 "Hemant Kumar Rout")
Hemant Kumar Rout
Hemant Kumar Rout
With a strong command over public policy and governance, he writes extensively on economy, industry, infrastructure, defence, politics, science and technology, environment and health, bringing clarity and context to complex issues. He has an experience of over 20 years across print and online media. Currently, he is working as an Associate Editor at Business Standard. He has previously worked with The New Indian Express Group, The Times of India, The Statesman, Sahara Time, Indo Asian News Service and regional media.
With a strong command over public policy and governance, he writes extensively on economy, industry, infrastructure, defence, politics, science and technology, environment and health, bringing clarity and context to complex issues. He has an experience of over 20 years across print and online media. Currently, he is working as an Associate Editor at Business Standard. He has previously worked with The New Indian Express Group, The Times of India, The Statesman, Sahara Time, Indo Asian News Service and regional media.
Hemant Kumar Rout
Odisha to launch 5 food parks, target ₹10,000 cr investment at Delhi summit
The state will unveil five new food parks at the Odisha Food Pro 2026 summit in New Delhi as it seeks Rs 10,000 crore in investments and over 20,000 jobs
 "Odisha to launch 5 food parks, target ₹10,000 cr investment at Delhi summit")
Fresh Agni-IV test proves operational readiness: Defence Ministry
India successfully test-fired the nuclear-capable Agni-IV ballistic missile off the Odisha coast, validating its operational readiness and technical parameters under the Strategic Forces Command
 "Fresh Agni-IV test proves operational readiness: Defence Ministry")
India's KAL attack drone eyes Gulf, global markets amid export push
IG Defence's indigenous long-range attack drone KAL has drawn interest from Gulf nations and is being readied for exports, subject to government approvals and export clearances
 "India's KAL attack drone eyes Gulf, global markets amid export push")
Vedanta faces fresh scrutiny over 'illegal' groundwater extraction
The Central Ground Water Board has asked Odisha to form a joint panel to investigate allegations that Vedanta's Jharsuguda unit extracted groundwater without statutory approvals
 "Vedanta faces fresh scrutiny over 'illegal' groundwater extraction")
Adani group proposes to invest ₹1 trillion for data centre in Odisha
Facility would trail only Google's intended Andhra project in scale
 "Adani group proposes to invest ₹1 trillion for data centre in Odisha")
Adani plans ₹1.5 trillion investment in Odisha nuclear power projects
The group has proposed two nuclear power plants, a thermal power station and pumped storage projects, with the plan to undergo detailed scrutiny before any approval
 "Adani plans ₹1.5 trillion investment in Odisha nuclear power projects")
Odisha announces ₹110 crore flood relief as six die, 860K affected
State announces compensation for damaged houses, crops, livestock and loss of lives, while promising additional funds after a detailed assessment of flood damage.
 "Odisha announces ₹110 crore flood relief as six die, 860K affected")
Nalco fined by BSE, NSE over shortfall in independent directors on Board
Stock exchanges imposed penalties over non-compliance with SEBI's Board composition norms, while Nalco said appointments of independent directors are beyond its control.
 "Nalco fined by BSE, NSE over shortfall in independent directors on Board")
Water disputes back in spotlight amid El Niño and political shifts
Change of guard in some states and evolving El Niño dynamics are triggering fresh actions on raging water-sharing disputes in several states, Hemant Kumar Rout and Shine Jacob report
 "Water disputes back in spotlight amid El Niño and political shifts")
Odisha sees hope of Mahanadi water dispute settlement before Diwali
After talks involving the Union Jal Shakti minister and both chief ministers, Odisha says the Mahanadi water dispute could be resolved through a negotiated settlement before Diwali
 "Odisha sees hope of Mahanadi water dispute settlement before Diwali")
Odisha Cabinet clears Bill for economic region development authorities
It targets scaling the regional economy from $22.4 billion to $500 billion by 2047
 "Odisha Cabinet clears Bill for economic region development authorities")
New composite manufacturing tech set to aid aerospace, auto, RE sectors
NIT Rourkela researchers have developed a patented 3D reinforced composite manufacturing technology to improve the strength and durability of FRP composites
 "New composite manufacturing tech set to aid aerospace, auto, RE sectors")
Odisha govt clears Bill to create economic region development authorities
The Odisha Cabinet approved amendments to the ODA Act to enable Economic Region Development Authorities, with the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradeep region set to become the first ERDA
 "Odisha govt clears Bill to create economic region development authorities")
Nalco Q1 profit jumps 88% on higher aluminium prices, record output
State-run aluminium producer reported record first-quarter production and alumina sales, while higher global aluminium prices lifted profitability sharply
 "Nalco Q1 profit jumps 88% on higher aluminium prices, record output")
NIT Rourkela develops advanced composite for aerospace, auto sectors
The patented three-dimensional reinforced composite technology improves strength, durability and damage tolerance for applications ranging from aerospace to renewable energy
 "NIT Rourkela develops advanced composite for aerospace, auto sectors")
Odisha inks 13 MoUs for ₹913 crore women-led investment proposals
The investment proposals span hospitality, biotechnology, manufacturing, agribusiness and renewable energy, with the potential to create more than 4,300 jobs
 "Odisha inks 13 MoUs for ₹913 crore women-led investment proposals")
Superfood goes global as first shipment of flavoured makhana reaches Canada
Value-added export marks a shift from raw produce as Bihar farmers gain better prices and India's premium makhana targets global healthy snack markets
 "Superfood goes global as first shipment of flavoured makhana reaches Canada")
India's critical minerals demand set to surge 10 times by 2047: Report
Grant Thornton Bharat has called for faster investment in recycling, refining, traceability, and overseas assets as clean energy and electric mobility drive mineral demand
 "India's critical minerals demand set to surge 10 times by 2047: Report")
Odisha's women powering MSME boom with eightfold rise in enterprises
Women-led MSMEs are surging in Odisha, with registrations rising eightfold in six years as policy support helps first-generation entrepreneurs create jobs
 "Odisha's women powering MSME boom with eightfold rise in enterprises")
No address yet for Tata Power's Odisha nuclear plant as site awaits nod
Government evaluating proposals amid plans to expand India's nuclear capacity to 100 Gw by 2047
 "No address yet for Tata Power's Odisha nuclear plant as site awaits nod")