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Odisha govt imposes 24-hour social media ban in Cuttack amid communal tension

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The Mohan Charan Majhi-led Odisha government on Sunday announced a temporary ban on social media platforms, including WhatsApp, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter), across several parts of Cuttack following clashes between two groups that led to incidents of violence in the city.

According to an official notification, the restrictions came into force from 7 pm on Sunday and will remain in place until 7 pm on Monday. Moreover, the ban covers the Cuttack Municipal Corporation area, Cuttack Development Authority (CDA) region, and the 42 Mouza zone.
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