Odisha Updates English Spellings of 24 Place Names to Match Odia Roots
The Odisha government proposed changes to the English spellings of 24 place names throughout the state. This includes Khurda, Balasore, and Keonjhar. This initiative aims to restore their authentic Odia language and cultural identity. A public notification issued on February 4 states that the goal is to ensure official records reflect the correct Odia pronunciation,