 "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
HAL to set up new Shakti engine production line at Odisha facility
The ₹218-crore Koraput production line will manufacture up to 100 Shakti engines annually and cater to indigenous helicopters, including Dhruv and Prachand
 "HAL to set up new Shakti engine production line at Odisha facility")
DRDO flight-tests high-altitude airship platform 20 km above sea level
The indigenous platform maintained an altitude of 20 km for more than 30 minutes, marking a key step towards developing a long-endurance stratospheric airship
 "DRDO flight-tests high-altitude airship platform 20 km above sea level")
Tata Steel develops fire-resistant structural steel for safer buildings
BIS-certified E350 structural steel can retain two-thirds of its room-temperature yield strength at 600°C for up to three hours, enhancing structural resilience during fires
 "Tata Steel develops fire-resistant structural steel for safer buildings")
CSM Technologies deploys nationwide mineral royalty system in Kenya
The digital platform enables declaration, assessment, payment and monitoring of mineral royalties, aiming to improve transparency, compliance and revenue administration
 "CSM Technologies deploys nationwide mineral royalty system in Kenya")
HAL to add second Shakti engine line as India boosts aero-engine capacity
The ₹218 crore production line at HAL's Koraput facility will cater to rising engine requirements for indigenous helicopter platforms, including Dhruv and Prachand
 "HAL to add second Shakti engine line as India boosts aero-engine capacity")
Amid MMDR row, CAG flags ₹1.2K crore mining irregularities in Odisha
Audit says 1.18 crore tonnes of coal produced beyond EC limits and without valid clearances
 "Amid MMDR row, CAG flags ₹1.2K crore mining irregularities in Odisha")
IG Defence plans trials of India's first private-sector micro-missile soon
The JWALA interceptor is set to move into system-level testing in the coming months after IG Defence successfully test-fired two solid rocket motors
 "IG Defence plans trials of India's first private-sector micro-missile soon")
IG Defence tests solid rocket motors for indigenous JWALA micro-missile
The successful propulsion tests mark a key step in JWALA's development as a scalable hard-kill counter-UAS interceptor designed to complement electronic and conventional air-defence systems
 "IG Defence tests solid rocket motors for indigenous JWALA micro-missile")
NIT, IISER researchers patent cotarnine-derived oral cancer formulation
The patented formulation showed activity against oral cancer cells, researchers said, but further preclinical studies are needed to establish its safety and efficacy.
 "NIT, IISER researchers patent cotarnine-derived oral cancer formulation")
Mahanadi dispute: Shah pushes Odisha, Chhattisgarh towards a settlement
Both states expressed confidence in a negotiated settlement after Shah reviewed CWC-led technical talks, while the Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal remains in place
 "Mahanadi dispute: Shah pushes Odisha, Chhattisgarh towards a settlement")
Orissa HC dismisses Vedanta's plea to enforce 2004 bauxite supply agreement
The court held that promissory estoppel cannot compel the state to act against mining law or confer an enforceable commercial right over natural resources held in public trust.
 "Orissa HC dismisses Vedanta's plea to enforce 2004 bauxite supply agreement")
Odisha sets up CM-EAC on lines of EAC-PM to drive $1.5 trn economy goal
Panel comprising economists, former bureaucrats and Sarvam AI co-founder will advise on growth, fiscal management and structural reforms as Odisha pursues its 2047 target
 "Odisha sets up CM-EAC on lines of EAC-PM to drive $1.5 trn economy goal")
Five Pakistanis held as Coast Guard seizes 526 kg drugs in Arabian Sea
Five Pakistani nationals were apprehended after a sea-air surveillance operation west of Lakshadweep; the contraband is estimated to be worth over ₹3,000 crore
 "Five Pakistanis held as Coast Guard seizes 526 kg drugs in Arabian Sea")
CAG flags 12,394 acres of allotted industrial land lying unused in Odisha
The audit also found unauthorised occupation of government land, diversion of agricultural and forest land, and weak monitoring of plots allotted for industrial use
 "CAG flags 12,394 acres of allotted industrial land lying unused in Odisha")
Odisha clears 19 projects worth ₹3,280 cr as emerging sectors gain ground
The 19 projects spanning GCCs, compressed biogas, technical textiles, tourism and manufacturing are expected to generate 10,661 jobs across 10 districts
 "Odisha clears 19 projects worth ₹3,280 cr as emerging sectors gain ground")
CAG flags ₹1,662 cr DMF spend outside norms, mining-affected areas
Audit finds ₹983.32 crore spent in villages not affected by mining and ₹679.14 crore sanctioned for projects outside the permissible PMKKKY framework
 "CAG flags ₹1,662 cr DMF spend outside norms, mining-affected areas")
CAG flags weak GST recovery, ₹2,500 crore demand gap in Odisha tax net
Audit finds only around ₹110 crore recovered against over ₹2,500 crore in GST demands, while flagging excess input tax credit and gaps in e-way bill monitoring
 "CAG flags weak GST recovery, ₹2,500 crore demand gap in Odisha tax net")
Nalco to supply 50,000 tonnes of molten aluminium a year to Angul park
The Angul Aluminium Park offers downstream manufacturers access to molten metal from Nalco's smelter, along with industrial infrastructure and utilities.
 "Nalco to supply 50,000 tonnes of molten aluminium a year to Angul park")
Naveen takes MMDR fight to streets, urges Odisha to oppose implementation
BJD chief says amended mining law will erode Odisha's taxation powers over mineral rights; party plans district campaign and economic blockade if law is not withdrawn
 "Naveen takes MMDR fight to streets, urges Odisha to oppose implementation")
Coast Guard averts tanker mishap off Paradip weeks after Ocean Winner sank
Belize-flagged MT Seagull 9, carrying around 9,000 tonnes of palm oil and 23 crew members, developed a dangerous list after engine failure and flooding
 "Coast Guard averts tanker mishap off Paradip weeks after Ocean Winner sank")