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.
Daughter, Son-in-law Accused of Swindling ₹10 Lakh from Ailing Mother in Bhubaneswar
A heartbreaking case of alleged familial betrayal has come to light in Bhubaneswar, where a 70-year-old woman suffering from paralysis has accused her eldest daughter and son-in-law of cheating her...
Two-Wheeler Theft Racket Busted in Bhubaneswar
In a significant breakthrough, the Bhubaneswar police have dismantled a two-wheeler theft syndicate operating in the city. The Mancheswar Police Station arrested two habitual offenders, Dipu alias Trilochan Samantaray (26)...
Land Dispute Turns Violent in Bhubaneswar, 3 Critical
In a disturbing incident that unfolded in broad daylight, three individuals were left critically injured following a violent group assault in the Bharatpur area of Odisha’s capital city. The attack,...
CRUT Steps Up Road Safety and Green Mobility under ‘Zero Accident Day’ Campaign
The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) has ramped up its ‘Zero Accident Day’ initiative with daily counselling sessions and the administration of a Road Safety Pledge across all depots and...
AIIMS Bhubaneswar to Lead as Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease
AIIMS Bhubaneswar is set to be designated as a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for the management and research of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). This announcement was made by the Union...
BMC Accelerates Road Safety Initiative with Second Day of Driver Awareness Program
The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has completed the second day of its driver awareness program focused on road safety. This program builds on the momentum from the first day, during...
Bhubaneswar to Get Libraries in Every Block Under MPLADS Scheme
A transformative move to bridge educational gaps and promote a reading culture is underway in Odisha’s capital. Under the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), every block within...
National Seminar on 50 Years of Crocodile Conservation: Key Learnings & Future Directions
A National Seminar titled “Fifty Years of Crocodile Conservation: Learnings and the Way Ahead” was held today in Bhubaneswar, in collaboration with the State Wildlife Headquarters, Forest, Environment, and Climate...
Schools in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack to Remain Closed on June 20
All schools in the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) areas will remain closed on June 20, 2025. The School and Mass Education Department, in a letter...
CMC Seals Water Company in Cuttack Over Unfiltered Supply
In a significant move to uphold public health safety, the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) Health Department conducted a raid on a water distribution company in Sankarpur Das Sahi. Following allegations...
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