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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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Tension erupts as youths ransack grid office over frequent power cuts; 10 detained

Bargarh: Protesting frequent unscheduled power cuts, some youths ransacked the Pradhanpali Grid office in the town today. Following the incident, executive engineer of WESCO lodged a written complaint in the town police station. As per the complaint, police have detained 10 youths involved in the incident informed sources. However, the detained youths have alleged of […]

  • Wednesday, 28 July 2021
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Pest menace: 4-member central team visits Bolangir district

Bolangir: A four-member central team today visited several places in Bolangir district to take stock of the pest menace situation which has assumed serious proportions here. The visit assumes significance as farmers in several areas of the district are worried as their paddy crops have been damaged by brown plant-hoppers, a pest locally known as […]

  • Wednesday, 28 July 2021
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4-year-old murdered by brother over family feud

Bargarh: A four-year-old boy was allegedly murdered by his cousin at Dhaurakhandi village in Bargarh district yesterday over family feud. Family members of the boy alleged the deceased, identified as Sudeb Das was pushed into the well by his uncle’s son, Gurudeb. As per a complaint filed at the Sadar Police Station, Gurudeb and Sudeb […]

  • Wednesday, 28 July 2021
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20 injured after truck rams into bus in Bargarh

Bargarh: As many as 20 persons were injured after a speeding truck rammed into a bus near Pararapat temple at Barahagoda of the district on Thursday evening. The mishap took place when the bus en route to Sambalpur had just left the Barahagoda bus stand. All the injured have been admitted to the Bargarh district […]

  • Wednesday, 28 July 2021
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Farmers observe 12-hour bandh over crop insurance

Bargarh: Normal life was hit in Bheden block of the district today after different farmer bodies observed a 12-hour bandh demanding immediate disbursal of crop insurances by the state government. The bandh that started at 6am has received support from various organizations including the Bheden’s citizen committee, traders association and social service committees. Similarly the […]

  • Monday, 26 July 2021
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