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.
Bhubaneswar Police Bust Notorious Vehicle Theft Gang; 2 Held
Bhubaneswar Urban Police District (UPD) has successfully dismantled a gang responsible for a series of vehicle thefts across multiple districts. Law enforcement officials recovered ten stolen four-wheelers and arrested two...
BMC to Observe ‘Dry Day’ to Combat Dengue in Bhubaneswar
The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched an extensive campaign to control the spread of dengue by observing "Dry Day" across all wards. As part of this initiative, corporators will...
Bhubaneswar Battles Flash Floods After Brisk Rain!
The capital city of Odisha, Bhubaneswar, grappled with flash floods following a sudden rain, turning streets into rivers and disrupting normal life. The situation underscores the challenges of inadequate infrastructure...
Roof Collapse in Bhubaneswar: One Dead, Two Critical Amid Demolition Work
An old roof collapsed during demolition work at a construction site in Bhubaneswar, trapping three labourers under debris on Tuesday late evening. The tragedy, which occurred at Pokhariput Lingaraj Vihar,...
H&UD Minister Inspects Drainage System in Bhubaneswar Ahead of Monsoon
With the monsoon season around the corner, Odisha's Housing & Urban Development Minister, Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, conducted an on-site inspection of Bhubaneswar's drainage system today. His visit was aimed...
Child Safety in Focus: Odisha Police’s Timely Response Rescues Minors
In a swift and efficient rescue operation, the Mancheswar Police successfully located and recovered an 11-year-old girl who had gone missing on June 1, 2025. The child, a resident of...
Late-Night Online Food Orders Surge in Bhubaneswar as Busy Lives Fuel New Trend
The bustling capital of Odisha, Bhubaneswar, is witnessing a remarkable shift in dining habits as online food delivery becomes a lifeline for its busy residents. With packed schedules leaving little...
Bhubaneswar: Man Allegedly Strangles Wife, Abandons Body at Hospital
A man allegedly strangled his wife to death and fled after abandoning her body at Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar, reports said. The incident took place in the Mancheswar area late...
7-Month-Old White Tiger Cub Dies at Nandankanan Zoo
In a heartbreaking development, a 7-month-old female white tiger cub died suddenly at Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on June 1, 2025. The cub, born to white tigress Rupa...
Bhubaneswar: Man Arrested After Rash Driving Spree Injures Three Grievously
A chaotic scene unfolded near the Unit-II Petrol Pump in Bhubaneswar this morning when a reckless driver, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, ploughed through vehicles and pedestrians, leaving a...
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