 "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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Rising thermal hotspots threaten productivity, public health: IIT study
Researchers warn expanding heat hotspots driven by industrialisation and land-use change could threaten public health, productivity and long-term economic growth without targeted climate adaptation
 "Rising thermal hotspots threaten productivity, public health: IIT study")
Nalco, NLC India to build 1,080 MW power plant with ₹12,000 cr investment
The 1,080 MW thermal project in Odisha will supply electricity for Nalco's aluminium smelter expansion while integrating renewable energy and long-term coal supplies
 "Nalco, NLC India to build 1,080 MW power plant with ₹12,000 cr investment")
Odisha plans end-to-end digital, cashless property registration overhaul
Odisha will introduce a fully online, paperless and cashless land registration system, enabling citizens to complete most property registration procedures digitally
 "Odisha plans end-to-end digital, cashless property registration overhaul")
JSW Infra to develop 52 mtpa captive jetty in Odisha at ₹2,100 crore
JSW Infrastructure will build a 52 mtpa captive jetty in Odisha at an investment of over ₹2,100 crore to support JSW Steel's upcoming 13.2 mtpa integrated steel plant
 "JSW Infra to develop 52 mtpa captive jetty in Odisha at ₹2,100 crore")
Mighty, majestic and matchless: INS Mahendragiri set for induction
India will commission its sixth indigenous stealth frigate, INS Mahendragiri, on July 11, strengthening maritime deterrence and advancing self-reliance under Project 17A
 "Mighty, majestic and matchless: INS Mahendragiri set for induction")
Odisha panel proposes project management overhaul as infra delays persist
The three-member panel, headed by former Odisha chief secretary Jugal Kishore Mohapatra, was constituted by the state government last year to suggest administrative and governance reforms
 "Odisha panel proposes project management overhaul as infra delays persist")
Bhubaneswar to get two more data centres with over ₹1K cr investment
Bhubaneswar is set to add two new data centres worth over ₹1,000 crore as Odisha strengthens its digital infrastructure and data governance ecosystem
 "Bhubaneswar to get two more data centres with over ₹1K cr investment")
Odisha textbook fiasco: Why a batch of school books was riddled with errors
The errors came to light after the Odisha School Education Programme Authority issued a 122-page letter, including a 115-page corrigendum
 "Odisha textbook fiasco: Why a batch of school books was riddled with errors")
After Max, Fortis enters Odisha with 300-bed super-speciality hospital
Fortis Healthcare will set up its first major project in Odisha through a 300-bed super-speciality hospital in Cuttack under an operations and management pact with Dion Group
 "After Max, Fortis enters Odisha with 300-bed super-speciality hospital")
Odisha draft rolls drop over 20 lakh voters; BJD alleges wider exclusions
Odisha's draft electoral rolls show a net reduction of over 20 lakh voters after the Special Intensive Revision, while the BJD claims the actual exclusions are closer to 27 lakh
 "Odisha draft rolls drop over 20 lakh voters; BJD alleges wider exclusions")
Clean energy push: Japan's IHI Corporation, ACME seal ₹67K cr outlay pact
Odisha signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Japan's IHI Corporation and ACME Group for green ammonia and methanol projects worth ₹67,000 crore, boosting India-Japan clean energy ties
 "Clean energy push: Japan's IHI Corporation, ACME seal ₹67K cr outlay pact")
ACME, Mitsubishi sign $1 bn supply pact for Odisha green methanol unit
ACME Green Molecules and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical have signed a $1 billion long-term agreement for the annual supply of 100,000 tonnes of green methanol from Odisha
 "ACME, Mitsubishi sign $1 bn supply pact for Odisha green methanol unit")
Energy importer India will soon export clean energy, says ACME chief
ACME Group says Odisha will become India's gateway for green ammonia exports to Japan, marking the country's transition from energy importer to clean energy exporter
 "Energy importer India will soon export clean energy, says ACME chief")
Adani Enterprises, Abu Dhabi's IRH to invest $11.5 billion in Odisha
Integrated project, billed as India's largest FDI proposal in mining and metallurgy, will create over 53,500 jobs and strengthen the state's aluminium value chain
 "Adani Enterprises, Abu Dhabi's IRH to invest $11.5 billion in Odisha")
GovTech company CSM Technologies debuts on BSE and NSE main boards
Bhubaneswar-headquartered GovTech company lists after a successful IPO, with proceeds earmarked for working capital, debt repayment and strategic expansion
 "GovTech company CSM Technologies debuts on BSE and NSE main boards")
$11.5 billion Odisha project rollout in 5 years: APSEZ MD Karan Adani
Construction is expected to begin 12-18 months after land acquisition and statutory approvals, with the first phase of the integrated aluminium project due in about five years
 "$11.5 billion Odisha project rollout in 5 years: APSEZ MD Karan Adani")
Odisha approves ₹5,468 crore scheme for free education from KG to PG
The state Cabinet has approved a five-year scheme to provide free education in government and aided institutions, benefiting over 32 lakh students annually from the 2026-27 academic session
 "Odisha approves ₹5,468 crore scheme for free education from KG to PG")
India's first integrated bio-ethanol refinery to open in Odisha on July 4
BPCL's Rs 1,775 crore integrated 1G-2G bio-ethanol refinery in Bargarh will convert paddy straw into fuel, support farmers and strengthen India's clean energy transition
 "India's first integrated bio-ethanol refinery to open in Odisha on July 4")
NIT Rourkela develops nanotech wound dressing to fight infections
The affordable nanotechnology-based dressing combines cotton gauze and curcumin to prevent infections, reduce pain during dressing changes and promote faster wound healing
 "NIT Rourkela develops nanotech wound dressing to fight infections")
Japan backs ACME-IHI Odisha green ammonia project with 25-year subsidy
Japan has approved 25-year CfD support for the ACME-IHI green ammonia project in Odisha, strengthening its commercial viability and India's green hydrogen ambitions
 "Japan backs ACME-IHI Odisha green ammonia project with 25-year subsidy")