Tag: Official Language

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Is State hoodwinking people on implementation of Odia as official language?

Bhubaneswar: The use of Odia as Official Language of the State is yet to be implemented despite the fact that it was approved by the Odisha Cabinet twice in the past. The State Cabinet on March 14 had decided to amend the Odia Official Language Act 1954 and make provision for punishing government staff who […]

  • Saturday, 24 July 2021
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Odia to be used in all govt work from today

Bhubaneswar: All government letters, files and other official work at government offices across Odisha will be carried out in Odia from today. Though it came rather late in the day, the implementation of the Odia Official Language Act-1954 after the rules under it were approved by the cabinet recently has fulfilled the long-standing demand of […]

  • Tuesday, 20 July 2021
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Op-Ed: Nothing Official About The ‘Official Language’

“We got classical status for Odia language.” “We formed Odia Bhasha Pratisthan.” “We set up the Sarala Das Chair in JNU.” “We are now setting up an Odia University.” “We have even made it mandatory to use Odia in all official communication.” “We have done more than any previous government to preserve and promote the […]

  • Thursday, 10 June 2021
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