 "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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Odisha rolls out comprehensive data policy to drive governance reforms
The Odisha State Data Policy 2026 proposes centralised warehousing, consent management and advanced analytics to strengthen governance, privacy protection and public service delivery
 "Odisha rolls out comprehensive data policy to drive governance reforms")
NGT forms panel to probe 'unscientific' mine dump handling in Sukinda
Tribunal orders multi-agency probe into allegations of illegal overburden dumping and chromium-contaminated runoff from OMC-operated chromite mines in Odisha.
 "NGT forms panel to probe 'unscientific' mine dump handling in Sukinda")
India is trying to secure fertiliser supplies from 28 countries: Chouhan
Shivraj Singh Chouhan said India is engaging with 28 countries for fertiliser supplies while urging farmers to adopt organic and climate-resilient farming practices
 "India is trying to secure fertiliser supplies from 28 countries: Chouhan")
Axis Bank plans 500 new branches, targets presence in 700 districts in FY27
Axis Bank plans to strengthen its national footprint through 500 new branches, focusing on rural expansion, digital banking, and key customer segments
 "Axis Bank plans 500 new branches, targets presence in 700 districts in FY27")
Odisha Mining Corporation plans 1.5 mtpa pellet plant with ₹800 cr outlay
Officials said the proposed pellet plant is part of OMC's broader strategy to move up the mineral value chain while ensuring optimum utilisation of low-grade iron ore, which often remains underused
 "Odisha Mining Corporation plans 1.5 mtpa pellet plant with ₹800 cr outlay")
Financial ecosystem becoming resilient despite mkt volatility: Sebi chief
Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said domestic investors, regulatory reforms and wider participation are helping Indian markets withstand global uncertainty and volatility
 "Financial ecosystem becoming resilient despite mkt volatility: Sebi chief")
India's market cap surges to ₹463 trn as investor base widens: Sebi chief
India's securities market has expanded rapidly over the past decade, with market capitalisation rising nearly fivefold and retail participation growing sharply, SEBI chief said
 "India's market cap surges to ₹463 trn as investor base widens: Sebi chief")
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")