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.
State-Level Pala and Daskathia Festival Kicks Off at Bhanja Kala Mandap in Bhubaneswar
The Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi, under the auspices of the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department, has launched the state-level Pala and Daskathia Festival at Bhanja Kala Mandap in Bhubaneswar....
Five Arrested in Chandaka Youth Murder Case
Chandaka police have arrested five persons in connection with the murder of a 20-year-old youth, identified as Satrughna Birua @ Satura, of Jajpur district. The incident occurred late on November...
Bhubaneswar Mayor Addresses Growing Parking Woes, Calls for Better Arrangements Before Curbs
The capital city of Bhubaneswar is grappling with escalating parking issues, prompting Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Mayor Sulochana Das to voice her concerns. She emphasised that imposing restrictions on parking...
Odisha@2036: Chief Secretary Emphasises Partnerships, Just Transition and Ground-Led Planning
Odisha’s development pathway, amid rising climate risks, changing livelihood patterns and growing social vulnerabilities, must be anchored in partnerships between government, civil society, academia, markets and communities, emphasised Chief Secretary...
IIT Bhubaneswar and Survey of India Partner to Advance Geospatial Innovation
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar and the Odisha & Chhattisgarh Geo-Spatial Directorate of the Survey of India (SoI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on November 25, 2025,...
Dy CM KV Singh Deo Lays Foundation for OAIC Head Office
Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo laid the foundation stone for the new head office building of Odisha Agro Industries Corporation (OAIC) in Bhubaneswar on November 25, 2025....
Odisha’s Handicraft Legacy Gets a Boost with New Utkalika Outlet at Bhubaneswar Airport
In a significant step towards promoting Odisha's rich handloom and handicraft traditions, the new sales centre "Utkalika Aatithya" was inaugurated at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar. Handloom, Textiles,...
Five-Day Induction Training Boosts Competency of New PGTs
A five-day induction training program aimed at strengthening the professional competencies of newly recruited Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) in Economics and Political Science began today at IMAGE, Siripur, Bhubaneswar. This...
Odisha Vikash Conclave 2025 | Roadmap for People-Centric, Climate-Smart Odisha@2036
As Odisha approaches its centenary year in 2036, the state is preparing to develop a bold and transformative roadmap for the future. The Odisha Vikash Conclave (OVC) 2025, scheduled for...
IIT Bhubaneswar and ILS Transfer Novel TB Vaccine Technology to TechInvention
IIT Bhubaneswar and the Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar, achieved a major milestone in public health innovation by transferring novel TB vaccine technology to TechInvention Lifecare Limited. The National...
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