Bhojpuri is the official language and the local language is Hindi .
The local language is Bhojpuri , while the official language is Hindi .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

Of the women , Sara Takanashi ( USA ) , Sarah Hendrickson ( Japan ) , Coline Mattel ( France ) and Evelyn Insam ( Italy ) were the favourites .
Among women , the favourites were Sarah Hendrickson ( USA ) , Sara Takanashi ( Japan ) , Coline Mattel ( France ) and Evelyn Insam ( Italy ) .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

On 25 October 1975 a traditional Hawaiian blessing complete with royal procession opened the Hale Koa Hotel .
On 25 October 1975 , the Hale Koa Hotel opened with a traditional Hawaiian blessing and a royal procession .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

The Bank of London and The Middle East Plc are admitted by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority .
Bank of London and The Middle East Plc is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority and regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no