Odisha

State in Eastern India

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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This poll is about throwing Naveen babu out, says Amit Shah

Amit Shah pushes Modi's re-election, India's growth, and Odisha's development. Patnaik challenges BJP's Odisha promises. VK Pandian defends Naveen babu...

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Election Commission seeks report from Odisha DGP on violence

Election Commission seeks detailed report from Odisha DGP to take strict action during Model Code of Conduct period. Exemplary action in Andhra Pradesh with..

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People are going to show BJD the door this time: Dharmendra Pradhan

Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan discusses BJP's strategies to secure victory in Odisha, emphasizing the importance of Odia identity, development challenges,..

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BJP supporter killed, 7 hurt in clash in Odisha ahead of polls

A clash in Srikrushnasaran Pur, Ganjam district, between BJD and BJP supporters over posters of a candidate resulted in vandalism, road blockade, and imposition..

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NHRC seeks compliance report from Odisha govt in electrocution death of three tribal women

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the chief secretary of Odisha to submit a compliance report related to the electrocution of..

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Naveen has taken Odisha back by 50 years: Amit Shah

Amit Shah criticizes Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik for setting the state back 50 years. Shah accuses Naveen of hindering Ram Utsav attendance and misusing Modi's rice..

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Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi in Odisha, stays silent on Naveen Patnaik

Rahul Gandhi criticizes Modi and corporate favoritism, vows to protect Constitution. Mentions V K Pandian, Odisha's districts, and BJP-BJD relations. Advocates..

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BJP wants to destroy Constitution, scrap reservation: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that the BJP wants to "destroy" the Constitution and scrap the reservation provided to tribals, Dalits, and backward class...

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'It's clear that he...': Congress leader Jairam Ramesh makes big statement over PM Modi's Patna roadshow

Asserting that the BJP and BJD represent two sides of the same coin, Jairam Ramesh accused the BJD of tacitly supporting the Modi government's policies while..

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4th phase of LS poll logs 68.9% voter turnout

India witnessed a voter turnout of approximately 68.7% during the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections for 96 seats on Monday. Odisha, Telangana, Jammu &..

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Why no neta talks of hunger in Odisha's Kalahandi anymore

Kirati Majhi's journey from poverty to prosperity in Kalahandi district, Odisha, reflects the significant development in the region. The district, once known for..

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Over 17,000 cops deployed for peaceful 1st phase polls in Odisha

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Stage set for 1st phase simultaneous polls in Odisha on Monday

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PM Modi doesn't remember his pledges, taunts Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik responded strongly to Prime Minister Modi's accusation, highlighting various issues and promises made by Modi towards..

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Modi mounts direct attack on Odisha CM for first time in ’24 polls, Naveen hits back

Prime Minister Narendra Modi directly targets Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, questioning his leadership and knowledge of the state's districts. Modi..

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BJP won't win in Odisha even in next 10 years, says CM Naveen Patnaik

Naveen Patnaik confidently dismisses PM Modi's claims, assuring BJD's continued governance in Odisha. PM Modi challenges Patnaik's knowledge of Odisha districts..

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Congress spoke of Ram temple purification a day after President Murmu's visit: PM Modi at a rally in Odisha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly criticized a senior Congress leader's proposal to cleanse Ayodhya's Ram temple upon the INDIA bloc's assumption of power...