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.
Commissionerate Police Raid 3 Bars in Bhubaneswar, Seize DJ Consoles
Commissionerate Police swung into action mode in the capital ahead of the festival season, conducting simultaneous late-night raids on three bars and seizing DJ consoles along with other sound equipment....
Overnight Search Ends as Body of Bhubaneswar Youth Recovered from Kuakhai River
A tragic incident occurred in Bhubaneswar late Saturday night when a man jumped into the Kuakhai River from the Tankapani Bridge. The deceased has been identified as Bhavani Shankar Khatei,...
Bhubaneswar Green Mission: 15 Miyawaki Forests & 1 Lakh Saplings Target
In a concerted effort to transform the capital from a concrete jungle into a vibrant, pollution-free green city, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has ramped up its massive urban plantation...
National Film Festival ‘Samarthya 2026’ in Bhubaneswar: Top Films & Artists Awarded
The Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department of the Government of Odisha successfully organized 'Samarthya 2026', a national short film festival, at the MMIT Auditorium in...
EOW Arrests Ex-Director in Rs 15 Crore ‘UTOPIA’ Housing Scam
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in Bhubaneswar arrested 49-year-old Pramod Kumar Sahoo, the former Director of M/s Mishra Creations Pvt. Ltd., on September 5, 2026, for his involvement in a...
‘Decision in a short time’: Minister assures agitating teachers in Bhubaneswar
Odisha’s Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, along with Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, visited the teachers’ protest site and assured agitators that their long-pending demands would be resolved in a short...
“Don’t waste time on social media, study with focus”: Odisha CM tells students on Teachers’ Day
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday urged students to avoid wasting time on social media or falling prey to misinformation. Speaking at the Teachers’ Day (Guru Divas) programme at...
Odisha Cancels Teachers’ Day Award Ceremony Amid Protests
Teachers in Odisha were left disappointed after the Mukhyamantri Shiksha Puraskar ceremony for 2024 and 2025 was cancelled at the last moment. The awards, scheduled for Teachers’ Day, had finalized...
Robber Gangs Busted in Bhubaneswar: 7 Women Arrested
Female criminals are increasingly targeting crowded public spaces, transit systems, and temples in the capital city. In a major crackdown, the Nayapalli Police arrested seven female robbers on Friday across...
Commissionerate Police Hold Preparatory Meeting to Ensure Peaceful Ganesh Puja
The Commissionerate Police on Thursday held a preparatory meeting at Saheed Bhawan to review security measures and ensure the smooth conduct of Ganesh Puja and subsequent immersion processions. The meeting...
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