 "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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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")
Adani Enterprises, Abu Dhabi's IRH to invest $11.5 billion in Odisha
Integrated project, billed as India's largest FDI proposal in mining and metallurgy, will create over 53,500 jobs and strengthen the state's aluminium value chain
 "Adani Enterprises, Abu Dhabi's IRH to invest $11.5 billion in Odisha")
GovTech company CSM Technologies debuts on BSE and NSE main boards
Bhubaneswar-headquartered GovTech company lists after a successful IPO, with proceeds earmarked for working capital, debt repayment and strategic expansion
 "GovTech company CSM Technologies debuts on BSE and NSE main boards")
$11.5 billion Odisha project rollout in 5 years: APSEZ MD Karan Adani
Construction is expected to begin 12-18 months after land acquisition and statutory approvals, with the first phase of the integrated aluminium project due in about five years
 "$11.5 billion Odisha project rollout in 5 years: APSEZ MD Karan Adani")
Odisha approves ₹5,468 crore scheme for free education from KG to PG
The state Cabinet has approved a five-year scheme to provide free education in government and aided institutions, benefiting over 32 lakh students annually from the 2026-27 academic session
 "Odisha approves ₹5,468 crore scheme for free education from KG to PG")
India's first integrated bio-ethanol refinery to open in Odisha on July 4
BPCL's Rs 1,775 crore integrated 1G-2G bio-ethanol refinery in Bargarh will convert paddy straw into fuel, support farmers and strengthen India's clean energy transition
 "India's first integrated bio-ethanol refinery to open in Odisha on July 4")
NIT Rourkela develops nanotech wound dressing to fight infections
The affordable nanotechnology-based dressing combines cotton gauze and curcumin to prevent infections, reduce pain during dressing changes and promote faster wound healing
 "NIT Rourkela develops nanotech wound dressing to fight infections")
Japan backs ACME-IHI Odisha green ammonia project with 25-year subsidy
Japan has approved 25-year CfD support for the ACME-IHI green ammonia project in Odisha, strengthening its commercial viability and India's green hydrogen ambitions
 "Japan backs ACME-IHI Odisha green ammonia project with 25-year subsidy")
HAL milestone shows why India must build its own fighter aircraft engine
HAL delivers its 1,000th overhauled AL-31FP engine for the IAF, highlighting India's growing aero-engine MRO capability amid delays in GE F414 engine negotiations
 "HAL milestone shows why India must build its own fighter aircraft engine")
Tata Power discoms hit by ₹271 crore Odisha govt electricity dues
Tata Power has written to the Odisha chief secretary seeking clearance of dues, warning that unpaid bills are adding to borrowing costs and financial strain
 "Tata Power discoms hit by ₹271 crore Odisha govt electricity dues")
Biju Janata Dal's big gamble: Can Sujata rewrite Pandian narrative?
Sujata Rout Karthikeyan's entry into the BJD signals the party's bid for renewal but also revives questions over V K Pandian's influence and its post-2024 strategy
 "Biju Janata Dal's big gamble: Can Sujata rewrite Pandian narrative?")
Odisha unveils GO-EAST policy, tweaks regulations for next industrial leap
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launches GO-EAST and revises the Industrial Policy Resolution to attract investment and accelerate industrialisation in backward districts
 "Odisha unveils GO-EAST policy, tweaks regulations for next industrial leap")
Odisha textbook fiasco: Govt initiates action against 10 officials
High-level inquiry finds systemic lapses in textbook preparation; government orders disciplinary action and sweeping reforms to strengthen quality control
 "Odisha textbook fiasco: Govt initiates action against 10 officials")
Sujata joins BJD as Naveen reasserts leadership amid succession buzz
Former IAS officer Sujata Rout Karthikeyan joins the BJD as Naveen Patnaik reiterates he will lead the party into the next elections, amid growing succession speculation
Odisha plans iconic IT park as ₹50K crore tech pipeline awaits infra boost
The proposed 25-acre IT park in Bhubaneswar will target IT, ITeS, semiconductor and AI firms as Odisha looks to support over Rs 50,000 crore of proposed investments
 "Odisha plans iconic IT park as ₹50K crore tech pipeline awaits infra boost")
Odisha plans 11 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030 amid investment surge
The state plans major investments in renewable energy and transmission infrastructure as it seeks to emerge as a leading clean energy and green hydrogen hub by 2030
 "Odisha plans 11 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030 amid investment surge")
Odisha plans engineering department overhaul as capex utilisation slows
The state is considering cadre reforms and restructuring engineering wings after manpower shortages hindered utilisation of one of India's largest capital expenditure allocations
 "Odisha plans engineering department overhaul as capex utilisation slows")
SAIL supplies defence-grade steel for three newly commissioned Navy ships
The state-run steelmaker supplied 5,700 tonnes of specialised DMR-grade steel for INS Dunagiri, INS Agray and INS Sanshodhak, reinforcing India's defence manufacturing capabilities
 "SAIL supplies defence-grade steel for three newly commissioned Navy ships")
Odisha plans ₹50,000 crore maritime infra push with port, shipbuilding hub
The state plans a greenfield deep-sea port at Bahuda and a shipbuilding cluster near Paradip as it seeks to strengthen its strategic maritime position
 "Odisha plans ₹50,000 crore maritime infra push with port, shipbuilding hub")
India tests edge-native drone swarms that adapt, decide and act
Tashi Network and DroneVerse demonstrate drone swarms that can self-coordinate, redistribute tasks and continue missions despite connectivity loss or battery constraints
 "India tests edge-native drone swarms that adapt, decide and act")