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.
Student from West Bengal Drowns in Kuakhai River on Bhubaneswar Outskirts
A joyful tour turned tragic when a 19-year-old student, Ankan Tripathi, drowned in the Kuakhai River near the Baliyatra ground in Bhubaneswar on Saturday afternoon. Ankan, a resident of Sandhyaneelay...
Odisha Scraps Old Metro Tender, Plans Fresh Proposal for Bhubaneswar Project
The Odisha government has scrapped the previous tender and contract awarded to Ceigall India and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for the design and construction of the Bhubaneswar Metro...
Orissa High Court Pulls Up Authorities Over Waterlogging and Mismanagement in Cuttack
The Orissa High Court has expressed serious concern over the persistent waterlogging issue in Cuttack, criticizing the lack of progress on crucial drainage projects. Despite plans to construct a drainage...
Six Hardcore Criminals Nabbed in Cuttack, Five Firearms Seized
The Malgodown Police Station, in coordination with the Special Squad of Commissionerate Police, apprehended six hardcore criminals and seized a cache of firearms and ammunition believed to be part of...
Bhubaneswar Revenue Staffer Caught Taking Rs 30K Bribe
A Junior Revenue Assistant (JRA) at the Office of the Sub-Collector, Bhubaneswar, was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000 for processing a pending certificate case file. The...
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...
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