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.
Culture Minister Calls for Odia Language’s Integration into AI & Digital Ecosystems
The Odisha Sahitya Akademi marked its 68th Foundation Day with a vibrant celebration at Rabindra Mandap in Bhubaneswar, highlighting its pivotal role in preserving and promoting the Odia language, literature,...
Three Youths, Two Cattle Run Over by Truck in Bhubaneswar
A highway truck went on a deadly rampage late last night, causing multiple accidents in Bhubaneswar’s Jaydev Vihar–Nandankanan route. The horrifying incident claimed five lives—three youths and two cattle. Around...
GARIMA Workshop to Honour India’s Sanitation Champions in Bhubaneswar
Odisha will host a landmark two-day national-level workshop under the GARIMA initiative on July 26–27, 2025, at the State Convention Centre, Bhubaneswar. Organised by the Housing and Urban Development Department,...
BJD Corporator Booked for Rape and Forced Abortion of Minor in Bhubaneswar
A serious case has rocked Bhubaneswar as a 19-year-old woman has accused Biju Janata Dal (BJD) corporator Amaresh Jena of rape and forced abortion. The complaint, lodged at Laxmisagar police...
Odisha Chief Minister to Address Public Grievances in Bhubaneswar on July 28
The Odisha government has announced a public grievance hearing session with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, scheduled for Monday, July 28, 2025. The event will take place at the former...
Leopard Skin Seized in Bhubaneswar, STF Arrests Two Smugglers
In a swift crackdown on illegal wildlife trade, Odisha’s Special Task Force (STF) apprehended two individuals near New Infovalley Road, Bhubaneswar, for possession of a leopard skin. Acting on intelligence...
Man Arrested After Failed Bid to Enter Odisha Secretariat with Fake ID
The Capital Police in Bhubaneswar on Thursday arrested Sandeep Kumar Pradhan (30), a resident of Balugaon, for attempting to enter the Lok Seva Bhawan with a fake secretariat entry pass...
BMC Engineer Jagannath Pattnaik Arrested in Crores-Worth DA Case
Odisha Vigilance arrested Jagannath Pattnaik, Executive Engineer at Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), for possessing disproportionate assets far beyond his known sources of income. According to official sources, the arrest follows...
Speech-Impaired Girl Found Hanging in Rented House in Bhubaneswar
A disturbing case has emerged in the Chandrasekharpur area of Bhubaneswar, where a speech-impaired female ITI student was found hanging in her rented room. The deceased Annapurna Nayak (21), reportedly...
Odisha’s Healthcare Gets a Tactical Upgrade: BHISHM Cubes at AIIMS Bhubaneswar
In a major leap towards enhancing disaster preparedness, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has received three cutting-edge BHISHM Cubes, marking a significant milestone in India's emergency medical response infrastructure. Developed under the Aarogya...
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