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.
Panchu Dola Melana Begins in Harirajpur with Traditional Fervour
The famous ‘Panchu Dola Melana’ festival commenced in Harirajpur village of Khordha district following the Holi celebrations, marking the beginning of a grand spiritual gathering steeped in tradition and devotion....
Odisha Prepares for President Murmu’s Visit; Security Tightened with Extensive Preparations
President of India, Droupadi Murmu, is set to embark on a two-day visit to Odisha, including Bhubaneswar and Nayagarh. Her itinerary includes an afternoon arrival at Bhubaneswar Airport, followed by...
Curtains Fall on Kalinga Literary Festival 2025 with a Spectacular Finale
KLF 2025 Breaks Barriers, Bringing Global Literature to Odisha The 11th edition of the Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) concluded on Sunday evening with an electrifying performance by the Indian Ocean...
Habitual Offender Arrested in Chandrasekharpur Robbery Case
Commissionerate Police arrested Bapi Nayak (22), a habitual offender, in connection with a violent robbery near Adarsha Basti, Niladri Vihar, Bhubaneswar that occurred on the evening of 19th March 2025....
Cuttack Cyber Cell Cracks Sextortion Case; Nigerian National Arrested from Delhi
In a breakthrough, the Cuttack Police successfully cracked a sextortion case that led to the tragic suicide of a victim. The investigation, initiated on March 1, 2025, after the victim's...
Police Crack Down on Jewelry Heist, Arrest Two in Bhubaneswar
In the early hours of March 23, 2025, a daring theft rattled a jewellery shop in Tarini Nagar, Unit-8, Bhubaneswar. The shop's owner, Prakash Chandra Sahoo, discovered the theft after...
Rs 5 Crore Gym Equipment Scam Shakes Cuttack Municipal Corporation
A major controversy has erupted within the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) over alleged financial misconduct in the procurement of gym equipment worth Rs 5 crores. The City Engineer and the...
Save Gangua Walk: Concerned Citizens Unite to Revive Bhubaneswar’s Historic Gangua River
Undeterred by relentless rain, concerned citizens and local residents gathered for a youth-led Save Gangua Walk in Samantarapur on World Water Day, highlighting the urgent need to restore the historic...
Fire Breaks Out at Garment Store on Janpath Road in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar was gripped by tension as a fire broke out at a renowned garment store on Janpath Road. Alert locals noticed a plume of smoke emanating from the shop and...
Commissionerate Police Declares No-Parking Zone Outside Judicial Complex in Bhubaneswar
The Commissionerate Police has declared the road in front of the judicial complex in Bhubaneswar as a 'no-parking zone'. The measure, announced on Friday, aims to ensure smoother traffic flow...
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