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.
Five-Day Induction Training for PGT Teachers Commences at IMAGE Shiripur
The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Odisha, has launched a comprehensive five-day induction training for newly appointed PGT teachers in Non-Govt. Aided Higher Secondary Schools. Held at IMAGE, Shiripur,...
Traffic Advisory Issued for President’s Twin Cities Tour on July 14-15
Gearing up for the Honourable President's visit to Odisha on July 14 and 15, 2025, the Police Commissionerate of Bhubaneswar-Cuttack has rolled out a comprehensive traffic advisory to ensure the...
Mumbai-based Woman DJ Molested in Bhubaneswar Hotel, 3 Including Nightclub Owner Held
A Mumbai-based female DJ, Hina Sheikh, narrowly escaped a horrific ordeal in Bhubaneswar after being targeted in an attempted rape and murder plot. The incident occurred at a hotel following...
Diarrhoea Outbreak Grips Ravenshaw University Hostel, 40+ Students Hospitalised
A severe diarrhoea outbreak has struck the hostels of Ravenshaw University, leaving more than 40 students hospitalised at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, Odisha. The crisis, attributed to...
Odisha Celebrates Bidyut Prabha Devi’s 100th Anniversary with Literary and Artistic Tributes
The 100th birth anniversary of Bidyut Prabha Devi, a luminary in Odia literature, was commemorated with a grand state-level celebration at Rama Devi Women’s University in Bhubaneswar. Organised by the...
Fire Erupts at OCA Conference Hall, Electrical Short Circuit Suspected
A sudden fire broke out at the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) Conference Hall on Saturday afternoon, causing significant property damage but sparing lives. The blaze, suspected to be triggered by...
CRUT Suspends Ama Bus Staff After Passenger Assault Video Goes Viral in Bhubaneswar
The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) has suspended the captain and guide of an Ama Bus operating in Bhubaneswar following the circulation of a disturbing video showing a passenger being...
High-Voltage Hazard Averted Amidst Mahanadi Floodwaters
In a high-risk incident during the ongoing flood crisis in the Mahanadi River, a high-voltage electric wire accidentally slipped from a technician’s hands and plunged into the turbulent waters near...
High-Tension Wire Snaps Over Mahanadi; NDRF Rushes to Scene
A potentially dangerous situation unfolded in Cuttack today after a high-tension electric wire snapped and fell into the Mahanadi River near the Munduli bridge area. The incident raised immediate safety...
BMC’s ‘Sahajog’ Drive to Map Urban Poor, Boost Scheme Access
To improve the last-mile delivery of social welfare benefits, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) will soon roll out a comprehensive ward-level survey aimed at identifying the urban poor and connecting...
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