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.
Bhubaneswar Gears Up for Rukuna Ratha Jatra with Traffic Restrictions
In preparation for the annual Rukuna Ratha Jatra of Lord Lingaraj, the Commissionerate Police has issued a traffic advisory aimed at ensuring public convenience and safety. The iconic festival, held...
Assistant Engineer and Associate Caught Taking Bribe in Bhubaneswar
Odisha Vigilance apprehended Sanghamitra Pattanayak, Assistant Engineer of Balianta Block, Bhubaneswar, and his associate, Benudhara Parida, for accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 from a contractor. The contractor had been...
Bhubaneswar Police Encounter Leaves Two Chain Snatchers Injured Amid Ongoing Crackdown
The Commissionerate Police engaged in an encounter with two suspected chain snatchers on Thursday, leaving both individuals injured and subsequently hospitalized. The incident, which took place in the capital city,...
Odisha Expands Electric Bus Fleet: 40 New E-Buses Flagged Off Under CRUT
More Electric Buses, Greener Cities: Odisha’s Big Mobility Leap Soon, the fleet will be expanded with 100 additional electric buses under the state scheme. Further 400 e-buses will be added...
Bhubaneswar Gears Up for Expansion: Key Takeaways from BDA’s 150th Meeting
BDA’s 150th Authority Meeting Sets Stage for Urban Expansion and Infrastructure Growth The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) convened its milestone 150th Authority Meeting today, marking a significant push toward urban...
Odisha Guv Graces 76th Foundation Day Celebration of NCC at Cuttack
Cuttack hosted a momentous event as the National Cadet Corps (NCC) celebrated its 76th Foundation Day, marked by the culmination of a 23-day cyclothon that covered an impressive 850 km...
Railway Cleanliness Drive: RPF Fines 581 at Bhubaneswar Station in March
To uphold cleanliness standards at Bhubaneswar Railway Station, the Railway Protection Force (RPF), under Khurda Road Division of East Coast Railway, fined 581 individuals in March 2025 for spitting and...
Rural Works Engineer Arrested for Bribery in Bhubaneswar
Naresh Kumar Das, Assistant Engineer of the Rural Works (Public Health) Division in Bhubaneswar, was apprehended by Odisha Vigilance yesterday for accepting a bribe of Rs. 1 Lakh. The bribe...
Outrage at Ravenshaw University: Protesters Demand Action Against Intruders
Tensions erupted at Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, as hostel students staged protests against alleged assaults by outsiders on campus. The protests, initiated last night and continuing outside the Vice Chancellor's office,...
Bhubaneswar Kidnapping Case: Live-in Partner and Accomplices Arrested in Extortion Plot
In a dramatic turn of events, the Commissionerate Police in Bhubaneswar arrested five individuals, including a woman involved in a live-in relationship, for abducting her partner and demanding a ransom...
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