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Bargarh Bus owners cry foul over construction of market complex in place of new bus stand

Bargarh: The private bus owners in Bargarh are now in distress over the construction of a market complex by the District Municipal Authorities over a place reportedly meant for the construction of the new private bus stand. Convener of the Bargarh Private Bus Owners’ Association, Debadatta Mishra alleged, “Funds which were allocated only for the […]

  • Friday, 30 July 2021
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12-hour bandh called in Bhuban and Paikmal

Dhenkanal/Bargarh: A 12-hour bandh has been called by the members of Regional Development Committee in Bhuban area of Dhenkanal district over lack of adequate facilities at the Bhuban government hospital. The protesters have also demanded appointment of permanent doctors in the hospital. The Committee members have reportedly staged a road blockade on National Highway 53. […]

  • Thursday, 29 July 2021
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Lawyers to intensify agitation for HC bench in Western Odisha

Sambalpur: Demanding establishment of a permanent bench of Orissa High Court in western Odisha, agitating lawyers have decided to intensify their protest and a meeting in this regard was convened in Bargarh. During the meeting, discussions were held on the ongoing protest by lawyers’ associations across different districts in the western parts of the State. […]

  • Thursday, 29 July 2021
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Dates for famous 'Dhanu Yatra' in Bargarh announced

Bargarh: The ‘Dhanu Yatra,’ known as the world’s largest open air theatre festival, will begin from January 11, 2019 and continue till January 21. A special meeting chaired by Bargarh collector was held today to finalise the dates and roll out plans to ensure smooth conduct of the festival. The meeting was attended by Superintendent […]

  • Thursday, 29 July 2021
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Video of girl being misbehaved by hostel owner made viral; 4 arrested

Bargarh: A video of a girl being misbehaved by the owner of a Girls’ hostel in Gourpada area of Bargarh was made viral following which four people have been arrested by the police. The accused were arrested after a written complaint was registered by father of the girl at the Bargarh police station. According to […]

  • Thursday, 29 July 2021
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Migratory birds from far-off lands flock Bhatli

Bargarh: It is that time of the year when trees in Bhatli block of Bargarh district wear a different look. The treetops are seen housing winged guests flying down here from several hundred miles. Locals believe that these annual guests bring them cheer and prosperity. “The birds start coming since the auspicious Akshaya Tritiya. They […]

  • Thursday, 29 July 2021
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World famous Dhanu Yatra begins in Bargarh

Bargarh: World’s largest open air theatre – Dhanu Yatra – kicked off today in Bargarh district of Odisha and with it began the reign of demon king ‘Kansa.’ The 11-day-long festival was inaugurated by MP Prasanna Acharya in presence of Bargarh MP Prabhas Singh and local MLA Debesh Acharya. The Dhanu Yatra, which is the […]

  • Thursday, 29 July 2021
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Demonstration staged demanding district status to Padampur

Bargarh: The demand for district status to Padampur sub-division gathered steam with the ‘Kriyanushthan Committee’ organising a massive rally in the area today. According to sources, members of the outfit also staged a dharna and locals in large numbers participated in the protests. Several social outfits have also pledged their support to the district status […]

  • Thursday, 29 July 2021
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Minor girl murder in Bargarh: Two accused arrested

Bargarh: Police have arrested two persons in connection with the murder of a minor girl, whose body was recovered from Bidhyabasini hills under Bheden police limits of the district on December 8. The accused, identified as Kailash Chandra Barik and Ramesh alias Chhotu Sahani have confessed to the murder of the girl, sources said. As per […]

  • Wednesday, 28 July 2021
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Bizman wanted in Gujarat murder case arrested from Bargarh

Bargarh: A special team of Gujarat police today arrested a businessman of Bargarh on charges of involvement in a murder case in the western State. The accused identified as Tanuj Birmiwal was wanted in murder case registered at Gujarat’s Nosat police station. As per police reports, in 2010 some miscreants allegedly looted a vehicle and […]

  • Wednesday, 28 July 2021
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Preparations for Dhanu Yatra in final stages

Bargarh: With only a few days left for Dhanu Yatra, the world’s biggest open air theatre, to kick start here, preparations for the 11-day long festival are on full swing in Bargarh town. According to sources, 120 feet height and 70 feet width Raj Darbar (Royal Court) construction for King Kansa is underway at Hatpada […]

  • Wednesday, 28 July 2021
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Elephants destroy paddy in Bargarh

Bargarh: A herd of wild elephants wreaked havoc by destroying  huge quantities of paddy at a mandi in Dahigaon market yard of Padampur area in Bargarh today. According to reports, around 50 bags of paddy have been crushed by the jumbos who strayed into the market yard area from the nearby forest in the wee […]

  • Wednesday, 28 July 2021
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Jumbo menace: Padampur farmers continue to suffer

Bargarh: The farmers in Padmapur are a distressed lot as wild elephants have been frequently straying into the farmlands and destroying crops. However, it is being alleged that the administration has turned a blind eye to the jumbo menace. The farmers alleged that the pachyderms have damaged crops in several acres of land in Dubulabahal, […]

  • Wednesday, 28 July 2021
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Preparations in full swing for Bargarh Dhanu Yatra

Bargarh: With only few days left for Dhanu Yatra, the world’s biggest open air theatre, to kick start here, preparations for the 11-day long festival are on full swing in Bargarh town. During this Dhanu Yatra celebration, Bargarh town is virtually transformed into Mathuranagar, the capital of King Kansa. Almost the entire population of Bargarh […]

  • Wednesday, 28 July 2021
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Youth beats father to death in Bargarh, arrested

Bargarh: A man was allegedly beaten to death by his son over family feud at  Bijorbhata village under Jagdalpur police limits in Padampur area of the district in the wee hours today. According to sources, the accused Dilip Bhoi returned home in an inebriated condition and had an altercation with his father Asaram Bhoi over […]

  • Wednesday, 28 July 2021
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