 "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.
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CAG flags lapses in Odisha's PVTG initiatives, half of population left out
CAG has flagged serious lapses in Odisha's PVTG welfare schemes, with over half the population excluded, projects lying defunct and weak monitoring undermining delivery
 "CAG flags lapses in Odisha's PVTG initiatives, half of population left out")
Odisha govt withdraws bills for MLAs' salary hike after backlash
Odisha government withdraws controversial Bills proposing steep salary hikes for MLAs and ministers following public criticism and political pressure
 "Odisha govt withdraws bills for MLAs' salary hike after backlash")
CAG pulls up Odisha govt for PSU dues, flags poor budget utilisation
Audit flags over Rs 5,000 crore unpaid PSU dividends and weak budget utilisation, raising concerns over fiscal oversight and revenue mobilisation in Odisha
 "CAG pulls up Odisha govt for PSU dues, flags poor budget utilisation")
NIT Rourkela develops AI system for accurate sleep posture tracking
AI-powered system uses multimodal sensors to track sleep posture under blankets, improving patient monitoring accuracy while ensuring privacy in hospitals and home-care settings
 "NIT Rourkela develops AI system for accurate sleep posture tracking")
BJP MP's CIA claim on Biju Patnaik sparks outrage across Odisha
Remarks linking Biju Patnaik to CIA role during 1962 war draw sharp backlash, with leaders across parties defending his legacy and calling the claims baseless
 "BJP MP's CIA claim on Biju Patnaik sparks outrage across Odisha")
Odisha BJP MLA lands in trouble for firing during Ram Navami procession
Titlagarh MLA Nabin Kumar Jain faces legal action after allegedly firing a pistol during a Ram Navami procession, with police booking him under BNS and Arms Act provisions
 "Odisha BJP MLA lands in trouble for firing during Ram Navami procession")
Odisha seeks nod to divert forest land for Tata Steel iron ore block
The state has sought approval to divert over 216 ha of forest land in Keonjhar for Tata Steel's Gandhalapada iron ore block to support its expansion and captive mining plans
 "Odisha seeks nod to divert forest land for Tata Steel iron ore block")
Pilgrimage turns tragic as 5 die, over 30 hurt in Odisha's Nayagarh
A bus carrying around 60 pilgrims from Berhampur overturned in Odisha's Nayagarh district late on Friday night, leaving five people dead and over 30 injured, many of them critically
 "Pilgrimage turns tragic as 5 die, over 30 hurt in Odisha's Nayagarh")
Odisha's Subhadra scheme boosts savings 45%, spending 28%: SBI Research
SBI Research finds Odisha's Subhadra DBT scheme has lifted savings and spending among women beneficiaries, with strong gains among financially excluded households
 "Odisha's Subhadra scheme boosts savings 45%, spending 28%: SBI Research")
Odisha lags in spending despite record budget, capex remains a concern
Despite a record Rs 3.1 trillion budget, Odisha's spending remains uneven, with subdued capital expenditure and several departments lagging in fund utilisation
 "Odisha lags in spending despite record budget, capex remains a concern")
CAG exposes diversion of DMF funds to non-mining areas of Odisha
A CAG audit has flagged diversion of DMF funds, approval violations and project irregularities in Odisha, raising concerns over welfare of mining-affected communities
 "CAG exposes diversion of DMF funds to non-mining areas of Odisha")
Odisha unveils new three-year excise policy, adds de-addiction cess
Odisha's new three-year excise policy introduces a 0.5% de-addiction cess, tighter liquor controls, and reforms to improve transparency, compliance and revenue collection
 "Odisha unveils new three-year excise policy, adds de-addiction cess")
Odisha conviction rate in crimes against women among highest in country: CM
State reports significant rise in convictions with faster investigations and trials; ₹10,786 crore Home budget focuses on policing reforms and infrastructure
 "Odisha conviction rate in crimes against women among highest in country: CM")
Dharmendra Pradhan urges fast-tracking of ₹8,743 cr Chandikhol SPR
Union minister flags energy security risks amid West Asia tensions; project expected to boost reserves and add over seven days of crude cover
 "Dharmendra Pradhan urges fast-tracking of ₹8,743 cr Chandikhol SPR")
West Asia crisis: Jindal Steel doubles Angul complex capacity to 12 MTPA
Jindal Steel doubles Angul complex capacity to 12 MTPA, strengthening domestic production and reducing import dependence amid global supply disruptions
 "West Asia crisis: Jindal Steel doubles Angul complex capacity to 12 MTPA")
Odisha keeps power tariff unchanged for fifth year despite rising costs
Regulator retains electricity rates for FY27 despite rising procurement costs, offering relief to consumers while introducing incentives for digital payments and efficiency
 "Odisha keeps power tariff unchanged for fifth year despite rising costs")
College hostels revise menus, explore alternatives as LPG crunch continues
Campus kitchens are shifting to electric systems and wood-fired backups to keep student meal services running
 "College hostels revise menus, explore alternatives as LPG crunch continues")
Coal India plans two washeries, ammonium nitrate plant in Odisha
Coal India plans two washeries and a coal gasification-based ammonium nitrate plant in Odisha to boost value addition and reduce raw coal transport
 "Coal India plans two washeries, ammonium nitrate plant in Odisha")
Entrepreneurial push in PSUs can boost self-reliance: Vedanta's Agarwal
Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal calls for blending entrepreneurial dynamism with PSU strength to boost domestic production and reduce India's reliance on resource imports
 "Entrepreneurial push in PSUs can boost self-reliance: Vedanta's Agarwal")
In a first, Odisha set to auction three gold-bearing mineral blocks
Gold blocks are part of 34 mineral blocks, including 25 major mineral blocks and nine critical blocks
 "In a first, Odisha set to auction three gold-bearing mineral blocks")