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.
BDA Begins Redevelopment of Two Major Crematoriums in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has launched redevelopment projects for two key crematoriums in the Old Town area—Kaligadia and Garabadu. Ekamra MLA Shri Babu Singh laid the foundation stones today, marking...
Bhubaneswar Sex Racket: Rescued Minor Girl Tests HIV+, Police Hunt For Clients
In a shocking development, the Commissionerate Police raided Jagnaseni Niwas, a residential building in the Laxmi Sagar area of Bhubaneswar, uncovering a sex racket operation. According to reports, a minor...
Bhubaneswar Wakes Up to Market Safety Overhaul After Unit-1 Haat Fire
In the wake of a devastating fire at the bustling Unit-1 Haat & Market in Odisha's capital, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has sprung into action, announcing a comprehensive set...
Crackdown on Blasting Horns: Bhubaneswar Traffic Police Strip 62 Buses of Pressure Horns
In a decisive move to tame the city's relentless cacophony, the Traffic Wing of the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissionerate launched a targeted enforcement operation today, ripping out pressure horns from 62...
Odisha Dy CM & Sports Minister Lay Foundation for OPTCL Sports Arena in Bhubaneswar
Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) has made significant strides in promoting employee well-being and community involvement with the laying of the foundation stone for the “OPTCL Sports Arena.” This...
Cuttack Hotel Raid: 32 Bengal Youths Detained in Fraud Probe
In a swift operation amid rising suspicions during the Kali Puja festivities, police from Chauliagang station raided the Jasmine Hotel in the Shikarpur area in Cuttack, detaining 32 young men...
Odisha Urban Conclave 2025 Kicks Off in Bhubaneswar
Odisha Urban Conclave 2025 kicked off today in Bhubaneswar, uniting urban leaders, policymakers, and innovators to shape the future of cities across the state. The Housing & Urban Development Department...
Nitin Gadkari to Inaugurate 84th Indian Roads Congress in Bhubaneswar
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, will inaugurate the 84th Indian Roads Congress (IRC) at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar. The event will run from November 7 to...
Bhubaneswar Bali Yatra 2025 Set for November 5–14
Bhubaneswar Bali Yatra 2025 will kick off on November 5 and run for 10 days until November 14. The grand annual fair will unfold on the Kuakhai riverbed, drawing artisans,...
Accused Deepak Confesses Killing First Wife Amid Probe into Constable Shubhamitra’s Murder
In a shocking revelation, Deepak Rout, the prime accused in the murder of traffic police constable Shubhamitra Sahoo, has confessed to killing his first wife, Aparna Priyadarshini, in 2022. What...
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