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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.

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.

NAC polls: Voting underway in Bargarh’s Attabira and Dhenkanal’s Hindol
NAC polls: Voting underway in Bargarh’s Attabira and Dhenkanal’s Hindol

The counting of the votes will begin on April 5 followed by the declaration of the result. Moreover, the vice-chairperson election (Indirect) will be held on April 19.

Businessman's minor son abducted, killed for Rs 50 lakh ransom in Odisha
Businessman's minor son abducted, killed for Rs 50 lakh ransom in Odisha

According to sources, some miscreants abducted the son of a businessman and demanded Rs 50 lakh ransom. A complaint in this regard was registered on March 27.

CRPF jawan allegedly died by suicide
CRPF jawan shoots himself dead with service weapon in Bargarh

The reason behind his suicide is yet to be ascertained.

Man strangles mother to death in Odisha’s Bargarh, held  
Man strangles mother to death in Odisha’s Bargarh, held  

Kartika’s mother was a kidney patient and was staying with him. He was treating his mother. For the last some days, Kartika had been under mental pressure due to his mother’s disease. 

Attabira Police Station
Attabira NAC polls: Fake caste certificate slur on BJD candidate, police complaint lodged

The complainants alleged that the BJD candidate, Rajeev Kahanra has submitted the bogus caste certificate, but the election commission officials have not initiated any action against him so far even if all the proofs pertaining to the alleged cheating have been furnished.

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