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Kalinga Ghat in Bhubaneswar Closed by Authorities
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 03:16 PM
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Officials have ordered the closure of Kalinga Ghat on the Mahanadi River in Bhubaneswar, urging the public to avoid the area until further notice.
The Odisha administration announced that Kalinga Ghat, a popular riverfront spot on the Mahanadi in Bhubaneswar, is now closed to the public. The decision was communicated through official channels early this morning, and signage has been placed at the entrance to inform visitors.
No specific reason for the closure was disclosed in the initial statement, but authorities have asked commuters, pilgrims and tourists to seek alternative routes for river access. Local transport operators have been advised to reroute any services that typically stop near the ghat.
The closure is expected to remain in effect until the concerned department completes its assessment and issues a clearance. Residents of nearby neighborhoods were urged to stay informed through local news bulletins and official social media updates.
Officials reiterated that safety remains the top priority and that the public will be notified promptly once the ghat reopens. Meanwhile, other riverfront attractions in the city continue to operate as usual.
No specific reason for the closure was disclosed in the initial statement, but authorities have asked commuters, pilgrims and tourists to seek alternative routes for river access. Local transport operators have been advised to reroute any services that typically stop near the ghat.
The closure is expected to remain in effect until the concerned department completes its assessment and issues a clearance. Residents of nearby neighborhoods were urged to stay informed through local news bulletins and official social media updates.
Officials reiterated that safety remains the top priority and that the public will be notified promptly once the ghat reopens. Meanwhile, other riverfront attractions in the city continue to operate as usual.