Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Odisha Bans New Year Celebrations in Offices
The Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, has banned New Year celebrations in government offices.
He asked officials to focus on work and not participate in any greeting activities during office hours.
The Puri Jagannath Temple will be closed from 11 PM on December 31 to 2 AM on January 1.
Government employees' leaves have been cancelled till January 4 due to the expected influx of visitors.
The Chief Minister also distributed appointment letters to 1,543 candidates.
Meanwhile, Puri is under tight security with thousands of people gathering for New Year celebrations and to seek the blessings of Lord Jagannath.
The administration has deployed around 2,100 security personnel and installed over 300 CCTV cameras to ensure safety.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi banned New Year celebrations in government offices.
Officials were asked to focus on work and not participate in greeting activities during office hours.
The Puri Jagannath Temple will be closed from 11 PM on December 31 to 2 AM on January 1.
Government employees' leaves have been cancelled till January 4 due to the expected influx of visitors.
The Chief Minister distributed appointment letters to 1,543 candidates and emphasized zero tolerance against corruption.
- Who
- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and government officials
- What
- Banned New Year celebrations in government offices and enhanced security in Puri
- When
- December 31, 2023
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- To ensure government work proceeds as usual and to manage the expected influx of visitors for New Year celebrations and Lord Jagannath darshan
Government Officials
Public and Devotees
New Year Celebrations
Government Officials
Banned in government offices to maintain focus on work.
Public and Devotees
Thousands gather for celebrations and Lord Jagannath darshan despite the ban.
- Chief Minister
- Mohan Charan Majhi
- Date of Announcement
- December 31, 2023
- Government Offices
- No celebrations, work as usual
- Puri Jagannath Temple
- Closed from 11 PM to 2 AM
- Government Employees' Leaves
- Cancelled till January 4
- Expected Visitors in Puri
- Over 3.5 lakh
- Security Personnel Deployed in Puri
- Around 2,100
- CCTV Cameras Installed in Puri
- Over 300
- Appointments Facilitated
- 1,543
Sources
‘Focus on work, not on greetings, congratulatory activities’: Odisha CM to govt officials ahead of ‘English New Year’
Zero tolerance against corruption: CM majhi
Puri temple doors will be opened around 2 am on New Year eve
Puri under tight security as thousands gather for New Year, Lord Jagannath darshan