New Delhi, April 10 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the Hindi translation of the book 'Odisha Itihaas' written by 'Utkal Keshari' Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab. The book, available in Odia and English so far, has been translated into Hindi by Shri. Shankarlal Purohit. Union Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and Shri Bhartruhari Mahtab MP(LS), Cuttack were also present on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister recalled that about one and a half years ago the country celebrated the 120th birth anniversary of 'Utkal Keshari' Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab. Dedicating the Hindi edition of his famous 'Odisha Itihaas', Shri Modi said that that it is important that the diverse and comprehensive history of Odisha should reach...