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.
Odisha CM Emphasizes Smart Policing at 17th Raising Day of Commissionerate Police
On the occasion of the 17th Raising Day of the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissionerate, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi underscored the importance of smart policing and public safety, urging the...
STF Busts Drug Racket in Bhubaneswar; Peddler Held, 335 Grams of Heroin Seized
The Special Task Force (STF), Bhubaneswar, seized 335 grams of heroin near Hi-Tech-Bankual Road under Badagada Police Station on Wednesday and arrested the peddler. The accused has been identified as...
From Fruit Warehouses to Furniture Factories: Govt Quarters in Bhubaneswar Freed from Illegal Occupants
In a shocking revelation, government quarters in Bhubaneswar, meant for public servants, have been illegally occupied and transformed into commercial hubs, ranging from convention halls to fruit warehouses and furniture...
Government Quarters Eviction Begins in Bhubaneswar
The Odisha government has initiated the eviction process to remove unauthorised occupants from government quarters in the capital city. The eviction drive, jointly carried out by the General Administration (GA)...
Mysterious Drone Spotted Over Lingaraj Temple Sparks Security Concerns
A suspicious drone was observed hovering over the sacred Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar for approximately 15 minutes, raising serious concerns about the security of one of India’s most revered religious...
Two Govt Employees Arrested in Cuttack for Swindling Rs 1 Lakh From Rape Survivor
In a disturbing case of exploitation, the Lalbagh police in Cuttack have arrested two Odisha government employees for allegedly defrauding a rape survivor of ₹1.01 lakh. The accused, identified as...
Odisha State Maritime Museum to Revamp Indonesian Gallery
The Odisha State Maritime Museum in Jobra, Cuttack, is set to undergo a significant transformation with the renovation of its Indonesian Gallery. The Odisha government has secured approval from the...
IIT Bhubaneswar Hosts International Conference on Advanced Materials for a Sustainable Future
Pioneering Research in Sustainability: IIT Bhubaneswar Leads the Way! The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar, in collaboration with the Materials Research Society of India (MRSI), hosted the prestigious international...
One-Sided Love Turns Violent: Youth Held for Acid Attack Attempt in Bhubaneswar
In a shocking incident of one-sided love taking a violent turn, a youth named Sunil Sethi has been arrested after allegedly attempting to attack a woman with acid. The accused...
Body of Another Missing Engineer Recovered from Kathajodi River
The body of another engineer who went missing in the Kathajodi river in Cuttack district yesterday was recovered today. The victims, residents of Maharashtra, had entered the river for bathing...
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