 "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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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")
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")
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")