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.
Traffic Advisory Issued for Rahul Gandhi’s Bhubaneswar Visit on July 11
In anticipation of the high-profile visit of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday, July 11, the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissionerate has issued a comprehensive traffic advisory. The leaders...
BJD Women Stage Protest in Bhubaneswar, Demand Arrest of Nilagiri MLA
The women's wing of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) staged a massive protest in Bhubaneswar on Thursday, demanding the immediate arrest of BJP's Nilagiri MLA Santosh Khatua. The demonstration was...
Bhubaneswar Couple Arrested in Rs 6.3 Lakh Land Scam Case
In a significant development, the Nandankanan Police Station in Bhubaneswar arrested a couple, Surendra Mohanty (50) and Tapaswini Mohanty (44), on charges of cheating, obscene behavior, and criminal intimidation. The...
Union Minister Unveils 17 New Fisheries Clusters at ICAR-CIFA in Bhubaneswar
The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAH&D), Government of India, today celebrated National Fish Farmers Day 2025 at ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA) in...
Odisha’s Wild Heritage Grows: New Gaur Calf Born at Nandankanan Zoo
Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar celebrates a significant milestone with the birth of a healthy Gaur (Bos gaurus) calf. Born to in-zoo parents, this addition brings the total Gaur population...
Netaji Setu Between Cuttack and Bhubaneswar Becomes Danger Zone Due to Speeding, Wrong-Lane Driving
Reckless driving and lane indiscipline on the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Bridge—commonly known as Netaji Setu—linking Bhubaneswar and Cuttack has turned this vital corridor into a daily nightmare for commuters....
Odisha Gripped by Chaos as Drivers’ Strike and Bharat Bandh Disrupt Daily Life
Odisha is reeling under the combined impact of a statewide drivers’ strike and a nationwide Bharat Bandh, which have brought public transportation to a standstill and raised fears of an...
BMC Attack Row: BJP Leader Jagannath Pradhan Freed from Jharpada Jail
BJP leader Jagannath Pradhan was released from Jharpada Jail today after being granted bail, marking a dramatic turn in the high-profile assault case involving Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Additional Commissioner...
Brown Sugar Worth Rs 25 Lakh Seized in Bhubaneswar; Five Suspects Nabbed
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the Maitree Vihar Police Station in Bhubaneswar executed a surprise raid on July 9, 2025, near the Hatiashuni Water Tank, apprehending five individuals...
Jagannath Pradhan Gets Bail in BMC Assault Case
BJP leader and former legislator Jagannath Pradhan was granted bail by the Khurda District Sessions Court in connection with the alleged assault of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Additional Commissioner Ratnakar...
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