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.
Artificial Intelligence Set to Transform Early Detection of Thyroid Disorders
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize the early diagnosis and management of thyroid disorders in India, according to Dr. Ashutosh Biswas, Executive Director of AIIMS Bhubaneswar. Speaking on the...
Serial Thief Caught in Bhubaneswar: Police Recover 25 Mobiles After Auto Driver Robbed
A 32-year-old auto driver, Rankanidhi Sahoo, became the latest victim of mobile theft in Bhubaneswar when his mobile phone was stolen by a passenger, Mithun Paikray, on May 19, 2025....
Professor Jagneshwar Dandapat Appointed In-Charge VC Of Utkal University
Professor Jagneshwar Dandapat has been appointed as he in-charge Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Utkal University on Tuesday. The decision, as stated in an official notification, is effective immediately and will continue...
IIT Bhubaneswar to Hold Open House for Prospective B.Tech. Students
Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar (IIT Bhubaneswar) is all set to host its Open House 2025 for aspiring B.Tech. students and their parents. This initiative aims to provide firsthand insight...
BMC Files Police Complaint After Locals ‘Inaugurate’ Crores-worth Garbage Processing Plant In Bhubaneswar
The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has lodged a formal police complaint after a group of residents and activists allegedly forcefully entered the under-construction Palasuni mega waste processing facility and held...
Odisha Plans Rs 200 Cr Technology Tower in Bhubaneswar, Eyes Major IT Boost
The Odisha government is planning to demolish the old OCAC building in Bhubaneswar to pave the way for a cutting-edge Technology Business Tower, in a move aimed at accelerating the...
Cybercrime Workshop Inaugurated in Bhubaneswar to Strengthen Investigation and Intelligence
A specialised workshop on "Cyber Crime Investigation and Cyber Intelligence" was inaugurated today at the Cyber Complex in Bhubaneswar, under the initiative of the State Crime Branch. Odisha Director General...
Odisha Unveils Underground Metro, Ring Roads to Decongest Bhubaneswar by 2027
The Odisha government has announced a major urban mobility initiative for Bhubaneswar, including the development of a fully underground metro rail system and new ring roads, aiming to tackle rising...
Two Held in Cuttack for Allegedly Shouting ‘Pro-Pakistan’ Slogans, Circulating Video
Odisha Police arrested two individuals in Cuttack on Saturday for allegedly raising "pro-Pakistan" slogans and circulating the video to incite communal disharmony. The accused, identified as Sourav Kumar Sahoo (27)...
Big Changes Coming: Traffic Signals to Vanish from Jaydev Vihar-Nandankanan Stretch
In a major push toward smoother urban mobility, Odisha’s Works Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan has announced that several key traffic decongestion projects in Bhubaneswar will commence within a month. Addressing media...
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