Khordha: In view of the developing cyclonic system over the Bay of Bengal and the administrative exigencies arising from the situation, the Office of the Collector and District Magistrate, Khordha, has issued an order directing all district officials to remain at their respective headquarters until further instructions.
According to an order dated October 25, 2026, issued by the Emergency Section, all officials of Khordha district have been instructed not to leave their respective headquarters without the express permission of the competent authority.
The order further states that all previously sanctioned leave for government employees in the district has been cancelled. Employees currently on leave or headquarters leave have been directed to resume their duties immediately.
As per the order, the cancellation of leave will remain in effect from October 26 to October 31, 2026. The directive has come into force with immediate effect.
The order was issued by the Collector and Chairperson of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Khordha, in view of the evolving weather situation and the need to ensure administrative preparedness and effective disaster management.
