Bhubaneswar, Nov. 10 -- Kathajodi River in Cuttack of Odisha is facing growing pollution concerns as sewage from the city's drains is allegedly being discharged directly into it. The river, which people depend on for their daily needs is increasingly turning into a dumping ground.

The discharge has also reportedly raised questions over the implementation of the Orissa High Court's directions against releasing untreated sewage into the river.

A continuous flow of drain water can be seen entering the Kathajodi through a sluice gate at Khannagar. The gate is meant to release rainwater accumulated in the city during heavy rainfall. However, it reportedly remains open throughout the year, allowing sewage from the city's main drain to flow di...