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From Odisha to Uttarakhand: 8 Indian States and Cities That Changed Their Names
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From Orissa to Odisha: 8 Indian States and Cities That Changed Their Names
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25-02-2026, 05:41
From Orissa to Odisha: 8 Indian States and Cities That Changed Their Names
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Kerala to Keralam: Central government approves name change for Kerala, fulfilling a proposal by CM Pinarayi Vijayan.
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Odisha (formerly Orissa): Renamed in 2011, reflecting the Odia language and ancient 'Odra Desha' roots.
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Uttarakhand (formerly Uttaranchal): Renamed in 2007 to honor activists of the 'Uttarakhand Movement'.
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Mumbai (formerly Bombay): Changed in 1995, honoring goddess Mumbadevi and highlighting Marathi heritage.
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Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore): Adopted in 2014, prioritizing local Kannada name 'Benda-kaalu-ooru'.
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