Bhatli police in Bargarh district arrested Chandrakanta Sahu for allegedly using mule bank accounts to facilitate illegal transactions linked to online gaming and cyber fraud. Multiple debit cards and cheque books were seized during the operation.
A tragic road accident in Odisha's Bargarh district claims the lives of five police personnel and leaves three critically injured after a trailer collides with their patrol vehicle during a routine check.
Bargarh Town police have arrested four youths and detained two juveniles for the brutal killing of two persons during a group clash. Weapons seized, accused forwarded to court.
A Bargarh court sentences a 21-year-old man to death for the 2024 rape and murder of a six-year-old girl. The swift trial under BNS and POCSO Act sets a legal precedent. Read the full details.
Bargarh court sentences Prashanta Bag to death for the 2024 rape and killing of a minor. The swift trial saw 37 witnesses. Family gets Rs 15 lakh compensation. Read the full details.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi participated in the unique 'Demon King's Court' tradition in Bargarh, informing the symbolic king about key government initiatives for the region's development.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi attended the Dhanu Yatra festival in Bargarh, arriving on an elephant. He launched infrastructure projects worth ₹1362 crore and honored artists & students.
Veteran actor Sushil Kumar Meher, after two decades in theatre, secures the role of demon king Kamsa at the world's largest open-air theatre, Bargarh Dhanu Yatra. Read his inspiring journey.
Odisha's culture department announces a Rs 1 crore grant for Bargarh's Dhanu Jatra, the world's largest open-air theatre. The 11-day festival starts Dec 24. Read about the grand plans.
National Green Tribunal monitors Bargarh's legacy waste cleanup progress. Rs 1.22 crore released, bio-mining underway. Next hearing on Jan 9, 2026 may impose costs for non-compliance.