Odisha Panchayati Raj Dept Flags Fake Order On BDO Promotions; Cyber Cell To Investigate

Odisha Panchayati Raj Dept Warns Against Fake Promotion Order; FIR for Cyber Probe

The Odisha government has cautioned officials and the public against a fake and fabricated promotion order allegedly issued in the name of the Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water (PR & DW) Department, which has been widely circulated on social media. In a letter dated July 14, 2026, Special Secretary Surya Narayan Dash informed all Collectors and District Magistrates about the circulation of the forged document and […] The post Odisha Panchayati Raj…

Odisha Panchayati Raj Dept Flags Fake Order On BDO Promotions; Cyber Cell To Investigate

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department has issued a statewide alert warning district administrations, government staff, and the general public against a fraudulent government order circulating on social media. The forged document, falsely carrying the department’s name and dated July 3, 2026, allegedly announced promotions of several Gram Panchayat Development Officers (GPDOs) and Progress Assistants (PAs) to the po…