenge, clinch 1-0 victory over Germany
Bhubaneswar, Feb 22: It was redemption for the Indian women's hockey team as it exacted revenge for its defeat in the first match with a 1-0 win against Germany in the ongoing women's FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 match at the Kalinga Stadium here on Saturday. Deepika (12') was the sole goal scorer, ensuring India climbed to the seventh spot on the points table.
AIIMS Bhubaneswar inaugurates Liver Transplantation Clinic
Bhubaneswar, February 22: Taking a significant step towards establishing Liver Transplantation services, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has inaugurated a dedicated Liver Transplantation Clinic, marking a new era in advanced liver care. This initiative underscores the institute's commitment to providing world-class healthcare and addressing the growing need for liver transplantation in the region, according to the AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
FIH Hockey Pro League: India men's team script 3-1 comeback win over Ireland
Bhubaneswar, February 21: India men's team overcame a 0-1 deficit to turn the tides and secure a 3-1 victory against Ireland in the ongoing FIH Hockey Pro League at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneshwar on Friday.
Nepal's students have started returning, everything is normal, says KIIT Additional Registrar
Bhubaneswar, February 21: Students from Nepal who had previously left Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) following the tragic death of a Nepali girl on campus have now returned to the institution, an institution official said.
FIH Women's Hockey Pro League: Spain extend winning streak to four games with 1-0 win over India
Bhubaneswar, Feb 19: After a tightly contested four quarters, Spain emerged victorious over India 1-0 in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Women) at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. Captain Marta Segu (49') scored the only goal of the night for Spain.
FIH Hockey Pro League: India men's team bounce back with 1-0 win over World Champions Germany
Bhubaneswar, February 19: India men's team won their second match in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 season on Wednesday after beating World Champions Germany 1-0 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar. Gurjant Singh scored the only goal of the match as India climbed to seventh in the standings.
Men's FIH Pro League: Reigning World Champs Germany outclass India 4-1
Bhubaneswar, Feb 18: Reigning World Champions Germany defeated India 4-1 in a high-octane encounter in the Men's FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on Tuesday. Florian Sperling (7'), Thies Prinz (14'), Michel Struthoff (48'), and Raphael Hartkopf (55') scored a goal each that helped Germany clinch the three points while Gurjant Singh (13') was the lone goal scorer for India.
Women's Pro League: Spain edge out India 4-3 in close encounter
Bhubaneswar, Feb 18: Sakshi Rana scored an impressive goal on her senior international debut but India went down fighting 4-3 against Spain in the Women's FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 at the Kalinga Stadium on Tuesday. Besides Sakshi (38'), Baljeet Kaur (19') and Rutaja Dadaso Pisal (45') scored for India, while Estel Petchame (25', 49'), Sofia Rogoski (21'), and Captain Lucia Jimenez (52') netted goals for Spain.
Row over Nepali students: Odisha govt forms high-level panel to probe allegations of ill-treatment
Bhubaneswar, Feb 18: The Odisha Government on Tuesday constituted a high-level fact-finding committee to enquire into the allegations of ill-treatment meted out to students from Nepal by the authorities of the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar.
KIIT Vice-Chancellor issues apology, reaffirms commitment to student safety
Bhubaneswar, February 18: The Vice-Chancellor of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed University issued a letter of apology following the recent incident involving the death of a third-year Nepali student in her hostel room.
Indian Women's Hockey Team aims to return to winning ways as it gears up to face Spain in FIH Pro League 2024-25
Bhubaneswar, February 17: The Indian Women's Hockey Team is eager to get back to winning ways as they prepare to face Spain in their next set of matches on 18th and 19th February at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium here, as per the Hockey India press release.