Balangir
Former Patna princely capital and Kosali cultural hub — Ranipur-Jharial's 64 Yogini shrine, Pataneswari temple and Sambalpuri weaves.
Balangir MLA Calls for Probe into Chattamakhana Dam Damage
Balangir MLA Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo has urged Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to order an independent technical enquiry into alleged structural damage to the newly constructed Chattamakhana Dam in Balangir district.
Odisha Tourism Secretary visits Nuapada, Balangir to assess grassroots tourism readiness
Odisha Tourism Secretary Balwant Singh visited Nuapada and Balangir to review on-ground readiness and engage local stakeholders on tourism development.
Vigilance Arrests Ex-PACS Secretary for Siphoning Rs 22.19 Lakh in Balangir
Odisha Vigilance arrested Mausam Behera, former secretary of Sunamudi and Tamia PACS, for allegedly siphoning Rs 22,19,636 during 2024-25 and 2025-26.
Woman found hanging at matrimonial home in Balangir, family alleges dowry murder
Family of 26-year-old Dasmati Chand alleges she was murdered by in-laws over dowry after her body was found hanging at her matrimonial home in Balangir.
Villagers Halt Eviction Drive in Balangir
Villagers in Balangir's Tabalbanji block eviction drive, demanding compensation and rehabilitation.
Farmer survives spade piercing chest in 2-hour surgery at Balangir medical college
A 55-year-old Balangir farmer survived after a spade pierced his armpit and chest, with doctors at Bhima Bhoi Medical College performing a successful two-hour emergency surgery.
OPAF Jawan Injured, Vehicle Vandalised in Balangir Police Attack
An OPAF jawan was seriously injured and a police vehicle vandalised when suspects attacked officers arresting an assault case accused near Kantabanji, Balangir, on Sunday night.
Balangir flood: 20‑foot road washed away after heavy rain in Odisha
A 20‑foot stretch of road in Balangir district was washed away after heavy rain on July 30, 2026, disrupting travel and raising safety concerns.
Suktel Dam Floodwater Strands Tribal Families in Bolangir
Tribal families in Bolangir are stranded after floodwaters from Suktel Dam submerged their villages, according to OTV.
Odisha engineer Pritisha Banerjee key to Skyroot Vikram-1 launch
Pritisha Banerjee from Titlagarh tested rocket software for Skyroot Aerospace’s successful Vikram-1 orbital launch on July 18, 2026.
Balangir’s Avionics Engineer Pritisha Banerjee Powers Skyroot’s Vikram‑1 Orbital Rocket
Balangir’s Pritisha Banerjee helped power Skyroot’s Vikram‑1 orbital rocket launch as its avionics software reliability engineer.
Wild Boar Seized in Balangir After Suspected Electrocution
A 60-kg wild boar carcass was seized from a farmhouse in Dedara village, Balangir, after suspected electrocution; one person has been arrested.
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Balangir Flood: 13 Stranded as River Swells, Rescue Ongoing
13 people are stranded in Balangir as river floods force rescue operations.
Youth Escapes as Motorcycle Swept Away in Balangir Floodwater
A youth had a narrow escape after his motorcycle was swept away by floodwater in Balangir district during heavy rainfall.
Man stoned to death in Balangir's Baghmund village; four arrested
Mukunda Sahu, 27, was beaten to death with bricks and stones in Baghmund village, Balangir, after a Rath Yatra dispute led to mistaken identity.
Dana Majhi files police complaint against filmmaker over short film
Dana Majhi has filed a police complaint in Bolangir against producer Manoj Bag for producing a short film based on his life without his consent.
Over 500 BJD, Congress leaders join BJP in Bolangir's Kantabanji
Over 500 leaders and workers from BJD and Congress joined BJP at an induction programme in Kantabanji, Bolangir district, on Monday.
Lower Suktel reservoir surge forces evacuation in Balangir district
Heavy rainfall upstream caused the Lower Suktel reservoir to overflow, flooding homes in Kumiapali village and prompting evacuations and sluice‑gate releases in Balangir district.
Woman Found Hanging in Patnagarh, Family Alleges Dowry Murder
A woman was found hanging in Patnagarh, Bolangir, with her father alleging dowry-related murder and police detaining her husband and sister-in-law.
Man Dies Weeks After Wife Allegedly Hits Him with Cell Phone During Domestic Dispute
A man died in Balangir after his wife allegedly hit him with a cell phone during a domestic dispute.
Odisha Launches Volvo Bus Service Between Puri and Harishankar
The Odisha government launches a new Volvo bus service connecting Puri and Harishankar in Balangir district.
12 kg ganja seized in Balangir, father-son among 3 arrested
Police seized 12 kg of ganja and arrested three people, including a father-son duo, near Lahant River Bridge in Balangir district during a smuggling operation.
Odisha Man Dies After Phone Attack; Autopsy Points to Liver Failure
A man in Odisha's Balangir district died after being allegedly assaulted with a mobile phone, but an autopsy revealed his death stemmed from severe liver failure, not the attack.
Gunpoint Drama in Balangir: Bus Driver Faces Threat, Accused on the Run
A bus driver in Balangir faced a harrowing encounter when a local resident allegedly threatened him with a gun, sparking a high-stakes police manhunt for the accused, who remains at large.
Balangir Youth Arrested in Connection with Minor's Abduction and Assault
In a disturbing development, Balangir police have taken a young man into custody following accusations of abduction and sexual assault targeting a minor girl. The investigation, ongoing as of July 20th, 2026, is raising serious concerns within the Kosal region.
Balangir Tragedy: Stabbing, Retaliation, and a Cycle of Violence
A heated argument over a fractured relationship spiraled into deadly violence in Balangir, Odisha, leaving a man dead and a woman critically injured. The incident, involving accusations of kidnapping and a history of conflict, highlights underlying tensions within the Kosali region.
Balangir Man's Tragic Death: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Brutal Retaliation
A 42-year-old man's life was cut short in a brutal act of retaliation by his ex-partner's family members in Balangir, Odisha.
PM Modi inaugurates 7 redeveloped Odisha railway stations under Amrit Bharat Scheme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched seven redeveloped railway stations in Odisha under the Amrit Bharat Scheme, marking a significant leap in the state's transport infrastructure.
Balangir Station Reborn: PM Modi to Unveil Architectural Jewel Celebrating Odisha’s Heritage
A significant upgrade to Balangir railway station is nearing completion, set to be officially inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi. The station’s striking design integrates local artistry, promising to enhance connectivity and reflect the region’s cultural identity.
Balangir Man Dies Days After Wife Assault, Complex Case Unfolds
The death of Swapneswar Mishra in Balangir, Odisha, has triggered a complex investigation, with the family alleging a direct link between the assault and his subsequent demise, while police are pursuing multiple avenues of inquiry including a pre-existing liver condition. The incident highlights the troubling intersection of domestic violence and chronic illness in the region.
Balangir: Ranipur-Jharial, Pataneswari & the Patna Legacy
Balangir — the old Patna princely capital — is a Kosali cultural hub anchored by the 64 Yogini temple at Ranipur-Jharial and the Pataneswari Shakti Pitha.