Odisha government changes English spellings of 24 places

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Odisha government is changing English spellings of 24 places to match their Odia names. The move aims to correct mispronunciations and reflect the state's linguistic heritage. Objections are invited within 15 days. This follows Odisha's renaming from Orissa in 2011. Opposition criticizes the move as a diversion from governance issues.


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