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.
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...
Allegations of Sexual Harassment Rock Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation
Serious allegations of sexual harassment have surfaced at the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), where four female employees working under Team SHINE have accused a former army officer, serving as the...
RATs to the Rescue: BMC’s New Flood Response Teams Hit the Ground Running
To contain the city’s persistent monsoon flooding, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday launched Rapid Action Teams (RATs)—specially trained units designed for real-time drainage intervention in flood-prone zones. The...
Odisha CM, Ministers Hear 1,000 Voices in Bhubaneswar Grievance Cell
The Odisha Chief Minister’s Office held the 12th phase of its grievance redressal program at Unit-2, Bhubaneswar, reinforcing the state’s commitment to being a “People’s Government”. Chief Minister Mohan Charan...
Odisha’s First GenAI Hackathon Unites Student Innovators at IIT Bhubaneswar
In a groundbreaking move that signals Odisha’s growing presence in the AI innovation ecosystem, IIT Bhubaneswar—alongside tech venture Jazzee—hosted the state’s first-ever GenAI Hackathon, “Trillion Dollar Opportunity 2025,” from July...
Baby Boom in Nandankanan! 11 New Yellow Anacondas Born
Nandankanan Zoological Park has welcomed 11 newborn yellow anacondas, expanding its thriving anaconda family to 25 individuals. According to zoo officials, seven anaconda hatchlings were born earlier on June 29,...
School Wall Collapse Kills Two Labourers in Bhubaneswar Outskirts
In a devastating incident on July 6, 2025, in Balipatana, on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, two tribal workers, Tulia Ho and Dalo Ho, lost their lives, and another, Kusha Ho,...
Chief Minister’s Grievance Hearing Set for July 7 in Bhubaneswar
The Odisha Chief Minister’s public grievance hearing will take place on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the former Government Primary School (Capital Nursery) in Unit-2, Ashok Nagar, Bhubaneswar. According to...
Empowering Odisha’s Educators for a Safer Future: Road Safety Training Triumphs
The Commerce and Transport Department, in collaboration with the School and Mass Education Department and the State Transport Authority of Odisha, successfully organised a capacity-building training program today for educational...
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