 "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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Tribals vow to oppose renewed mining push in Odisha's Niyamgiri hills
Tribal representatives say their position remains unchanged since 2013, when 12 gram sabhas unanimously rejected the proposal to mine bauxite in the sacred hills
 "Tribals vow to oppose renewed mining push in Odisha's Niyamgiri hills")
Vedanta urges Odisha govt to accelerate ₹1 trillion investment proposals
Vedanta has urged Odisha to accelerate its proposed ₹1 trillion investment in aluminium projects, including a smelter in Dhenkanal and a refinery in Rayagada.
 "Vedanta urges Odisha govt to accelerate ₹1 trillion investment proposals")
Adani firm gets approval for ₹1.04 trillion Odisha data centre park
The Adani Group is set to deepen its presence in India's rapidly expanding data-centre industry as the proposal by one of its subsidiaries to develop a Rs 1.04 trillion integrated data-centre park has
 "Adani firm gets approval for ₹1.04 trillion Odisha data centre park")
Odisha tightens norms for Supplementary Budget for FY27 amid slow capex
The government has set a longer-term objective of transforming the state into a $500 billion economy by 2036
 "Odisha tightens norms for Supplementary Budget for FY27 amid slow capex")
Aquapulse eyes threefold revenue growth, expands footprint in Andhra
The aquaculture firm plans to expand its farmer network to 10,000 and shrimp procurement to 5,000 tonnes as it deepens its presence across key producing regions
 "Aquapulse eyes threefold revenue growth, expands footprint in Andhra")
Odisha clears industrial projects worth Rs 2.47 trillion at one go
Data centres, AI and power projects dominate Odisha's record investment pipeline; 27 projects across 15 districts involving Rs 2.47 trillion are expected to generate 50,162 jobs
 "Odisha clears industrial projects worth Rs 2.47 trillion at one go")
NTPC, Adani Power get nod for nuclear plant feasibility studies in Odisha
Odisha has approved feasibility studies by NTPC and Adani Power at several potential nuclear plant sites, including Deogarh, Balimela and Manjore; no plant has yet been sanctioned
 "NTPC, Adani Power get nod for nuclear plant feasibility studies in Odisha")
Borosil Renewables targets ₹2,500 crore revenue as capacity rises 60%
The solar glass maker plans to add 600 tonnes per day through two new furnaces at its Bharuch plant, taking total production capacity to 1,600 TPD by Q1FY28
 "Borosil Renewables targets ₹2,500 crore revenue as capacity rises 60%")
₹19,000 crore Talcher fertiliser project in Odisha turns a corner
The company's board has also sought a ₹3,508 crore financial incentive under the Ministry of Coal's newly launched surface coal gasification scheme, sources said
 "₹19,000 crore Talcher fertiliser project in Odisha turns a corner")
First under Samudra Manthan: ONGC strikes gas in Mahanadi offshore
ONGC on Monday announced that it made the discovery on September 18 at the MN-DW18-1-H-D well, which was drilled to a target depth of 1,623 metres
 "First under Samudra Manthan: ONGC strikes gas in Mahanadi offshore")
Industry seeks wider use of degraded forests for compensatory afforestation
Industry bodies want private projects in forest-rich states to undertake compensatory afforestation on twice the area of degraded forest when non-forest land is unavailable
 "Industry seeks wider use of degraded forests for compensatory afforestation")
India's first indigenous long-range attack drone KAL tested at Pokhran
The vehicle-launched drone has a range of 1,000 km, endurance of up to eight hours and a 50 kg payload capacity, and is designed for precision strikes on designated targets
 "India's first indigenous long-range attack drone KAL tested at Pokhran")
RAPP-8 begins fuel loading, commercial operations targeted this fiscal
The 700 MWe indigenous pressurised heavy water reactor will next approach criticality and begin power generation before entering commercial operation in FY27 at Rawatbhata
 "RAPP-8 begins fuel loading, commercial operations targeted this fiscal")
Odisha unveils Silicon Valley, gets ₹23,600 cr semiconductor proposals
The proposed 870-acre Silicon Valley at Naraj will serve as a dedicated semiconductor, electronics and IT hub as Odisha seeks to build an integrated ecosystem
 "Odisha unveils Silicon Valley, gets ₹23,600 cr semiconductor proposals")
India's first vertically integrated SiC semiconductor unit nears production
RIR Power Electronics has installed key equipment at its Rs 618 crore Bhubaneswar facility, which is expected to begin operations within the next three months.
 "India's first vertically integrated SiC semiconductor unit nears production")
DheyaTech raises ₹43 crore to scale up small gas turbine engine output
Avaana Capital-led funding will help DheyaTech expand manufacturing, establish an integrated testing facility and accelerate deployment of its propulsion technologies.
 "DheyaTech raises ₹43 crore to scale up small gas turbine engine output")
Indigenous T-SHUL BEAM counter-drone system proves capability at Pokhran
IG Defence says the man-portable system uses directional radio-frequency countermeasures to disrupt command, telemetry, video and navigation links of hostile drones.
 "Indigenous T-SHUL BEAM counter-drone system proves capability at Pokhran")
FSEZ clears ₹3,406 crore SiCSem semiconductor unit near Bhubaneswar
The integrated facility at Info Valley-II will manufacture SiC diodes and MOSFETs, with projected five-year exports of ₹7,043 crore and employment for around 1,270 people
 "FSEZ clears ₹3,406 crore SiCSem semiconductor unit near Bhubaneswar")
Odisha AI CoE gets MeitY nod, Blue Cloud to invest ₹4 crore in centre
STPI will implement the Bhubaneswar centre under the IndiaAI Mission, with Blue Cloud providing funding, industry leadership, mentorship and strategic support to startups
 "Odisha AI CoE gets MeitY nod, Blue Cloud to invest ₹4 crore in centre")
Odisha board rejects Dara Singh release plea over communal harmony concern
The Sentence Review Board cited the potential societal ramifications of Dara Singh's release and an August 15 gathering outside Kendujhar district jail
 "Odisha board rejects Dara Singh release plea over communal harmony concern")