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New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Max Healthcare Institute Ltd on Wednesday said it has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a controlling stake of 58.4 per cent in Kalinga Hospital Ltd (KHL) from Hospital Corporation of Orissa Inc. at an equity value of Rs 300 crore including control premium. The development marks Max Healthcare Institute's foray into Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Operating since 1997, the 250-bedded, NABH accredited, Kalinga Hospital offers super specialty services for Neuro, Card ...Read More >
Synopsis: Max Healthcare's board approved acquiring 58.39% of Kalinga Hospital Ltd on April 8, 2026, entering eastern India with a 250-bed multi-specialty facility in Bhubaneswar. Max Healthcare made a bold move on Wednesday. Its board met on April 8, 2026, and cleared a major hospital acquisition in Odisha. The decision signals a strong and clear growth push by one of India's largest hospital chains. This is not a small step it is a strategic leap eastward. Max Healthcare Institute's Limited' ...Read More >
Addressing an 'Odia Asmita Samilanee' here, organised by a private television channel, Majhi said, "Many people ask, why did Odia Asmita become a poll issue? As an ordinary Odia, its definition is clear to me: I am an Odia, my language is Odia and Odisha is my identity." Majhi claimed that in the last elections, the people were agitated over the denial of self-respect. "As their leader, Odias want a person who understands their language and feelings, and Odia-ness in the governance system. That ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: OPHWC Deputy Manager of the Sambalpur Division Bidyut Ranjan Bhol's assets worth crores are being unearthed in ongoing searches. According to vigilance reports, the latest findings include 29 plots in Jatni, Berhampur, and other locations, 2 multi-storeyed buildings, one flat at Kalinga Vihar in Bhubaneswar, gold weighing 1.140Kg (including 6 gold coins and 2 gold biscuits), and cash Rs. 48,79,100/-. Bhol is being brought to Bhubaneswar for further searches. It is pertinent to men ...Read More >
JSW Steel share price is steady in trade today afterJapan's JFE Steel Corporation invested Rs 7,875 crore to acquire a 25% stake in JSW Kalinga Steel, marking the first tranche of its investment under the joint venture agreement. JFE is set to invest an additional Rs 7,875 crore to acquire another 25% stake, which will take its total holding to 50%, in line with the joint venture agreement signed between the two companies. "Consequent to the aforesaid allotment and changes to board composition ...Read More >
Andhra Pradesh Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) had directed all heavy vehicles plying on the national highways in the Cyclone Montha-affected districts to halt from 8.30 pm on Tuesday till 6 am on Wednesday. The district collectors and police have been directed to halt the vehicular traffic on the highways to ensure safety of the commuters. The impact of the cyclone is severe in the districts of Krishan, Eluru, East Godavari, West Godavari, Dr B R Ambedkar Konaseema, ASR district, Chitt ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The landfall process of Cyclone "Montha" has commenced and is expected to continue for next 3-4 hours, informed India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General (DG) Mrutyunjay Mohapatra today. While speaking to Kalinga TV, the IMD DG said that the latest observations indicates that the landfall process of the Severe Cyclonic Storm "Montha" has commenced and the landfall process will continue for next 3-4 hours. The Severe Cyclonic Storm will continue to move north-northwest ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, today announced the launch of India's first hydrogen highways during Day 2 of the inaugural World Hydrogen India, organized by S&P Global Commodity Insights. Virtually addressing a gathering of global industry leaders, policymakers, and energy experts, Gadkari outlined India's vision to achieve self-reliance in fuel and transform agriculture into an energy powerhouse. Highlighting ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, today announced the launch of India's first hydrogen highways during Day 2 of the inaugural World Hydrogen India, organized by S&P Global Commodity Insights. Virtually addressing a gathering of global industry leaders, policymakers, and energy experts, Gadkari outlined India's vision to achieve self-reliance in fuel and transform agriculture into an energy powerhouse. Highlighting ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police has imposed traffic restriction to ensure no inconvenience to commuters during Durga Puja festivities in Bhubaneswar. These restrictions will be in force from 2 pm to 2 am on all days between September 27 and October 2, according to the order issued by commissioner of police S Dev Datta Singh. No heavy vehicle will be allowed on the following roads during this period: >> Rasulgarh to Lingipur and vice-versa via Bomikhal, Laxmisagar, Kalpana Square, Ravi ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Sep 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Kalinga Lancers have roped in Australian legend Jay Stacy as the new head coach of the team, ahead of the upcoming Hockey India League season. Stacy, who represented Australia in 321 international matches and four Olympic Games, winning three medals in 1992, 1996, and 2000, takes over from German coach Valentin Altenburg, who led the side in the previous campaign. "I am excited to begin a new chapter with Vedanta Kalinga Lancers and am thrilled to be return ...Read More >
Jajpur: A 17-year-old tribal girl from Sukinda Chromites valley in Jajpur district was allegedly trafficked to Madhya Pradesh, where she was sold and later married off to the buyer. Though the incident took place two weeks ago, it came to light after the family of the girl filed a complaint with Kaliapani police on Tuesday night. According to reports, two sisters from Sansailo village under Sukinda police limits allegedly conspired to sell the minor girl. The younger sister, who happens to be a ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Commissioner of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, RV Karnan, has declared that the GHMC is fully prepared to handle any disastrous events following Indian Meteorological Department's warnings regarding upcoming heavy rainfall. On Wednesday, the Commissioner conducted an inspection of the control room at the GHMC headquarters. He asked about the complaints received and assessed the operations of the control room. Karnan instructed the control room staff to remain vigila ...Read More >
Jajpur: A 17-year-old tribal girl from Sukinda Chromites valley in Jajpur district was allegedly trafficked to Madhya Pradesh, where she was sold and later married off to the buyer. Though the incident took place two weeks ago, it came to light after the family of the girl filed a complaint with Kaliapani police on Tuesday night. According to reports, two sisters from Sansailo village under Sukinda police limits allegedly conspired to sell the minor girl. The younger sister, who happens to be a ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) has suggested prioritising women in allocation of deceased donor organs.In a letter to the states/UTs, the apex authority for regulating organ donations and transplants in the country, has said a provision should be made to mark additional points for women recipients of donor organs, to address gender disparity. Studies have shown that while women make up a large percentage of donors, they receive fewer organs than men. "Wo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): Indian Super League (ISL) side Jamshedpur FC on Wednesday confirmed the departure of head coach Khalid Jamil, who has been appointed as the full-time head coach of the Indian national football team, as per the official website of ISL. Jamil has signed a two-year contract with the All India Football Federation (AIFF), with an option to extend for an additional year. Jamil guided Jamshedpur FC to the final of the Kalinga Super Cup 2025, the semi-finals of the ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR : President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday paid rich tributes to Adikabi Sarala Das, a 15th century poet and scholar of Odia literature on his 600th birth anniversary, and presented the Kalinga Ratna Award-2024 to Union Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Addressing the birth anniversary celebrations of Das, organised by the Sarala Sahitya Sansad at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack, Murmu said Adikabi enriched Indian literature by composing the Mahabharata. Stating that the ...Read More >
Cuttack: Security has been beefed up ahead of President Droupadi Murmu's scheduled visit to Cuttack on Tuesday. The president is scheduled to attend a series of events, including a key address at the Ravenshaw University. Security has been heightened across the city, with 70 platoons of police, eight platoons of traffic personnel and five fire brigade units deployed to ensure smooth and secure movement of the president.A team from the Special Protection Group visited the venues on Monday to insp ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], July 14 (ANI): AIIMS Bhubaneswar is set to hold its 5th convocation on Monday, said AIIMS Executive Director Dr Ashutosh Biswas, and the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, will be attending the ceremony. Speaking to the reporters, Ashutosh Biswas said, Today is the 5th convocation of AIIMS, and the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, and the President of AIIMS Bhubaneswar will come. Around 643 students will be given a degree, and around 32 students will be awarded ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar/Cuttack: President Droupadi Murmu will commence her two-day visit to Odisha Monday during which she will attend the convocation ceremonies of AIIMS Bhubaneswar and Ravenshaw University in Cuttack, officials said. After her arrival, President Murmu will attend the fifth convocation ceremony of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhubaneswar Monday evening. On Tuesday, she will visit neighbouring Cuttack, where she will attend the 13th annual convocation of Ravenshaw Univ ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu will visit Odisha's Bhubaneswar and Cuttack from July 14 to 15, 2025, a press release from President's Secretariat said. On July 14, the President will grace the fifth convocation ceremony of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhubaneswar. On July 15, the President will grace the 13th annual convocation of Ravenshaw University and lay the foundation stone for the redevelopment of three buildings of Ravenshaw Girls' High Sc ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Enthused by the successful plantation of 8,000 trees last year using Miyawaki method, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has now set a target to create 20 such mini forests and plant 2 lakh trees across the City and nearby areas. This was disclosed by Mayor Sulochana Das during the launch of a massive tree plantation campaign titled 'A Tree for Mother' at Nagar Bana in Kalinga Nagar area here Thursday. The campaign, jointly organised by the BMC and Forest department, aims ...Read More >
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has declared the 6th-century Swapneswar Mahadev temple in Odisha's Khurda district as a protected monument. This Shiva temple, located in Punjiama village, was officially recognized in a Gazette notification on July 2. The declaration follows efforts by both state and central governments, including contributions from various ministers, to preserve Odisha's ancient heritage.The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has declared Swapneswar Mahadev temple, bu ...Read More >
Odisha: ASI declares 6th century temple as Centrally protected monument Bhubaneswar, July 5 (UNI) The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has declared the 6th century Swapneswar Mahadev temple in Odisha's Khurdha district a Centrally protected monument, official sources said The ancient temple, located in Punjiama village under the Niladri Prasad panchayat of Banpur block in Khurda district, was built during the 6th-7th century CE under the rule of the Shailodbhava dynasty of the Kalinga king ...Read More >
The campus will also have an auditorium with a capacity of 300 seats, a space where light and sound shows will be hosted daily, and a large open-air stage where cultural performances will be showcased, he said. Stressing that a large number of tourists, especially the youth, visiting Puri are not aware of the Jagannath culture, Majhi said little has been done in this regard for the last seven decades. "For the promotion and preservation of Jagannath culture and literature, the government has n ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a handcrafted silver filigree purse from Cuttack to First Lady of Ghana Lordina Mahama during his visit to the country. Meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans, it features delicate floral and vine motifs formed from fine silver wires, combining airy lightness with durability and elegance. Traditionally used in jewellery, Cuttack's filigree now adorns modern accessories like this purse, blending heritage with contemporary style. PM Modi arr ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Repair and renovation of the Ratna Bhandar of Shree Jagannath temple, which began in December last year, will be completed by Niladri Bije on July 8, Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb said. He reviewed the final phase of renovation works of Ratna Bhandar on Thursday along with Srimandir technical committee members and officials from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). He said this repair work was necessary and the structural condition of both Bahara Bhandar and Bhitara Ratna Bhandar w ...Read More >
Cuttack: Orissa high court has directed the higher education department to examine the plea of Kalinga Publishers and Booksellers Association, Cuttack, alleging favouritism in the selection of books meant for libraries of non-govt colleges and take appropriate action within 30 days.The bench of Justice B P Routray, who heard the writ petition on June 24, disposed it of at the admission stage without commenting on its merits. However, the court issued a clear direction to the secretary of the dep ...Read More >
Bengaluru Power Cuts: Citizens of Bengaluru brace yourself for long hours of power outages from June 29 and June 30. More than 100 areas will be impacted as BESCOM undertakes its quarterly maintenance work in various of its division. Bengaluru Power Outages June 29: According to the update by BESCOM on its X handler, there will be power outages in Kittaganahalli, Palasandra, Saptagiri, Maruthinagar, Sankapur, Raghavendra Nagar, Goolarivee, Baddihalli, Kesaramadu, C.M Badawan, Kalalli and SKS v ...Read More >
Bharuch (Gujarat) [India], June 28 (ANI): Police arrested three accused, including Gujarat Congress Vice President Hira Jotva and son Digvijay Jotva, in an alleged MGNREGA Scam on Saturday, after a survey of 11 villages revealed that the government money was siphoned off, Bharuch Superintendent of Police (SP) Mayur Chawda said. "As soon as a doubt arose about an illicit practice in MGNREGA, Bharuch DDO started a primary investigation in 56 villages. They surveyed 11 villages and found that gove ...Read More >
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