[1][2][3][4] Launched in 1997 in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, the channel slowly spread to all major towns of the state.

It also has programmes related to art and culture, tourism, business, food and festivals.

[5] 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.

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.