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.
Scorching Heat in Bhubaneswar as Temperatures Climb to 35.6 °C
The capital city of Odisha, Bhubaneswar, recorded a temperature of 35.6 degrees Celsius by 2:30 pm today, marking a slight increase from yesterday's 34 degrees Celsius during the same time...
Odisha Dy CM Pravati Parida Flags Off Bhubaneswar Half-Marathon
Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, along with badminton star Padma Bhushan Saina Nehwal, flagged off the Bhubaneswar Half-Marathon on Sunday. In a spirited celebration of Coal India's 50th anniversary,...
Maha Kumbh’s Waste Management Lessons for Bhubaneswar
The efficient management of floating waste in the Ganga during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, using smart solutions of engineering and technology, could serve as a model for cleaning polluted...
Commissionerate Police Bust ATM Machine Theft in Bhubaneswar, Six Held
Commissionerate police busted an ATM machine theft at Sriram Nagar in Bhubaneswar and arrested six persons in this connection. The accused have been identified as Vicky Debiprasad Mallia (29) of...
Odisha Vigilance Arrests Bank Secretary for Embezzling Rs 11.83 Lakhs in Loan Repayment Scam
Srinibas Mantri, Secretary of Ostia SCS under Central Co-Operative Bank Ltd., Saranda Branch, Banki, has been arrested by Odisha Vigilance authorities on charges of embezzlement. Mantri stands accused of siphoning...
Accomplice Arrested in Bhubaneswar Police Volunteer Murder Case
In a significant development, Mancheswar police have apprehended Sushant Nayak, alias Susei, for his alleged involvement in the murder of police volunteer Sahadev Nayak. Sushant was arrested from the Kanpur...
Odisha Effects Major Reshuffle in IPS Cadres; Twin Cities Get New DCPs
In a significant reshuffle, the Odisha Government has announced the transfer of several Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to new positions. The changes were notified in an official release dated...
UTKALIKA Modern Art Exhibition Ends with a Bang in Bhubaneswar
The closing ceremony of UTKALIKA – A Show of Modern Art, an exclusive exhibition from the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Mumbai, was observed today...
2-Day ADVIKA Convention Concludes at Kalinga Stadium
The two-day state-level ADVIKA Convention came to a successful conclusion at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, marking a significant event in the celebration of International Women's Day 2025. Deputy Chief Minister Smt....
7-Year-Old Orphan in Bhubaneswar Rescued After Alleged Abuse by Grandfather
A 7-year-old orphaned girl in Bhubaneswar was allegedly subjected to severe abuse by her grandfather, including being branded with hot iron rods. The case came to light when the minor...
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