Odisha directs uniform use of revised English place name spellings

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The Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Department has directed all district collectors to ensure the uniform use of revised English spellings for place names across the state. These changes are intended to align English nomenclature with local Odia pronunciation.

Following a state cabinet decision and a June 22, 2026, gazette notification, government offices and institutions were mandated to update their signboards and nameplates within one month. Private and non-government institutions have been granted a six-month window for implementation.

Specific examples of the revised spellings include Angul as Anugola, Balasore as Baleshwar, Kendrapara as Kendrapada, and Cuttack as KATAKA. Additionally, the government has noted that some offices are still using outdated spellings and has ordered that Jeypore be replaced with Jayapur and Soro with Sora. Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Additional Chief Secretary, has instructed collectors to conduct comprehensive reviews to prevent inconsistencies in official naming.

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Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee · Odisha · Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Department

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[● 3 SOURCES] Government offices were required to adopt revised spellings on signboards within one month of the June 22, 2026, notification. kalingatv.com · pragativadi.com · www.socialnews.xyz
[● 2 SOURCES] Jeypore must be replaced with Jayapur and Soro with Sora. pragativadi.com · www.socialnews.xyz
[● 3 SOURCES] The department directed district collectors to ensure uniform use of revised English spellings for place names. kalingatv.com · pragativadi.com · www.socialnews.xyz
[● 3 SOURCES] The revised spellings are intended to align English nomenclature with Odia pronunciation. kalingatv.com · pragativadi.com · www.socialnews.xyz
[● 3 SOURCES] Angul is to be spelled Anugola, Balasore as Baleshwar, Kendrapara as Kendrapada, and Cuttack as KATAKA. kalingatv.com · pragativadi.com · www.socialnews.xyz
[● 3 SOURCES] Private and non-government institutions have a six-month deadline to implement the revised spellings. kalingatv.com · pragativadi.com · www.socialnews.xyz

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Odisha Collectors Given One Week To Replace Old English Spellings On Signboards [businessnewsthisweek.com]

5 days ago

Odisha Revenue Department directs District Collectors to use revised English spelling of place names [kalingatv.com]

5 days ago

Odisha Revenue Dept Directs Uniform Use of Revised Place Name Spellings [pragativadi.com]

5 days ago

Odisha govt directs collectors to ensure use of revised place-name spellings across state [www.socialnews.xyz]

5 days ago