The Collector barred visitors from 8 pm to 5 am. In September 2026 entry was reported as 5 am to 5 pm, with the hilltop cleared by 8 pm.
From orissapost.com · dated 12 April 2025 · read 28 September 2026 · no rider has confirmed it
In November 2025 the 3.5 kilometre road from Deomali Chhak to the top was closed for construction, with a longer diversion by Semiliguda, Dudhari and Uparakanti. No reopening date found.
No government order found · from odishatv.in · dated 23 November 2025 · read 28 September 2026 · no rider has confirmed it
Single-use plastic and littering are banned on the hilltop, with a fine reported in the press. Picnics and parties need permission from the administration.
From odishabytes.com · dated 12 April 2025 · read 28 September 2026 · no rider has confirmed it