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.
Wall Collapse During Drain Construction Claims Two Lives in Bhubaneswar
A heartbreaking accident unfolded in the capital city of Odisha when a wall collapsed during ongoing drain construction work in the Badagada Bhoisahi area, leading to the deaths of two...
Bhubaneswar Supermarket Fire in Lingipur Destroys Properties Worth Lakhs
A massive fire broke out at a supermarket near Lingipur in the Dhauli area of Bhubaneswar last night, destroying properties worth lakhs of rupees. The blaze started on the third...
Ama Bus Set Ablaze After Hitting Cyclist in Bhubaneswar
Chaos erupted under the Palasapalli Overbridge in Odisha's capital today when an Ama Bus collided with a cyclist, leaving the rider critically injured. Enraged locals responded by smashing the bus's...
Cuttack Police Nab Goldsmith Fraudster from Bengal Hideout After Year-Long Hunt
In a significant breakthrough, Cuttack Urban Police District (UPD) has arrested a notorious gold and silver smith accused of defrauding local jewellers out of precious metals worth lakhs of rupees....
AIIMS Bhubaneswar Launches Liver Transplant Programme and Robotic Surgery System
In a significant boost to healthcare infrastructure in Odisha and Eastern India, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has officially launched its comprehensive Liver Transplant Programme and a cutting-edge Surgical Robotic System. The virtual...
Third Accused Arrested in Transgender Anjali Murder Case
Ramachandi police arrested Chhabina Kandi (35), the third accused in the brutal murder of transgender Anjali, after 22 days on the run. Officers found him hiding in a hut near...
Woman Killed After Being Hit by Car Near Bhubaneswar Court
A 32-year-old woman, identified as Babita Das, died in a road accident outside the Bhubaneswar court on Monday afternoon. She was travelling on a motorcycle with her husband and young...
Conspiracy Alleged in OCA to Avoid Elections; Lalitendu Bidyadhar Mohapatra Walks Out Midway
Dissatisfaction over the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) elections boiled over during a special general council meeting, with member Lalitendu Bidyadhar Mohapatra accusing long-standing officials of orchestrating a conspiracy to...
IRS Officer Accused of Raping Woman in Bhubaneswar Quarters
Sahid Nagar Police registered a case against an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer in Bhubaneswar after a young woman accused him of rape inside his government quarters at Satsang Vihar....
Handloom Fashion Show Adds Glamour to 20th Bhabhya Toshali Swadeshi Mela
The 20th Bhabhya Toshali Swadeshi Mela featured a spectacular Handloom Fashion Show that celebrated Odisha’s rich textile heritage in a contemporary and vibrant manner. Organised by the Odisha Handloom, Textile,...
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