DM Kataka

Joint Excise-RPF Operation | Kataka In a joint enforcement operation, Excise Sadar Range, Kataka, in coordination with RPF, apprehended two persons from West Bengal and seized 28.800 kg of ganja being transported by train. The operation was conducted as part of the special enforcement drive to curb drug trafficking and ensure a Drug-Free Kataka. #ExciseOdisha #DrugFreeKataka

Open Tender / Spot Bidding Notice | Historic Balijatra Kataka 2026 The District Administration, Kataka invites eligible bidders to participate in the open tender/spot bidding for the auction and settlement of designated parking zones during Historic Balijatra Kataka 2026. Date: 16 November 2026 | Time: 3:30 PM Venue: Office Chamber of ADM (General), Kataka For detailed information, visit kataka.odisha.gov.in

📢 Extension of Quotation Submission Deadline | Historic Balijatra Kataka–2026 The District Council of Culture, Kataka, has extended the deadline for submission of quotations for installation of advertisement hoardings at the Upper & Lower Balijatra Grounds by 7 days. 📅 Last Date for Submission: 16.11.2026, 12:00 Noon 📅 Opening of Quotations: 16.11.2026, 2:00 PM 📍 Venue: Old Conference Hall, Collectorate, Kataka For details, visit: kataka.odisha.gov.in @CMO_Odisha @SecyChief @IPR_Odisha @Culturedeptt #Balijatra2026 #Kataka #Odisha

Enforcement Report | 1st Week of November 2026 7 vehicles (Hyva, Truck & JCB) seized and ₹1,40,920 realized towards overloading penalties by RTO, Kataka, during the first week of November 2026. Niali Tahasil recorded the highest seizure of 3 JCBs through joint enforcement by Revenue & Mining Officials. @CMO_Odisha @SecyChief @rdmodisha @MinesOdisha @IPR_Odisha #EnforcementDrive #Kataka #RevenueAdministration

The Monthly District Revenue Meeting was convened on 10.11.2026 under the Chairmanship of the Collector & District Magistrate. Deliberations focused on CRRR, progress of land identification for Godabarish Mishra Adarsha Prathamika Vidyalaya, expeditious disposal of land-related cases, revenue collection, land acquisition, enforcement activities and other key departmental priorities. Emphasis was laid on timely execution, interdepartmental coordination and efficient public service delivery. @CMO_Odisha @SecyChief @rdmodisha

A District Level Task Force Meeting on Minor Minerals was held at the Collectorate, Kataka, under the chairmanship of the Collector & DM, Kataka. Key discussions focused on source management, e-lottery, project-wise material requirements, enforcement, revenue realisation and inter-departmental coordination to curb illegal mining and transportation. @CMO_Odisha @SecyChief @rdmodisha @MinesOdisha

The Collector, along with the Hon’ble MLA, Badamba, and Sub-Collector, Athagada, visited Dalak, a remote tribal village under Debabhuin Panchayat in Narasinghpur Block, to explore the feasibility of relocating the villagers to a suitable location with improved access to healthcare, education, and connectivity, ensuring better opportunities and a brighter future for generations to come. @CMO_Odisha @SecyChief @IPR_Odisha

ତିଗିରିଆ ବ୍ଲକର ସମ୍ମିଳନୀକକ୍ଷଠାରେ ଅନୁଷ୍ଠିତ ଯୁଗ୍ମ ଜନ ଅଭିଯୋଗ ଶିବିରରେ ଜିଲ୍ଲାପାଳ ଏବଂ ଜିଲ୍ଲା ମାଜିଷ୍ଟ୍ରେଟ ଅଭିଯୋଗ ଗୁଡିକର ଶୁଣାଣି କରି ତ୍ଵରିତ ସାମାଧାନ କରୁଛନ୍ତି। @CMO_Odisha @SecyChief @IPR_Odisha

Collector & District Magistrate, Kataka, accompanied by the Sub-Collector, Athagada, conducted a site inspection of the under-construction Indoor Sports Complex at Panchagaon Mini Stadium to assess the progress of ongoing works and review the status of sports infrastructure development. @CMO_Odisha @SecyChief @IPR_Odisha @sports_odisha

At the District-Level Children’s Festival ‘Surabhi–2026’ in Kataka, the Collector & District Magistrate attended as Chief Guest and inaugurated the PM SHRI Exhibition. The Collector also interacted with students during the Model Parliament programme, highlighting democratic values and encouraging them to excel in academics, sports, arts and co-curricular activities through dedication and discipline. କଟକ ଜିଲ୍ଲାସ୍ତରୀୟ ଶିଶୁ ମହୋତ୍ସବ ‘ସୁରଭି–୨୦୨୬’ରେ ଜିଲ୍ଲାପାଳ ମୁଖ୍ୟ ଅତିଥି ଭାବେ ଯୋଗଦେଇ ପିଏମ୍ ଶ୍ରୀ ପ୍ରଦର୍ଶନୀର ଉଦ୍‌ଘାଟନ କରିଥିଲେ। ଏହାସହ ଆଦର୍ଶ ସଂସଦ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମରେ ଛାତ୍ରଛାତ୍ରୀଙ୍କ ସହ ଗଣତାନ୍ତ୍ରିକ ମୂଲ୍ୟବୋଧ ସମ୍ପର୍କରେ ମତବିନିମୟ କରିବା ସହ ଶିକ୍ଷା, କ୍ରୀଡ଼ା, କଳା ଓ ଅନ୍ୟାନ୍ୟ କ୍ଷେତ୍ରରେ ନିଷ୍ଠା ଓ ଶୃଙ୍ଖଳା ମାଧ୍ୟମରେ ଉତ୍କର୍ଷ ହାସଲ କରିବାକୁ ପ୍ରେରଣା ଦେଇଥିଲେ। @CMO_Odisha @SecyChief @SMEOdisha @IPR_Odisha

Foundation stones were laid for 44 Godabarish Mishra Adarsha Primary School projects across Kataka district. Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo graced the district-level programme at Bentakar Nodal High School. On the occasion, Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi interacted virtually with Class VII student Smruti Ranjan Sahu, enquiring about his aspirations and school facilities. A significant step towards strengthening primary education infrastructure and ensuring quality education in Odisha. @CMO_Odisha @SecyChief @IPR_Odisha @SMEOdisha #QualityEducation #Kataka #Odisha

9 vehicles seized & ₹2,01,001/- realised as penalties during 25–31 October 2026 in Kataka district as part of enforcement against illegal mining and transportation of minor minerals. Kantapada Tahasil recorded the highest number of seizures (3). @CMO_Odisha @SecyChief @IPR_Odisha @rdmodisha @MinesOdisha #IllegalMining #Enforcement #Kataka

The three-day grand finale of Kataka Natyotsav 2026 concluded on a grand note at Ravenshaw University, Kataka, celebrating the rich legacy of theatre, artistic excellence, young talent, and cultural heritage. The festival marked a memorable culmination of creativity, youthful enthusiasm, and theatrical brilliance. @CMO_Odisha @SecyChief @IPR_Odisha @Culturedeptt #KatakaNatyotsav2026 #YoungTalent #Theatre #CulturalHeritage

District-Level Mandia Divas was celebrated at Sanskruti Bhawan, Kataka in the presence of Collector & DM and other dignitaries. The event highlighted the nutritional benefits of millets, promotion of millet cultivation, and farmers’ income enhancement. Progressive farmers and a Women’s Self-Help Group were felicitated for their outstanding contributions. @CMO_Odisha @SecyChief @IPR_Odisha @krushibibhag #MandiaDivas #OdishaMillets #Kataka

🎭 କଟକ ନାଟ୍ୟୋତ୍ସବ–୨୦୨୬ | ଦ୍ୱିତୀୟ ଦିବସ ଚୂଡ଼ାନ୍ତ ପର୍ଯ୍ୟାୟର ଦ୍ୱିତୀୟ ଦିବସରେ ପରିବେଶ ସୁରକ୍ଷା, ନାଟ୍ୟକଳାର ଇତିହାସ, ନାରୀ ସୁରକ୍ଷା ଓ ଲିଙ୍ଗଗତ ବୈଷମ୍ୟ ଉପରେ ଆଧାରିତ ୪ଟି ନାଟକ ମଞ୍ଚସ୍ଥ ହୋଇଥିଲା। ଯୁବ କଳାକାରମାନଙ୍କ ପ୍ରଭାବଶାଳୀ ଅଭିନୟ ଦର୍ଶକଙ୍କୁ ଆକୃଷ୍ଟ କରିଥିଲା। Kataka Natyotsav 2026 | Day 2 Four plays—Satya Jebe Katha Kuhe, Jarjara, Maan-Ki and Adrushya Aparadhi—highlighted key social issues, including environmental conservation, theatre history, women's safety and gender discrimination. Young artists impressed audiences with their impactful performances. @CMO_Odisha @SecyChief @IPR_Odisha @Culturedeptt #KatakaNatyotsav2026 #Day2 #YoungTalent #Theatre #Odisha

Kataka Natyotsav 2026 | Grand Finale – Day 1 A grand celebration of art, culture, and theatrical excellence! The first day of the Grand Finale of Kataka Natyotsav 2026 marked a significant occasion, celebrating the rich heritage of theatre, artistic expression, and cultural tradition. The event brought together creativity, talent, and dedication, reflecting the enduring spirit of performing arts. A remarkable beginning to the grand finale, honouring the timeless legacy of theatre and its contribution to our cultural identity. @CMO_Odisha @SecyChief @IPR_Odisha @Culturedeptt #KatakaNatyotsav2026 #GrandFinale #Day1 #TheatreFestival #PerformingArts #ArtAndCulture #CulturalHeritage #CelebratingTheatre

The grand finale of Katak Natyotsav 2026 begins! The stage is set for a spectacular celebration of young talent, boundless potential, artistic excellence and captivating performances, showcasing the creativity of emerging artists and the vibrant spirit of our rich cultural heritage. @CMO_Odisha @SecyChief @IPR_Odisha @Culturedeptt #KatakNatyotsav2026 #GrandFinale #YoungTalent #CulturalHeritage

|| କଟକ ନାଟ୍ୟୋତ୍ସବ ୨୦୨୬ || youtube.com/live/tSZJ8dzaCgg… via @YouTube @CMO_Odisha @SecyChief @IPR_Odisha @Culturedeptt

Collector & DM visited the Satkosia Eco Retreat site and chaired a preparatory review meeting with all stakeholders for the upcoming 2026–27 season. All concerned were directed to complete their respective arrangements by the 10th. M/s Agaman, the organising agency, was instructed to enhance the site's appeal and ensure an attractive and memorable visitor experience. @CMO_Odisha @SecyChief @odisha_tourism

🗳️ ELC Competitions 2026 | Essay & Quiz The Office of the Collector & District Election Officer, Kataka in coordination with CEO Odisha, invites students of schools and colleges with Electoral Literacy Clubs to participate in Essay & Quiz Competitions to promote electoral awareness and democratic values. 📅 *2–20 November 2026* @OdishaCeo @ECISVEEP @IPR_Odisha #ELCCompetition2026 #ECISVEEP #ElectoralLiteracy