 "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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India's seafood exports hit record $8.46 bn in FY26 amid global headwinds
India exported 19.72 lakh tonnes of seafood worth $8.46 billion in FY26, led by frozen shrimp exports, even as global trade faced inflation, supply disruptions and weak demand
 "India's seafood exports hit record $8.46 bn in FY26 amid global headwinds")
Two years of BJP government in Odisha: Industries boom and jobs lag
Infra creation, law & order remain pain points
 "Two years of BJP government in Odisha: Industries boom and jobs lag")
Road to contentious Sijimali bauxite block gets final forest clearance
The Centre has approved diversion of forest land for a key access road to the Vedanta-linked Sijimali bauxite block, while legal challenges to the project continue
 "Road to contentious Sijimali bauxite block gets final forest clearance")
Intel, 3DGS to set up $3.3 billion glass substrate unit in Odisha
The proposed facility in Odisha will manufacture advanced packaging glass-core substrates and is expected to generate 1,800 high-skill jobs over the next five to six years
 "Intel, 3DGS to set up $3.3 billion glass substrate unit in Odisha")
Odisha begins auction process for 11 major mineral blocks in five districts
The state has invited bids for bauxite, iron ore, manganese, limestone and aluminous laterite blocks to support mining expansion and industrial growth
 "Odisha begins auction process for 11 major mineral blocks in five districts")
Human-elephant conflict worsens in Odisha; BJD blames govt, mining
Party alleges habitat degradation, unscientific mining and failure to protect elephant corridors have intensified human-elephant conflict, leading to rising deaths and injuries across Odisha
 "Human-elephant conflict worsens in Odisha; BJD blames govt, mining")
Odisha govt to create dedicated land bank for hospitality sector
Odisha plans a ₹1,500-crore tourism land bank to fast-track hotel and resort projects across major travel destinations in the state
 "Odisha govt to create dedicated land bank for hospitality sector")
Odisha to host World and Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in 2028
Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium will host the Asian and World Indoor Athletics Championships in 2028, boosting Odisha's stature as a global sports hub
 "Odisha to host World and Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in 2028")
Rourkela steel plant signs deal with GAIL for uninterrupted PNG supply
The SAIL-owned plant has partnered with GAIL to secure alternative fuel supplies amid propane shortages linked to the West Asia crisis
 "Rourkela steel plant signs deal with GAIL for uninterrupted PNG supply")
Odisha govt to review Vedanta's ₹2 trillion investment plans every 15 days
The Odisha government will review Vedanta Group's proposed industrial projects every fortnight to accelerate implementation and ensure timely execution of investments
 "Odisha govt to review Vedanta's ₹2 trillion investment plans every 15 days")
JSW Steel breaks ground on ₹1 trillion steel mill in Odisha's Paradip
13.2 mtpa plant coming up on land once earmarked for South Korea's Posco
 "JSW Steel breaks ground on ₹1 trillion steel mill in Odisha's Paradip")
NGT seeks responses on 'environmental violations' in NINL expansion
The tribunal has issued notices to the Centre, Odisha government and NINL over allegations of large-scale tree felling and ecological damage linked to the steel plant expansion
 "NGT seeks responses on 'environmental violations' in NINL expansion")
NIT Rourkela develops AI-powered microscopy for disease detection
The AI-enabled microscopy platform can rapidly detect blood cancer and malaria while improving imaging precision and reducing human intervention in diagnostics
 "NIT Rourkela develops AI-powered microscopy for disease detection")
Emotional bonding with AI can lead to social isolation: IIM study
An IIM Lucknow study warns that excessive reliance on AI companion applications for emotional support may harm real-world relationships and mental well-being
 "Emotional bonding with AI can lead to social isolation: IIM study")
Fresh setback for BJD as Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray quits
Senior BJD leader and Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray resigned from the party and the Upper House, alleging he was being sidelined within the organisation
 "Fresh setback for BJD as Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray quits")
JSW to commence work on ₹1 trn, 13.2 mtpa steel plant on Wednesday
Facility to come up on land initially acquired for Posco in Odisha's Paradip
 "JSW to commence work on ₹1 trn, 13.2 mtpa steel plant on Wednesday")
New AI study flags 12% of Odisha in high flood susceptibility zone
A study using AI, machine learning and GIS tools has identified coastal districts and major river basins in Odisha as highly vulnerable to flooding
 "New AI study flags 12% of Odisha in high flood susceptibility zone")
Amid delimitation row, SRS bulletin reveals population imbalance in India
Latest SRS Bulletin shows India's fertility rate has fallen to 1.9, below replacement level, exposing a widening regional divide
 "Amid delimitation row, SRS bulletin reveals population imbalance in India")
Odisha set to host CII eastern zone conference on industrial growth
The conference will bring together policymakers and industry leaders from eastern states to discuss investment, infrastructure and regional industrial collaboration
 "Odisha set to host CII eastern zone conference on industrial growth")
Women researchers at NIT Rourkela create eco-friendly wastewater solution
Researchers at NIT Rourkela have developed a low-cost, eco-friendly wastewater treatment system that converts dairy waste into water suitable for agriculture
 "Women researchers at NIT Rourkela create eco-friendly wastewater solution")