 "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 plans dedicated fuel outlets for trucks, buses amid diesel crunch
Odisha plans dedicated fuel outlets for buses and trucks after transport operators warned of disruptions amid diesel shortages and panic buying across the state
 "Odisha plans dedicated fuel outlets for trucks, buses amid diesel crunch")
SCoR and Rayagada division face manpower gaps as rly zones delay transfers
The Railway Board has warned that delays in staff transfers could disrupt the operational launch of South Coast Railway and Rayagada division on June 1
 "SCoR and Rayagada division face manpower gaps as rly zones delay transfers")
No shortage, yet long queues at fuel pumps; Odisha, Jharkhand see curbs
Long queues, rationed sales and delayed tanker loading across Odisha raise questions over fuel supply management amid the West Asia crisis
 "No shortage, yet long queues at fuel pumps; Odisha, Jharkhand see curbs")
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi halves convoy, urges citizens to use public transport
Move follows PM Modi's appeal for fuel conservation and restrained consumption amid West Asia crisis
 "Odisha CM Mohan Majhi halves convoy, urges citizens to use public transport")
Gold loses its sheen on import duty hike, jewellery stores feel the pinch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to Indians to reduce their gold purchases for a year in a move to encourage foreign exchange savings amid the crisis in West Asia
 "Gold loses its sheen on import duty hike, jewellery stores feel the pinch")
Crude tanker detained off Odisha coast over unpaid bunker fuel dues
Orissa High Court ordered arrest of MT Unity after a UAE-based fuel supplier alleged non-payment of bunker fuel dues exceeding ₹4 crore
 "Crude tanker detained off Odisha coast over unpaid bunker fuel dues")
Odisha plans state-wide survey, digital archive of heritage assets
The state will create a digital repository of monuments and cultural traditions through GIS mapping, 3D scanning and documentation of living heritage practices
 "Odisha plans state-wide survey, digital archive of heritage assets")
JSW Steel's crude production dips 1% to 2.118 million tonnes in April
JSW Steel reported a marginal decline in April crude steel production as operations were impacted by the temporary shutdown of Blast Furnace-3 at Vijayanagar for capacity expansion
 "JSW Steel's crude production dips 1% to 2.118 million tonnes in April")
BJD demands rejection of disputed votes cast during March 16 RS elections
The Naveen Patnaik-led BJD alleged grave statutory violations in the Odisha Rajya Sabha elections and sought an independent probe into the issuance of second ballot papers
 "BJD demands rejection of disputed votes cast during March 16 RS elections")
Odisha rolls out CGD Policy 2026, expects investments worth over ₹5,100 cr
Odisha's new CGD Policy aims to accelerate PNG and CNG infrastructure rollout across all districts through faster approvals and investment incentives
 "Odisha rolls out CGD Policy 2026, expects investments worth over ₹5,100 cr")
Women-led households linked to better quality jobs: SBI Research
SBI Research analysis of PLFS 2025 data found women-headed households are associated with higher regular wage employment and lower dependence on casual labour
 "Women-led households linked to better quality jobs: SBI Research")
India validates three strategic missile technologies in three days
Growing mastery in next-gen strategic tech spanning nuclear deterrence, hypersonic propulsion and precision stand-off strike capability
 "India validates three strategic missile technologies in three days")
Road construction, hill cutting driving Western Ghats landslides: Study
Researchers found nearly 72 per cent of landslides in the Western Ghats occurred within one kilometre of roads, highlighting the impact of human-induced terrain changes
 "Road construction, hill cutting driving Western Ghats landslides: Study")
India deepens strategic deterrence with MIRV-capable advanced Agni test
India successfully flight-tests an advanced Agni missile equipped with MIRV technology, strengthening its strategic deterrence capability and enhancing its second-strike preparedness
 "India deepens strategic deterrence with MIRV-capable advanced Agni test")
India test-fires glide weapon system for precision long-range strikes
India conducted the maiden flight-trial of the indigenous TARA glide weapon system, enhancing the Indian Air Force's stand-off precision strike capability with a low-cost smart munition
 "India test-fires glide weapon system for precision long-range strikes")
Sagar Business unveils India's first TJK Superflex weldmesh unit
Sagar Business Ventures and Tata Steel launched India's first TJK Superflex weldmesh line in Odisha to boost construction efficiency and precision
 "Sagar Business unveils India's first TJK Superflex weldmesh unit")
Odisha pitches east coast-led growth as India's next economic engine
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi urged industries to back east coast-led growth, positioning the state as a future manufacturing and logistics hub
 "Odisha pitches east coast-led growth as India's next economic engine")
Railways clears track for SCoR after years of Odisha-Andhra tug of war
The Centre has notified South Coast Railway as Indian Railways' 18th zone, ending years of administrative and political negotiations over the revenue-rich Waltair division
 "Railways clears track for SCoR after years of Odisha-Andhra tug of war")
Epic bets on technical textiles with $150 million Odisha investment
Epic Group plans to invest $150 million in Odisha to build a technical textiles ecosystem focused on synthetic and performance fabrics for export markets
 "Epic bets on technical textiles with $150 million Odisha investment")
South Coast Railway finally notified after years of Odisha-AP tug of war
Centre notifies South Coast Railway as the 18th zone after years of Odisha-Andhra Pradesh dispute, balancing freight interests and operational restructuring
 "South Coast Railway finally notified after years of Odisha-AP tug of war")