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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 panchayats face fiscal reset as state adopts 16th FC reforms
Officials said the proposed measures intended to improve the financial health of local bodies and help them undertake development works with greater financial independence
 "Odisha panchayats face fiscal reset as state adopts 16th FC reforms")
BJP or BJD? Odisha's investment surge rekindles the battle for credit
Odisha's investment surge has revived debate over whether it reflects the BJP's execution or the BJD's long-built industrial foundations
 "BJP or BJD? Odisha's investment surge rekindles the battle for credit")
CM Mohan Majhi orders crime branch probe into Odisha textbook fiasco
The move comes two weeks after the government suspended four officials of the directorate of TE and SCERT, including the then director, and initiated disciplinary proceedings against six others
 "CM Mohan Majhi orders crime branch probe into Odisha textbook fiasco")
Aditya Birla Group proposes ₹12,000 cr expansion of Odisha alumina refinery
The fresh investment will expand Hindalco's greenfield Kansariguda alumina refinery in Rayagada from 1 mtpa to 3 mtpa, taking the total project cost to ₹20,000 crore
 "Aditya Birla Group proposes ₹12,000 cr expansion of Odisha alumina refinery")
Odisha gets first in-house genomics lab to advance precision cancer care
IMS and SUM Hospital becomes first in Odisha to set up a comprehensive in-house genomics laboratory, enabling advanced cancer diagnosis and precision medicine without patients travelling outside state
 "Odisha gets first in-house genomics lab to advance precision cancer care")
Railway engineers demand pay commission for wage parity, Group B posts
AIREF has urged the 8th Central Pay Commission to restore pay parity, expand Group-B posts, improve career progression and enhance allowances for railway engineers
 "Railway engineers demand pay commission for wage parity, Group B posts")
Growth will be driven by project execution, not announcement: Odisha CM
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi says the state is shifting from attracting investments to executing projects, with manufacturing and jobs driving growth
 "Growth will be driven by project execution, not announcement: Odisha CM")
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")
India launches LoA regime for high-seas fishing, eyes seafood export growth
The new Letter of Authorisation regime aims to expand sustainable high-seas fishing, raise fishermen's incomes and strengthen India's position in the global seafood export market
 "India launches LoA regime for high-seas fishing, eyes seafood export growth")
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")