Puri: Anticipating huge rush of visitors to Puri on the occasion of New Year’s Eve and New Year Day, Puri police has made elaborate arrangement to maintain law and order and avoid any untoward incident.
As part of its preparation, police had issued DOs and DON’Ts for people visiting the sea beach in the city. Besides, it has prohibited some items inside the Shree Jagannath Temple.
This apart, it also has opened control rooms-cum-police facilitation center/ help desk for December 31 and New Year 2026.
DOs
Follow instructions of Puri Police, Lifeguards & Volunteers.
Swim only in designated safe zones
Keep children under constant supervision.
Use dustbins and keep the beach clean.
Protect your belongings; stay alert.
Wear light clothing and stay hydrated.
Contact 112 or Tourist Helpline: 6370967100 for help.
DON’Ts
Do not enter deep sea or restricted areas.
Do not swim during rough sea or red-flag warning.
Avoid alcohol consumption on the beach.
Do not litter or damage public property.
Avoid overcrowded or unsafe spots.
Do not ignore safety announcements.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR DEVOTEES:
Mobile Phones, Electronic Items & Food Items are strictly prohibited inside Shree Jagannath Temple
ITEMS NOT ALLOWED
Mobile Phones
Cameras / Video Cameras
Camera Eye Glasses
Earphones / Headphones
Smart Watches
Power Banks
Any Electronic Gadgets
Any Food Items
Meanwhile, devotees have been requested to deposit prohibited items at authorized locker/mobile deposit counters, cooperate with police personnel, follow temple rules for smooth and peaceful darshan.
Entry will be denied if prohibited items are carried violation may lead to security action.
Control Rooms-Cum-Police Facilitation Center/ Help Desk for December 31 and New Year 2026:
Temporary Police Control Room at The Barricade Entry Point. (At Market Chhak): 112/6370967100 7008500767
Digabareni Police Control Room At Seabeach Chaitanya Chhaka Police Control Room At Seabeach /Light House Police Control Room At Seabeach: 112/6370967100 9437221537, 7978043421
Control Room At JBPC: 112/6370967100, 8917301767, 9937010323
Temporary Police Control Room At Singhadwar OP: 112/6370967100, 8908002207
Temporary Police Control Room At Temple Administration Office: 112/6370967100, 8895382128
Traffic Control Room Near Medical Square: 112/6370967100, 9437326306
Control Room At DHH, Puri: 112/6370967100, 7008151625
District Integrated Control Room At The Building Of Bagedia Dharmasala: 112/6370967100, 9437434733
Malatipatapur Control Room/ Tourist Facilitation Center: 112/6370967100, 6372263481
Control Room At Uttara Crossing: 112/6370967100, 9337800095, 9438188048
Talabania Parking Diversion Point Control Room: 112/6370967100, 7008493770
