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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

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

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

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

An independent Peoples Commission has released a detailed reappraisal of the Sardar Sarovar Project (SSP) on the Narmada River, concluding that the projects publicised success is contradicted by realities on the ground. The Commission, convened by Jalbiradari (Maharashtra), Development Research Institute (Odisha), and Himdhara (Himachal Pradesh), included Justice (Retd.) Anjana Prakash, sociologist Enakshi Ganguly, and [] The post Sardar Sarovar Project Under Scrutiny: Peoples Commission Reports

Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi delivered the inaugural address at the 13th BRICS Education Ministers Meeting in Bhubaneswar, calling for a Humanity First approach to education and collaboration among BRICS nations. Highlighting Indias BRICS 2026 Chairship theme Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability Joshi underscored the transformative power of education in [] The post Education Must Put People Before Technology, Says Pralhad Joshi at BRICS Meet appeared

Continuous heavy rainfall has triggered a serious flood situation across Odisha, with major rivers flowing above danger levels and northern districts bearing the brunt. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari informed a press conference that by 5 pm on Wednesday, five districts Balasore, Bhadrak, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Mayurbhanj and Sambalpur had seen 54 [] The post Odisha Floods: 5.26 Lakh People Affected in 5 Dists, 1 Lakh+ Evacuated as Rivers Cross Danger Mark appeared first on