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Similipal tiger reserve in Odisha to remain closed for tourists for monsoon season starting June 29

June 22, 2026Fact Now

The authorities of Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district announced that it will remain closed for tourists from June 29 in view of the onset of the monsoon season. Officials said the decision has been taken as a...

An official statement on Tuesday said that these guidelines were issued under the direction of Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, with a clear mandate for officials to ensure implementation in letter and spirit.

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Odisha issues monsoon SOP for urban bodies; 100% drainage audit mandated

May 6, 2026Fact Now

The Odisha Housing and Urban Development department has released a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to bolster preparedness for the upcoming monsoon season. An official statement on Tuesday said that these guidelines were issued...