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.
Bike Thief Sentenced to 10 Years in Jail, First Strict Punishment Under BNS for Organised Crime
In a landmark judgment, the Second Additional Sessions Court sentenced bike thief Deepak Sahu to 10 years in jail, marking the first time the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been...
Youth Critically Injured in Sword Attack Near AIIMS Road in Bhubaneswar
A youth sustained fatal injuries after miscreants attacked him with a sword on the AIIMS Bhubaneswar road while returning from the Khandagiri Jatra early Saturday. The victim, identified as Chintu...
Odisha Minister’s Domestic Help Dies of Electrocution at Official Residence in Bhubaneswar
A domestic help employed at the official residence of Odisha’s Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra died due to suspected electrocution late Thursday night, police said. The...
Odisha EOW Arrests Three Frauds Over Rs 2 Crore Online Trading Scam in Bhubaneswar
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Odisha Crime Branch has arrested three individuals involved in a large-scale online trading scam that allegedly defrauded victims of over Rs 2 crore. The...
BMC Cracks Down on Overcharging in Khandagiri Parking Lots
The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken stringent measures to curb arbitrary parking fee collections in the parking lots around the historic Khandagiri and Udayagiri caves area in the state...
ED Grills Former Congress Leader in Multi-Crore Sand Mining Scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has ramped up its investigation into illegal sand extraction and trading activities in Ganjam district. Former Youth Congress leader and alleged sand mafia Biswajit Patra is...
Worms in Hostel Food Trigger Student Outrage at BJB Junior College in Bhubaneswar
Students at the prestigious Buxi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar (BJB) Junior College in Odisha's capital have raised serious concerns over the substandard quality of food served in the girls' hostel. Multiple incidents...
Khandagiri Mela 2026: BMC Show-Cause to Parking Lease Holder for Overcharging
The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a show-cause notice to the lease holder managing parking facilities at the Khandagiri Mela following complaints of illegal overcharging. Reports indicate that visitors...
Kalinga’s Kitchen Brings Affordable Home-Style Food Subscription Service in Bhubaneswar
Kalinga Group has announced the launch of “Kalinga’s Kitchen”, a monthly home-style food subscription service designed to deliver fresh, nutritious, and affordable meals to residents across Bhubaneswar. The service focuses...
Odisha H&UD Minister Reviews Key Urban Projects in Cuttack, Directs Timely Completion
Odisha's Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Minister Dr Krushna Chandra Mahapatra today chaired a high-level review meeting at Unnati Bhawan to assess the progress of key ongoing and proposed developmental...
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