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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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Naveen Patnaik's BJD Considering NDA Reentry After 15-Years| Sweep for NDA in Odisha?| Oneindia [Video]

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

The ruling BJD in Odisha hints at an alliance with BJP ahead of elections. Discussions led by Naveen Patnaik and JP Nadda in Odisha and Delhi reflect a potential shift in the state's political..

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Bill Gates arrives in Bhubaneshwar, visits slum and interacts with residents | Watch here | Oneindia [Video]

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

On Wednesday morning, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, alongside state government officials, made a notable visit to a slum in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Their destination was the Biju Adarsh Colony in the..

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No decision yet on BJP-BJD pact: Amit Shah

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After 3-week trial, 18 months’ jail for priest who molested Swede

In a swift judicial process, the trial of the alleged molestation case involving a Swedish national in Bhubaneswar concluded within just three weeks. The court sentenced Kundan Mahapatra to 18 months..
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Ahead of elections police upload NBW lists of Bhubaneswar, Cuttack on website

Odisha's DGP Sarangi instructs police to locate criminals evading NBWs for peaceful elections. Public cooperation sought to inform about criminals. The commissionerate police said they have uploaded on..
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Odisha: Race for convincing voters begins in Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency

Kalahandi, once known for poverty, is now a key part of Odisha's transformation. BJP and BJD both claim credit as the constituency heads to the polls. With BJP aiming to retain its hold, BJD is..
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Gupteswar forest declared as biodiversity heritage site

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