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KDA Celebrates 44th Foundation Day with Focus on Sustainable and People-Centric Urban Development

The Kataka Development Authority (KDA) today celebrated its 44th Foundation Day at a grand function held at Windsor Place, Sector-6, Kataka. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, KDA Vice-Chairperson, Kirandeep Kaur Sahota, IAS, said that the 44-year journey of KDA is not merely a measure of time, but also reflects the transformation and development of [] The post KDA Celebrates 44th Foundation Day with Focus on Sustainable and People-Centric Urban Development appeared first on Pragativadi I

1 Sep 2026 9:30 pm
Subarnarekha Swells, Flood Threatens Baleshwar, over 2.18 Lakh People Affected

Continuous rainfall has led to a flood situation in the Subarnarekha river, with inflows of 6,500 cumecs from Galudihi on Wednesday night pushing water levels above the danger mark. According to Chief Engineer Dilip Kumar Rout, the flood peak is expected to hit by midnight, impacting Jaleswar, Baliapal, Bhograi, and Basta blocks. The water level [] The post Subarnarekha Swells, Flood Threatens Baleshwar, over 2.18 Lakh People Affected appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English

19 Aug 2026 2:52 pm
Moderate Flood Situation in Odisha: Brahmani and Baitarani Rivers Overflow, 5 Lakh People Affected

Odisha continues to battle a moderate flood situation, with Brahmani and Baitarani rivers remaining swollen. According to EngineerinChief Dillip Kumar Rout, waterlogging is expected to persist for another 45 days, even as rainfall has reduced in some districts. In Jajpur and Bhadrak, river levels are gradually receding, but floodwaters will take several days to drain. [] The post Moderate Flood Situation in Odisha: Brahmani and Baitarani Rivers Overflow, 5 Lakh People Affected appeared first on

17 Aug 2026 2:08 pm
Odisha Floods: 52 Blocks in 6 Districts Affected, Over 2 Lakh People Impacted

The flood situation in Odisha remains critical as continuous rainfall in the upper catchments has kept river levels rising, even as the first wave of floodwaters has yet to fully recede. Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Rajesh Prabhakar Patil informed on Friday that 52 blocks in six districts are currently under the grip of floods, affecting [] The post Odisha Floods: 52 Blocks in 6 Districts Affected, Over 2 Lakh People Impacted | SRC Update appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News i

14 Aug 2026 10:56 pm