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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.

Maoist Poster
Maoist posters recovered in Bargarh ahead of 'Shaheed Saptah'

It is pertinent to mention here that the Maoists have called for observance of the 'Shaheed Saptah' from July 28 to August 3 and the poster has been put up by Maoist divisions of Bolangir, Bargarh, and Mahasamund areas.

Goods train derails in Odisha
Another train derails in Odisha's Bargarh; 'not at all connected with Indian Railways'

Several wagons of a goods train carrying limestone reportedly derailed in Bargarh. There has been no casualty.

RI Office Dahita, Padmapur
RI in vigilance net for accepting bribe of Rs 3300; arrested

As per reports, Suna demanded Rs 300 each as bribe to prepare land maps from 11 persons. A middleman named Samadeb Banchhor, gave the total bribe of Rs 3300 to Suna for the job.

Four of family murdered by relative over land dispute in Odisha's Bargarh  
Four of family murdered by relative over land dispute in Odisha's Bargarh  

Late on Monday night, the accused barged into the victim’s house and allegedly stabbed his nephew, daughter-in-law and their son and daughter using a crowbar resulting in their death on the spot.

Odisha police IIC lands in Vigilance net for amassing disproportionate assets; house raided   
Odisha police IIC lands in Vigilance net for amassing disproportionate assets; house raided   

Simultaneous raids were carried out on the properties of Birabar Bhagat, the IIC of Gaisilet police station in Bargarh district, on allegations of possession of disproportionate assets.

Power outage paralyses health services in Odisha; patients treated under torchlight in Bargarh 
Power outage paralyses health services in Odisha; patients treated under torchlight in Bargarh 

While Odisha continues to reel under an intense heat wave, the frequent and unscheduled power cuts have not only doubled the trouble but also paralysed healthcare services in the state.

This Odisha family of 22 members defines true meaning of togetherness
International Day of Families: This Odisha family of 22 members defines true meaning of togetherness

As the world celebrates the International Day of Families today, let's meet a family in Odisha’s Bargarh district in which the members are living together under one roof for generations.

Atiq Ahmed’s close aide Guddu Muslim
CCTV footage triggers confusion over Guddu Muslim; Odisha man clears air

Guddu Muslim had earlier reportedly stayed in Odisha’s Bargarh for almost 12 days from April 2 till April 13, and then fled to Chhattisgarh

Newborn's head gets stuck inside toilet pan
Newborn girl’s head gets stuck inside toilet pan of Bargarh district hospital, rescued

As per reports, the newborn girl was rescued safely by some local residents. The newborn has been admitted to the SNCU and her condition is said to be stable.

Medicine Store
Fake medicine case: Four Varanasi men arrested by Odisha STF

The arrested persons have been identified as Subham Jaiswal, Ritesh Kumar, Chandrasekhar Singh, and Gaurav Sharma. The accused have been brought to Odisha on remand after being produced at a Varanasi court.

Odisha groom picked up by police from marriage venue on charge of betraying girl  
Odisha groom picked up by police from marriage venue on charge of betraying girl  

Based on the complaint lodged by the victim, a team of Bhatli and Commissionerate Police raided the marriage venue and picked up Ajit soon after the ‘Batabarana’ ritual.

(From Left) Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed, Guddu Muslim
Is Atiq Ahmed’s close aide Guddu Muslim in Odisha? UP STF lands in Bargarh 

Guddu Muslim has been absconding ever since the death of the gangsters turned politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf

Triple Murder
Bodies of 3 persons recovered from house in Bargarh; triple murder suspected

The deceased have been identified as Tankadhar Sahu and his two wives- Madhavi and Draupadi. As per reports, Tankadhar had married for the second time after he failed to have any child from his first wife.

Farmer runs tractor over watermelon field
Bargarh farmer runs tractor over watermelon field after rain damages crop

After being clueless about how to repay the loans, Suna ran over the remaining watermelon cultivation using a tractor.

NAC polls: BJD wins Attabira in Bargarh and Hindol in Dhenkanal
NAC polls: BJD wins Attabira in Bargarh and Hindol in Dhenkanal

While the conch party won 11 out of 16 wards including the chairperson's post in Hindol NAC election, the BJP registered victory in five wards. However, the Congress party has failed to open its account in the urban poll.

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