BHUBANESWAR: In a decisive step to reinforce the primacy of Odia in governance, the Odisha government has ordered strict compliance with the use of Odia in all official work across government offices.

Bhubaneswar: State govt has yet again mandated the use of Odia language for official work at all levels, beginning from block offices to various departments.With several govt offices and departments ...

Odia playback singer Humane Sagar, whose powerful, unmistakable voice shaped an entire era of Odia film music, died on November 17 at the age of 34. The singer had been on advanced life support at ...

The Government of Odisha is deeply committed to preserving and promoting the state’s rich art, culture, and heritage. Since gaining statehood in 1936 based on language, Odisha has been home to diverse ...

BHUBANESWAR: It may take another year-and-a-half for the proposed Odia University, which aims at promoting study and research in the language, to see the light of the day.Five years after the State ...

BHUBANESWAR: The state government has asked all the higher secondary schools, degree colleges and universities to mandatorily display their signboards and nameplates of faculty and authorities ...

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar, Feb. 20: Odia today became the sixth language in India to get classical status following approval of the Union cabinet. The linguistic committee of the Sahitya Akademi had ...

Santula is a wholesome Odia vegetable dish, known for its subtle flavours. Unlike heavily-spiced curries, Santula relies on ...