 "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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Railway Board move to split Khurda Road division triggers Odisha row
Move to shift Palasa-Ichchapuram section to Andhra's SCoR revives concerns over revenue loss and control of key railway assets in Odisha
 "Railway Board move to split Khurda Road division triggers Odisha row")
Nalco posts record FY26 performance with 77 lakh tonnes bauxite evacuation
Nalco achieves record production and sales in FY26, with bauxite evacuation crossing 77 lakh tonnes and strong growth across alumina, aluminium and power operations
 "Nalco posts record FY26 performance with 77 lakh tonnes bauxite evacuation")
ECoR tops freight loading as Railways earnings cross ₹1.7 trillion
East Coast Railway leads freight loading with record volumes in FY26 as Indian Railways earnings cross Rs 1.7 trillion, though revenue growth remains uneven across zones
 "ECoR tops freight loading as Railways earnings cross ₹1.7 trillion")
BCGCL, MCL sign land deal for India's first coal gasification project
BCGCL and MCL sign a land agreement for India's first indigenous coal gasification project in Odisha, aimed at boosting energy security and reducing import dependence
 "BCGCL, MCL sign land deal for India's first coal gasification project")
PM Modi projects Odisha as a key driver of India's next phase of growth
Cites infrastructure push, industrial expansion and welfare gains in Utkal Divas message to chief minister
 "PM Modi projects Odisha as a key driver of India's next phase of growth")
VFS Global opens Odisha's first visa application centre in Bhubaneswar
New VFS Global centre in Bhubaneswar cuts travel burden, boosts global access
 "VFS Global opens Odisha's first visa application centre in Bhubaneswar")
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")