 "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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Puri Jagannath temple secures IP protection for sacred 'words'
In a first for an Indian shrine, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration has secured trademark protection for key terms and symbols linked to the Puri temple's religious identity
 "Puri Jagannath temple secures IP protection for sacred 'words'")
IIT-Bhubaneswar's new device set to transform water quality monitoring
Researchers have developed ArsenSafe, a field-deployable arsenic detection device that enables rapid, low-cost and highly sensitive testing of drinking water without laboratory infrastructure
 "IIT-Bhubaneswar's new device set to transform water quality monitoring")
Meghwal defends judicial autonomy, says courts must set limits on remarks
The law minister said the Constitution bars government interference in judicial functioning and that courts alone should determine the limits of oral observations
 "Meghwal defends judicial autonomy, says courts must set limits on remarks")
JSW Steel posts 15% growth in May crude steel output, produces 2.29 MT
JSW Steel reported a 15 per cent increase in consolidated crude steel production in May, supported by higher output from Indian operations, Dolvi plant operations and JV ramp-up
 "JSW Steel posts 15% growth in May crude steel output, produces 2.29 MT")
Court orders probe into alleged illegal fly ash dumping by Vedanta unit
Jharsuguda court directs police to register an FIR and investigate allegations of unauthorised fly ash dumping near the Bheden river by Vedanta Aluminium.
 "Court orders probe into alleged illegal fly ash dumping by Vedanta unit")
Odisha orders itensified crackdown as audits flag massive mining losses
State directs surprise inspections and tighter surveillance after audits and investigations flag large-scale illegal mining, royalty evasion and mineral transportation irregularities
 "Odisha orders itensified crackdown as audits flag massive mining losses")
Odisha clears ₹3,793 crore investment proposals, to create 20,000 new jobs
The State Level Single Window Clearance Authority approved 24 projects across 14 districts, with textiles, manufacturing, tourism and clean energy leading job creation
 "Odisha clears ₹3,793 crore investment proposals, to create 20,000 new jobs")
Bhubaneswar int'l airport awaits AAI nod for ₹1K cr terminal-3 expansion
Passenger traffic growth and expanding connectivity spur plans for a new integrated terminal to enhance capacity and modernise facilities at Bhubaneswar airport
 "Bhubaneswar int'l airport awaits AAI nod for ₹1K cr terminal-3 expansion")
Odisha pitches global action on climate and disaster risks at BRICS meet
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi highlighted Odisha's disaster management model and called for greater international cooperation to tackle climate-related challenges
 "Odisha pitches global action on climate and disaster risks at BRICS meet")
India's $2-billion drone acquisition to boost defence deep-tech ecosystem
The proposed military drone procurement is expected to strengthen indigenous manufacturing, expand supply chains and accelerate investments in defence technology and innovation
 "India's $2-billion drone acquisition to boost defence deep-tech ecosystem")
Amazon brings Kaziranga's conservation-linked products to buyers nationwide
Amazon India has partnered with Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve to market over 230 eco-friendly products made by local communities through its Karigar platform
 "Amazon brings Kaziranga's conservation-linked products to buyers nationwide")
CCEA approves highway projects worth ₹24,249.6 crore in four states
Odisha coastal highway set to take off after a decade-long wait
 "CCEA approves highway projects worth ₹24,249.6 crore in four states")
Brics disaster risk reduction meet begins with focus on Odisha model
Delegates from 11 BRICS member and partner countries are discussing climate resilience, disaster preparedness and sustainable risk reduction under India's Brics Presidency
 "Brics disaster risk reduction meet begins with focus on Odisha model")
Odisha plans hydrogen-powered buses for Cuttack-Puri-Konark route
The state will deploy three hydrogen fuel cell buses under a ₹53.55-crore pilot project aimed at promoting clean mobility and advancing green hydrogen adoption
 "Odisha plans hydrogen-powered buses for Cuttack-Puri-Konark route")
President Murmu, PM Modi to attend Odisha BJP govt's 2nd anniversary event
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the Odisha BJP government's second anniversary celebrations in Rairangpur on June 20
 "President Murmu, PM Modi to attend Odisha BJP govt's 2nd anniversary event")
RudraM-II air-to-surface missile passes key flight test over Bay of Bengal
The indigenous air-to-surface missile validated critical subsystems and precision-strike capabilities, marking a key step towards operational induction
 "RudraM-II air-to-surface missile passes key flight test over Bay of Bengal")
Odisha caps official EV costs, weighs centralised vehicle management policy
The state has fixed procurement ceilings for official electric vehicles and is considering a centralised system to manage contractual vehicles and accelerate fleet electrification
 "Odisha caps official EV costs, weighs centralised vehicle management policy")
IIT Guwahati develops semiconductor for solar cell, neuromorphic computing
The perovskite-based platform combines high-efficiency solar energy conversion with advanced memory functions needed for AI and neuromorphic computing applications
 "IIT Guwahati develops semiconductor for solar cell, neuromorphic computing")
Odisha seeks Centre's backing for allocation of key mineral blocks to OMC
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has sought allocation of key bauxite and iron ore blocks to OMC and faster clearances to strengthen Odisha's mining sector
 "Odisha seeks Centre's backing for allocation of key mineral blocks to OMC")
Aquapulse raises ₹45 crore to expand tech-led shrimp farming network
The funding from NABVENTURES and IAN Alpha Fund will help Aquapulse expand farm technology, procurement networks, processing capacity and seafood exports
 "Aquapulse raises ₹45 crore to expand tech-led shrimp farming network")