1. Odisha was formed on April 1, 1936, and therefore it is celebrated as Utkal Dibasa on April Fool's Day.

2. It was today 80 years ago that Odisha was declared a separate state.

3. Utkal, now known as Odisha, has a mention in our National Anthem (remember Panjab Sindhu Gujarata Maratha Dravida Utkal Banga)

4. Odisha was the first state to be formed on linguistic basis in 1936.

5. Renowned filmmaker Mira Nair was born in Rourkela. Also the famous international fashion designer Bibhu Mohapatra.

6. People of Odisha are known as Odia, the language they speak is Odia; and their dance form is Odissi. This is a combo not seen in any other state.

7. A plant species called "Odisha cleistantha" is named after Odisha.

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