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.
Class 10 Student Goes Missing in Kathajodi River
A 16-year-old boy went missing in the Kathajodi River in Cuttack district on Friday. Locals suspect he drowned while bathing. The boy, Shriyanshu Das, lived in Madhuban, Kendrapara. He studied...
Durga Puja Idol Immersion Turns Violent in Cuttack; DCP Among Six Injured in Group Clash
A Durga Puja idol immersion procession in Cuttack descended into violence late Friday night, leaving at least six people, including Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Rishikesh Khilari, injured. The incident...
Odisha Police Announce Rs 50K Reward for Choudwar Jail Escapees
Odisha Police and Commissionerate Police have issued a WANTED alert for two individuals from Bihar, who escaped from Choudwar jail. Raja Sahani, son of Mahesh Sahani, resides in Lohiya Nagar,...
Odisha Lalit Kala Akademi Hosts ‘Viksit Bharat’ Painting Workshop in Bhubaneswar
The Odisha Lalit Kala Akademi, with the support of the Department of Odia Language, Literature and Culture, organised a painting workshop on the theme “Viksit Bharat” on October 2 at...
Two Prisoners Escape from Choudwar Jail: 2 Warders Suspended
Two warders of the Choudwar Jail in Cuttack have been suspended for negligence in duty after Two Prisoners escaped from the jail. The Chief Warder also faced suspension for lack...
Two Murder Accused Escape Choudwar Jail in Midnight Breakout
Two murder accused escaped from Choudwar Circle Jail in Cuttack around 1 a.m. on Friday. Both prisoners hailed from Bihar and were lodged in connection with a murder case. They...
Durga Puja: Grand Immersion Ceremony Underway in Cuttack & Bhubaneswar; 122 Platoons Deployed for Security
The grand farewell to Goddess Durga has begun in Odisha’s Twin City as devotees in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar escort idols in colourful processions for immersion, marking the conclusion of this...
Odisha Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy Joins Women’s Health Drive at AIIMS Bhubaneswar
Smt. Surama Padhy, Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, visited AIIMS Bhubaneswar and actively participated in the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar campaign. The initiative, led by AIIMS Bhubaneswar, aims to...
Traffic Restrictions Announced for Durga Puja Immersion in Bhubaneswar
In anticipation of the grand immersion processions of Goddess Durga on October 3, 2025, the Commissionerate Police Bhubaneswar-Cuttack has issued a public notice detailing traffic restrictions and designated immersion sites...
Cuttack Bali Yatra 2025 to Expand Across Upper and Lower Grounds
The historic Bali Yatra festival in Cuttack is set to return with a significantly expanded footprint this year, covering both the upper and lower grounds near Gadagadia Ghat, pending final...
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