The Economic Times

Odisha school textbooks found with 1,678 spelling, factual and contextual errors: Newton called a pilot, Hampi shown as Konark, equinox as equator

New Odia textbooks for Classes I to VIII contain over 1,600 errors. These mistakes range from spelling and factual inaccuracies to geographical and cultural blunders. The School and Mass Education Department is rectifying the errors. Revised content will be provided to students. The department is strengthening its review process for future publications.