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Bargarh is a district on the Western border of Odisha connecting to Chhattisgarh. Prior to 1992; it was a subdivision of Sambalpur district. Bargarh is well known for the quality and Unique designed Cotton Sambalpuri handloom textile products that have wide demand in India and abroad. It is also famous for Dhanuyatra, the largest open air theater in the world. Debrigarh wild life Sanctuary which has miscellaneous forest fringing the Hirakud reservoir and is an abode of Tiger, Leopard, Gaur, Sambar, Spotted deer and Chowsingha is in Bargarh district.

National Handloom Day
National Handloom Day: Odisha weavers reviving dying art, being 'killed' with no aid from govt

As the world observes National Handloom Day today, the weavers need more than just awards and felicitations. They need economic support. They need patronage in terms of market and skill development training. 

Dawn to dusk bandh over student’s death brings normal life to standstill in Bargarh 
Dawn to dusk bandh over student’s death brings normal life to standstill in Bargarh 

The bereaved family members of the student have alleged that their son died due to the negligence of the school authorities. 

Thunderstorm with lightning alert
Subdued monsoon over Odisha; IMD issues thunderstorm with lightning alert

Southwest monsoon has subdued over Odisha with considerable drop in the rainfall activities in the past couple of days.

Padma Shri Haldhar Nag
Simplicity thy name is Haldhar Nag; legend of a Padma Shri who sells chana

Haldhar Nag was recently witnessed selling ‘Raga chana’ (Spicy chickpeas) during Rath Yatra in his village in Bargarh. No aversions whatsoever to any job, he is quite proud earning himself some money despite being a famous poet honoured with Padma Shri

Barpali bus accident
2 killed, over 20 injured in separate road accidents in Odisha

Around 18 passengers sustained injuries after the bus they were travelling in was hit by a speeding truck near Meherpada at Barpali in Bargarh district

Love for ‘Idli’, ‘Dosa’ in Andhra Pradesh comes as a boon for Bargarh farmers 
Love for ‘Idli’, ‘Dosa’ in Andhra Pradesh comes as a boon for Bargarh farmers 

he traders from the other side of the State are procuring the paddy from them, even paying higher than the price they would have fetched from the government. 

Odisha farmers decry delay in insurance payment, stage protest
Odisha farmers decry delay in insurance payment, stage protest

According to farmers there has been an unreasonable delay in providing insurance assistance to the drought-affected farmers. 

Relics from ancient civilisation unearthed in Odisha's Bargarh
Relics from ancient civilisation unearthed in Odisha's Bargarh

The archaeological excavation has been carried out by Gangadhar Meher University in which stone tools, rare coins, pottery weapons and artifacts made by early humans, centuries ago were found.

Summer 2022 Odisha
No respite from heatwave till Sunday, ‘Yellow Warning’ sounded for 7 Odisha districts for today

According to IMD, this year for the first time, Bolangir and Titlagarh are the two cities that crossed 45 degrees Celsius mark on Thursday with the temperatures climbing to 45.3 and 45.2 degrees respectively. 

Heatwave to bake western Odisha for next 3 days, humidity to continue in coastal belts
Heatwave to bake western Odisha for next 3 days, humidity to continue in coastal belt

As per Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre, high humidity may make life miserable in most parts of the coastal areas during the period. 

Fashion Show By Transgenders
An inimitable fashion show: Beating stereotypes, transgenders lit up Sital Sasthi ramp

The Sital Sasthi Jatra Committee in Bargarh's Barpali celebrated it in a unique way. The organisers went a step forward and held a fashion show for the transgenders in an attempt to honor their community and bring them into mainstream.

Costliest mango: Odisha farmer grows tropical fruit worth Rs 2.5 lakh per kg
Costliest mango: Odisha farmer grows tropical fruit worth Rs 2.5 lakh per kg

While Satyanarayan's farm has been turning the heads of many, his turnovers from the cultivation has streamed inspiration among many farmers.

Bargarh bride's mom killed in dispute over dance during wedding procession
Bargarh bride's mom killed in dispute over dance during wedding procession

The shocking incident took place at Salepali village under Melchamunda police limits in the district last night. The deceased has been identified as Kishori Rajhans.

Heat singes western Odisha
Heat singes western Odisha

There will be no large change in maximum temperature during the next 24 hours.

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