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Odisha First: Must-Know Facts for OSSC
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- Cuttack played a key role in Odisha’s early development, being home to the first capital, first radio station Akash Bani, and the historic Ravenshaw College.
- Puri marked notable beginnings in education and printing, with India’s first Odia printing service Utkal Printing Press and Sri Jagannath Sanskrit University.
- Berhampur contributed to Odisha’s cultural growth, housing the first cinema hall Sitaram Vilas Talkies and the first women’s bank.
- Odisha’s literary roots began with ‘Gyanaruna’, the first Odia patrika (magazine), strengthening Odia literature and public awareness.
- Konark Express and the film ‘Sita Bibaha’ (1935) showcase Odisha’s early advancement in transportation and cinema.
Firsts in Odisha – Important General Knowledge
| Sl. No | First Achievement | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Capital of Odisha | Cuttack |
| 2 | First Printing Press of Odisha | Utkal Printing Press, Puri |
| 3 | First Radio Station of Odisha | Akash Bani, Cuttack |
| 4 | First Patrika of Odisha | Gyanaruna |
| 5 | First Sanskrit University of Odisha | Sri Jagannath University, Puri |
| 6 | First University of Odisha | Utkal University, Vanivihar |
| 7 | First Cinema Hall in Odisha | Sitaram Vilas Talkies, Berhampur |
| 8 | First Mahila Bank | Brahmapur |
| 9 | First College in Odisha | Ravenshaw College, Cuttack |
| 10 | First Fastest Train | Konark Express |
| 11 | First Odia Film | Sita Bibaha, 1935 |
| 12 | First Odia Colour Film | Gapa Helebi Sata |
| 13 | First Odia Sishu Sahitya Patrika | Pravat, 1909 |
| 14 | First Odia Women Patrika | Asha |
| 15 | First Odia Monthly Patrika | Nida Runa |
| 16 | First Odia Newspaper | Utkal Dipika |
| 17 | First Daily Newspaper in Odisha | Dainika Asha |
| 18 | First Airport in Odisha | Biju Patnaik International Airport |
| 19 | First Girls High School in Odisha | Ravenshaw Girls School, Cuttack |
| 20 | First Law College in Odisha | Madhusudan Law College, Cuttack |
| 21 | First Medical College of Odisha | SCB Medical College, Cuttack |
| 22 | First Women University of Odisha | Sailabala Women’s University, Bhubaneswar |
| 23 | First Agricultural University of Odisha | OUAT, Bhubaneswar |
| 24 | First High School in Odisha | Cuttack Collegiate School |
| 25 | First Fertilizer Company in Odisha | Talcher, Angul |
| 26 | First Paper Mill in Odisha | Brajrajnagar, Jharsuguda |
| 27 | First Cement Company in Odisha | Rajgangpur, Sundargarh |
| 28 | First Jute Mill in Odisha | Konark Jute Mill, Dhanamandal |
| 29 | First Sugar Mill in Odisha | Aska Coop Sugar Factory, Ganjam |
| 30 | First Bihan Kendra of Odisha | Deras Farm |
| 31 | First Studio of Odisha | Kalinga Studio |
| 32 | First Port in Odisha | Chandabali, Bhadrak |
| 33 | First Modern Port of Odisha | Paradeep Port, Jagatsinghpur |
| 34 | First Odia Story | Rebati |
| 35 | First Odia Video Film | Bahini |
| 36 | First Odia Novel (Upanyasa) | Padmamali |
| 37 | First Odia Drama | Babaji |
| 38 | First Odia Epic | Mahabharat |
| 39 | First River Dam of Odisha | Hirakud Dam, Sambalpur |
| 40 | First Essay in Odisha | Bibeki |
| 41 | First Film Produced in Odisha | Shodh |