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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Two die, seven go missing as boat capsizes in Mahanadi River near Lakhanpur in Odisha

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Women voters outnumber men in 4 Odisha Lok Sabha seats that go to polls on May 13

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Election Commission issues notification for fourth phase of Lok Sabha polls

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday issued a notification for the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections, which will take place on May 13 in 102..

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Prasad Harichandan heads election management committee of Congress in Odisha

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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik to contest from two assembly seats

Naveen Patnaik contests from Kantabanji in addition to Hinjili. 5th list reveals BJD candidates in Western Odisha, including turncoats, dropped MLAs, and women..

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Weather update: IMD issues heatwave warning for several states for this week, respite for Delhi-NCR; check full forecast

To be precise, heat wave conditions are expected in isolated pockets of Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal during April 16-20; north Konkan, Saurashtra and Kutch..

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Odisha: 5 killed, several injured as bus falls from flyover in Jajpur

According to officials, the ill-fated bus was traveling from Puri towards West Bengal when the incident took place.

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How a high tide ate up coastal village in Odisha, changed way people vote

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5 dead, 40 injured after Kolkata-bound bus falls from bridge in Odisha's Jajpur

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'Please grant bail to help cast vote': Pleas flood Odisha courts

Undertrial prisoners in Odisha seek bail to vote during elections, sparking a debate on voting rights. Legal experts highlight a new trend, advocating for..

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Congress gives ticket to ex-CM's son, changes nominees at three seats in Odisha

Congress makes significant changes in assembly seat nominations, introducing new faces like Sujit Mahapatra and addressing previous candidate replacements. The..

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'The Master': This class 5 passout makes netas feel they're a cut above the rest

Giridhari Barik, the renowned tailor in Odisha, has crafted bespoke clothes for politicians and various personalities for 40 years. From Biju Babu to CM Naveen..

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Congress picks royal scion to take on Kangana Ranaut in Mandi

Vikramaditya to contest Kangana in Mandi. Congress reveals 16 candidates. Internal disputes delay Haryana, Punjab, Delhi lists. Channi, Bittu, Kaur considered...

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Erosion pushes turtle nests 14 km in Odisha

ZSI-Pune study published in Marine Pollution Bulletin by Elsevier revealed Olive Ridley turtles moved 14km north at Gahirmatha due to erosion, forcing nesting..

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BJD moves EC against BJP leader Sambit Patra for distributing clocks with party symbol

BJD accuses Sambit Patra of distributing clocks with BJP symbol, lotus, and his photo. Delegation led by Sulata Deo submits petition to EC for model code..

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Weather update: IMD issues thunderstorm, rain alert in these states, check forecast here

IMD has predicted heatwave conditions for April 15 and 16 in Odisha and coastal Andhra Pradesh.

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BJD moves EC accusing BJP leaders of defaming women workers

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Thursday filed a complaint with the Election Commission (EC), alleging that BJP leaders and candidates have been defaming and..

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Remove tattoos within 15 days or face action, Odisha cops told

Odisha's SSB orders police to remove tattoos within 15 days or face discipline, causing confusion. Bhubaneswar police enforce zero tolerance, leading to officers..

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Kotia, where most say they vote in two states

Voters in Kotia, on the border between Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, are caught up in the two states' decades-long territorial conflict. But they're not..

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India Achieves Milestone With Successful Testing of Agni-Prime Ballistic Missile | Oneindia News 02:11

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Heatwave Spell: IMD warns of heatwave spells in April | El Nino, La Nina | Oneindia 03:31

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Naveen Patnaik's BJD Considering NDA Reentry After 15-Years| Sweep for NDA in Odisha?| Oneindia 02:26

Credit: Oneindia - Published on March 7, 2024

Bill Gates arrives in Bhubaneshwar, visits slum and interacts with residents | Watch here | Oneindia 03:02

Credit: Oneindia - Published on February 28, 2024

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