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A long-neglected inscription attributed to Gajapati Kapilendra Deva was discovered in Jakampudi village of neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. A team from Utkal Sammilani (an Odisha outfit) visited the site on Sunday and inspected the condition of the historic artifact.

According to the delegation, the inscription is currently in a state of decay, with many of its characters (engraved on a large stone) slowly fading away due to weathering and neglect. Recognising its cultural and historical significance, the team has submitted a written request to the District Collector of West Godavari (NTR district) to initiate immediate measures for...