Twin City
Stay informed about the latest news and developments from Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. Covering local governance, infrastructure, crime, events, and community stories, this section provides real-time updates on everything shaping the twin cities.
Statue of Acharya Harihar Das Unveiled in Bhubaneswar
The statue of Acharya Harihar Das, a renowned freedom fighter, social reformer, and educationist, was unveiled at Acharya Harihar Park in Bhubaneswar on February 27, 2026. The event was organised...
Grand Toshali Mela 2026 Ends on a High Note in Bhubaneswar
The 20th Grand Toshali National Crafts Mela concluded on February 26, 2026, with a vibrant closing ceremony in Bhubaneswar. During the event, Guha Poonam Tapas Kumar, the Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the...
Fire Breaks Out at Toshali Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, Records Damaged
A fire broke out at Toshali Bhawan in Satya Nagar, Bhubaneswar, today, sparking panic among officials and staff inside the building. Preliminary reports indicated that the blaze started in the...
School Bus Driver Arrested for Attempted Rape of Two Minors in Cuttack
Outrage erupted in Cuttack after police arrested a school bus driver for allegedly attempting to rape two minor girls inside the vehicle. The shocking incident occurred on Wednesday within the...
Ammonia Leak at Aiginia Cold Storage Sparks Panic in Bhubaneswar
Residents of Aiginia under Khandagiri police limits faced panic early Thursday after an ammonia leak at a potato cold storage facility. Around 1 am, locals sensed a strong ammonia odour...
Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project Remains in Limbo Amid Ongoing Technical Reviews
The long-awaited Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project continues to be shrouded in uncertainty, with the state government keeping it under scrutiny. In line with the National Metro Rail Policy, an inter-ministerial...
CDA Notifies Special Building Regulations for Old City Areas
In a move to preserve the historic essence of the Silver City while addressing modern urban challenges, the Cuttack Development Authority (CDA) has officially notified the Planning & Building Standard...
BMC Unveils 2026-27 Budget, Allocates Rs 1,050 Crore for Sustainable Makeover of Bhubaneswar
In a special budget session held at the Ekamra Hall in the headquarters of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), Mayor Sulochana Das presided over the presentation of the 2026-27 fiscal...
Cuttack Deputy Director of Mines Arrested in DA Case
Odisha Vigilance arrested Debabrata Mohanty, Deputy Director of Mines in Cuttack Circle, after seizing more than Rs 4 crore in cash from his Bhubaneswar flat. Officials described the recovery as...
Odisha CM Announces Rs 4 Lakh Relief After Bhubaneswar Hoarding Collapse
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi expressed grief over the tragic deaths of Tuna Gouda and Sacchidananda Pradhan in Bhubaneswar’s Aiginia area after a hoarding collapsed during strong winds. The Chief...
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