 "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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West Asia crisis: Jindal Steel doubles Angul complex capacity to 12 MTPA
Jindal Steel doubles Angul complex capacity to 12 MTPA, strengthening domestic production and reducing import dependence amid global supply disruptions
 "West Asia crisis: Jindal Steel doubles Angul complex capacity to 12 MTPA")
Odisha keeps power tariff unchanged for fifth year despite rising costs
Regulator retains electricity rates for FY27 despite rising procurement costs, offering relief to consumers while introducing incentives for digital payments and efficiency
 "Odisha keeps power tariff unchanged for fifth year despite rising costs")
College hostels revise menus, explore alternatives as LPG crunch continues
Campus kitchens are shifting to electric systems and wood-fired backups to keep student meal services running
 "College hostels revise menus, explore alternatives as LPG crunch continues")
Coal India plans two washeries, ammonium nitrate plant in Odisha
Coal India plans two washeries and a coal gasification-based ammonium nitrate plant in Odisha to boost value addition and reduce raw coal transport
 "Coal India plans two washeries, ammonium nitrate plant in Odisha")
Entrepreneurial push in PSUs can boost self-reliance: Vedanta's Agarwal
Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal calls for blending entrepreneurial dynamism with PSU strength to boost domestic production and reduce India's reliance on resource imports
 "Entrepreneurial push in PSUs can boost self-reliance: Vedanta's Agarwal")
In a first, Odisha set to auction three gold-bearing mineral blocks
Gold blocks are part of 34 mineral blocks, including 25 major mineral blocks and nine critical blocks
 "In a first, Odisha set to auction three gold-bearing mineral blocks")
Centre seeks report from Odisha on felling of 2,000 trees at NIT campus
MoEF&CC seeks an action taken report from Odisha over proposal to fell over 2,000 trees at NIT Rourkela, flagging environmental concerns and asking for detailed examination
 "Centre seeks report from Odisha on felling of 2,000 trees at NIT campus")
Crackling logs push out the blue flame in India's elite club kitchens
The old fire is stoked again as firewood and electric fill the LPG gap, and menus shrink
 "Crackling logs push out the blue flame in India's elite club kitchens")
Odisha loses another melanistic tiger to poaching; nine arrested
Odisha has lost another rare melanistic tiger to poaching, with nine arrested and a hide seized near Similipal, raising concerns over protection measures
 "Odisha loses another melanistic tiger to poaching; nine arrested")
Odisha govt launches ₹2,612 crore water projects on World Water Day
Chief Minister unveils irrigation, drinking water and recharge projects, calls for conservation drive and community participation to strengthen water security
 "Odisha govt launches ₹2,612 crore water projects on World Water Day")
Orissa High Court upholds elderly man's right to stay in ancestral home
Court upholds tribunal order allowing 86-year-old to reside in his ancestral house, reinforcing dignity and protection of senior citizens under the law
 "Orissa High Court upholds elderly man's right to stay in ancestral home")
Odisha lines up 34 mineral blocks for FY27 auction, includes gold deposits
State plans to auction 25 major and nine critical mineral blocks, including two gold-bearing assets, as it steps up exploration, production and revenue generation
Vedanta chairman calls for faster reforms to unlock mining potential
Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal highlights delays in operationalising auctioned mineral blocks, urging reforms to boost production and reduce India's import dependence
Odisha enters Guinness records with Pakhala Divas, serves over 1 tonne
State serves over 1 tonne of fermented rice dish to 2,000 people, blending cultural celebration, sustainability and outreach while promoting Odia cuisine globally
 "Odisha enters Guinness records with Pakhala Divas, serves over 1 tonne")
Odisha loses ₹4,162 crore to iron ore undervaluation, steps up checks
State reports Rs 4,162 crore loss due to ore undervaluation, introduces AI-driven monitoring and stricter rules to curb misreporting and improve transparency in mining
Odisha tops India's mining economy, eastern region drives growth: Report
Odisha leads India's mining GVA with a 14% share, as eastern states emerge as key drivers of sector growth, according to an Assocham-ICRA report
Traces of gold, diamond and ruby deposits detected: Odisha minister
Odisha reports traces of gold, diamond and ruby across districts, with detailed exploration and viability studies underway to assess potential mining prospects
 "Traces of gold, diamond and ruby deposits detected: Odisha minister")
Odisha unveils AI roadmap, to set up mission and labs across institutes
Odisha unveils AI policy roadmap with plans for AI Mission, research labs and innovation initiatives to drive governance, startups and digital ecosystem growth
 "Odisha unveils AI roadmap, to set up mission and labs across institutes")
Odisha govt suspends four officials over SCB Medical College fire tragedy
Disciplinary action follows preliminary findings of lapses after fire at SCB Medical College in Cuttack that killed 12; judicial probe also ordered
 "Odisha govt suspends four officials over SCB Medical College fire tragedy")
IMMT Bhubaneswar develops tech to make refractory bricks from bauxite waste
CSIR institute develops process to convert mining waste into high-performance bricks, offering cost benefits and industrial applications across key sectors
 "IMMT Bhubaneswar develops tech to make refractory bricks from bauxite waste")