Elderly Woman Found Dead in Bargarh House Fire
Police discovered the half-burnt body of 61-year-old Draupadi Mahapatra in her Hatpada home. Authorities suspect electrocution from a heater caused the fatal fire.
Category : Search result: Bargarh
Debrigarh Bison Count Hits 848, Breeding Year-Round
The Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Bargarh records 848 Indian gaurs, a significant increase from 788 six months ago. Officials confirm year-round breeding patterns through consecutive censuses.
Death penalty for man who raped, killed 6-year-old in Bargarh
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.
Death for Odisha man in minor's rape, murder case
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 to build Rs 6.26 cr Madho Singh memorial in Bargarh
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announces a Rs 6.26 crore memorial for 1857 tribal hero Madho Singh in Bargarh, plus a Rs 15 crore heritage village. A college renamed and new hostel approved.
Odisha CM Presents Govt Projects at 'Demon King's Court'
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.
CM Majhi attends Bargarh's Dhanu Yatra, launches projects
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.
Odisha: Admired Sketch, Market Drive, Railway Vendors' Confusion
From a handloom secretary's flattering portrait to a confusing market cleanup drive and railway vendors unaware of 'hygiene'. Read these unique slices of life from Odisha.
Actor Sushil Kumar Meher to play Kamsa at Bargarh Dhanu Yatra
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 Grants Rs 1 Crore for Dhanu Jatra Festival
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.
Duo arrested for Rs 30 lakh gold theft from family in Odisha
A 19-year-old man and a minor have been arrested for stealing 390 grams of gold and Rs 40,000 cash from a relative's house in Bargarh district. Police recovered all stolen items. Read the full story.
NGT fixes Jan 9, 2026 for Bargarh waste review
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.
Bargarh police arrest five in murder case
Bargarh police make swift breakthrough in murder investigation, arresting five suspects connected to the brutal killing of a local resident. Full details of the police operation revealed.
Undertrial prisoner dies by suicide in Bargarh jail
A 28-year-old undertrial prisoner dies by suicide in Bargarh district jail, raising serious questions about prison security and inmate mental health protocols in Odisha.
Page 1 of 1