Odisha’s Malkangiri Sees Calm Return as 300 Villagers Go Back Home, Internet Shut for Another Day

Two Odisha Ministers visit Malkangiri; administration extends internet ban by another 12 hours

Odisha Ministers visit violence-hit Malkangiri as internet ban extends, addressing community grievances and ensuring peace restoration efforts.

Odisha’s Malkangiri sees calm return as 300 villagers go back home, internet shut for another day

Days after violence erupted over the killing of a tribal woman, around 300 Malkangiri residents have returned home. Internet services remain suspended as security forces continue vigilance.

Restrictions on Internet services extended for another 24 Hours; ‘Malyabanta Mahotsav’ suspended

Malkangiri: Following a ground assessment by RDC (South) Sangram Keshari Mohapatra and Malkangiri Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyay, the district administration has extended restrictions on internet services for another 24 hours. Official sources said the curbs will remain in force from midnight tonight until midnight tomorrow. The RDC and the Collector visited MV-26 today to review the situation firsthand. In view of the prevailing tension, the d…

Malkangiri Violence: Social Media Ban Extended by Another 12 Hours

Bhubaneswar: The Malkangiri district administration on Thursday extended the suspension of social media services for another 12 hours till 12 pm on December 12. Platforms including WhatsApp, Facebook, and X will remain blocked as authorities work to manage the sensitive law-and-order situation. This is the fourth straight extension since restrictions were first imposed on December 8. The initial 24-hour ban was followed by an 18-hour extension o…

Two Odisha ministers visit Malkangiri, administration extends internet ban by another 12 hrs

Malkangiri/Bhubaneswar, Dec 11 (PTI) Two Odisha ministers on Thursday visited violence-hit Malkangiri district and reviewed the situation, while the administration has extended the suspension of internet services by another 12 hours.Deputy Chief Minister K V Singh Deo and MSME minister Gokulananda Mallick reached the district headquarters town of Malkangiri and chaired a meeting with senior officials, including the Collector, ADGP (Naxal operati…

Internet Shutdown Extended For Another 24 Hours In Odisha’s Malkangiri After Recovery Of Severed Head

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Wednesday extended the prohibition on use and access of social media platforms in Malkangiri district for another 24 hours up to 12 pm on December 11. The restriction ordered by the Home department covers platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, X and other social media and any other form service through internet and other medium of data services. This is the third consecutive extension of suspension of these s…