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# Odisha First: Must-Know Facts for OSSC

1. 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.
2. Puri marked notable beginnings in education and printing, with India’s first Odia printing service Utkal Printing Press and Sri Jagannath Sanskrit University.
3. Berhampur contributed to Odisha’s cultural growth, housing the first cinema hall Sitaram Vilas Talkies and the first women’s bank.
4. Odisha’s literary roots began with ‘Gyanaruna’, the first Odia patrika (magazine), strengthening Odia literature and public awareness.
5. 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 |

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