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.
Commissionerate Police Announces Guidelines for Zero Hour Night in Bhubaneswar-Cuttack
Commissionerate Police Bhubaneswar-Cuttack announced strict guidelines to maintain law and order, ensure public safety, and regulate traffic during Zero Hour Night celebrations on December 31, 2025. Police stations will identify...
Shikharachandi Temple Reopens After Elephants Return to Forest
Shikharachandi Temple near Bhubaneswar reopened for visitors after elephants returned safely to the Chandaka forest. Authorities lifted restrictions and allowed devotees and tourists to visit the sacred hill shrine again....
Cuttack Heritage Walks Shine Spotlight on Historic Bodhi Tree
During the 79th Heritage Trail organised by Cuttack Heritage Walks (CHW), participants visited the premises of Satyabrata Stadium to explore a Bodhi tree of historical significance. This tree was planted...
Sangeeta Dash’s Evocative Odissi on Krishna’s Balya Leela Steals Spotlight
The third evening of the International Odissi Dance Festival featured a deeply evocative and spiritually charged performance by renowned Odissi dancer Guru Sangeeta Dash. She vividly illustrated the childhood of...
Two Wild Tuskers Force Indefinite Picnic Ban at Shikharchandi Hill
The popular picnic spot on Shikharchandi Hill in Bhubaneswar has been temporarily shut down due to the presence of two wild tuskers roaming the area. The forest department has taken...
International Odissi Dance Festival 2025: Second Evening Features Stunning Geetagovinda by Nandini Ghosal
The International Odissi Dance Festival, organised by the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre under the auspices of the Odia Language, Literature, and Culture Department, continued to captivate audiences on...
ECoR GM Oversees Major Upgrades at Bhubaneswar and Cuttack Railway Stations
In a significant step toward modernising railway infrastructure in Odisha, East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal conducted an in-depth inspection of the ongoing redevelopment projects at Bhubaneswar and...
Cattle Smuggling Racket Busted in Bhubaneswar, 30 Cows Rescued, 3 Held
Police in Bhubaneswar carried out a major operation against cattle smuggling in the Patrapada area, seizing a container truck loaded with nearly 30 cattle. The vehicle was reportedly moving from...
Bhubaneswar: Police Secure Conviction in Theft Case Within 45 Days Under New Criminal Code
In a remarkable display of efficient law enforcement, the Bhubaneswar Urban Police District (UPD) has achieved yet another speedy conviction in a theft case, underscoring the transformative impact of the...
International Conference on Thought, Perception and Reality at IIT Bhubaneswar
IIT Bhubaneswar hosted the International Conference on Thought, Perception and Reality (ICTPR 2025), organised by the School of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management in collaboration with the Bhaktivedanta Institute. Distinguished...
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