Odisha
State in Eastern India
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Odisha, formerly Orissa, is an Indian state located in Eastern India. It is the eighth-largest state by area, and the eleventh-largest by population, with over 41 million inhabitants. The state also has the third-largest population of Scheduled Tribes in India. It neighbours the states of Jharkhand and West Bengal to the north, Chhattisgarh to the west, and Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to the south. Odisha has a coastline of 485 kilometres (301 mi) along the Bay of Bengal in Indian Ocean. The region is also known as Utkaḷa and is mentioned by this name in India's national anthem, Jana Gana Mana. The language of Odisha is Odia, which is one of the Classical languages of India.
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Weather update: IMD issues heatwave warning for several states for this week, respite for Delhi-NCR; check full forecastTo be precise, heat wave conditions are expected in isolated pockets of Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal during April 16-20; north Konkan, Saurashtra and Kutch during Tuesday-Wednesday; coastal Andhra..DNA - Published | |
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'Please grant bail to help cast vote': Pleas flood Odisha courtsUndertrial prisoners in Odisha seek bail to vote during elections, sparking a debate on voting rights. Legal experts highlight a new trend, advocating for potential legislative changes to allow these..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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IMD weather report: Heatwave alert in Odisha, Kerala, Tamil Nadu; rainfall in these states, check state-wise forecastThe weather department has also predicted light to moderate rains, and hailstorms in East, Central and Peninsular India till 9 April.DNA - Published | HC notice to Odisha on plea to ban private practice by government doctorsThe Orissa High Court issues notice to the state government following a PIL by activist Narayan Chandra Jena, addressing concerns about government doctors' private practice affecting healthcare quality..IndiaTimes - Published |
BJP Odisha vice president Lekhasri Samantasinghar resigns, joins BJD ahead of pollsIndiaTimes - Published | To monetize wife's YouTube channel, Odisha teacher uploads questions before examIndiaTimes - Published |
Ahead of elections, Odisha police seize Rs 55 lakh cash in SonepurIndiaTimes - Published | Night trial of new gen Agni-Prime missile successfulIndia successfully tests Agni-Prime missile with 1,000-2,000 km range from Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. Strategic Forces Command, DRDO, Defence Ministry officials present. Agni-5 missile with MIRVs also..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Congress appoints Bhakta Charan Das as campaign head for OdishaIndiaTimes - Published | BJD mined Rs 340 crore from Aditya Birla Group, Jindal coOdisha's Naveen Patnaik-led BJD received Rs 944 crore in donations via bonds, with contributions from various companies including Aditya Birla Group, Grasim Industries, and Jindal Stainless Ltd among..IndiaTimes - Published |
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