Odisha TV
Introduction '''Odisha TV''' or '''OTV''' () is an Odia Indian Cable Television station. It is owned by the Bhubaneswar-based Odisha Television Network. It was started and promoted by Jagi Mangat Panda. Odisha Television (OTV) is the first private Electronic Media in the state of Odisha.Launched in 1997 in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, the channel slowly spread to all major towns of the state. It was converted from cable to a satellite channel in December 2006.
List of programmes Most programmes of OTV are news based. It also has programmes related to art and culture, tourism, business, food and festivals. Some of its programmes include the following. *''Aagyan Mind Kale Ki''*''Gapa Saap''*''The Great Odisha Political Circus''*''Jibana Do Chakire Ashara Alok''*''Janamancha''*''E-News'' - Pupul Bhuyan (presentor)*''Jatra Ra Jatra''*''Khola Katha''*''News Fuse''*''Taste Of Odisha''*''Police File''*''Aparadha Diary''*''Akuha Katha''*''Sakalara Khabara''*''Sarbe Bhabantu Sukhinaha''*''Aapana Eka Nuhanti''*''Doctor Doctor''*''Bastu Bichara''*''News @ 9 Bulletin''*''News @ 9 Discussion''*''News @11 Bulletin''
Elephant rescue incident On 24 September 2021, an Odisha TV journalist died while another was critically injured when the boat they were travelling to cover the elephant rescue overturned due to the river current. An ODRAF personnel also died in the incident. The elephant rescue operation was put on hold after the boat overturned. The elephant was eventually found dead after he unable to cross the river.
See also *List of Odia-language television channels*List of longest-running Indian television series*List of television stations in India
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