Himansu Shekhar Rout

Himansu Shekhar Rout

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Himansu Shekhar Rout, working in the field of journalism for over two decades, has been writing on an array of topics --  politics, social issues, environment, wildlife, agriculture, industry, ...more

Himansu Shekhar Rout, working in the field of journalism for over two decades, has been writing on an array of topics --  politics, social issues, environment, wildlife, agriculture, industry, heritage, culture and crime. He is passionate about protection and conservation of environment, wildlife, wetlands, hills, archeological sites and promotion of life and livelihood of indigenous communities.

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ADR Report: BJD 3rd richest regional party in country
BJD 3rd richest regional party in country with 144% rise in assets: Report 

The assets declared by the BJD in 2020-21 were valued at Rs 194.50 crore while the value of assets declared by the party in the year 2021-22 was at Rs 474.420 crore – a sharp...

Parties in Odisha getting battle-ready for 2024 polls 
Parties in Odisha getting battle-ready for 2024 polls 

The opposition BJP and Congress, apart from regular reviews of their organizational matters, have started brainstorming on major issues on which they can attack the ruling party and the dispensation.

Services of 54 trains cancelled for cyclone MICHAUNG
54 trains cancelled in ECoR jurisdiction in view of probable cyclone Michaung 

The ECoR in the press statement said that this has been done to ensure the safety of passengers. 

Ex-Odisha MP Jayaram Pangi joins Congress; Gyana Beura joins BJP
Ex-Odisha MP Jayaram Pangi joins Congress; Gyana Beura joins BJP

 Ahead of the 2024 elections, the grand old party, which has been out of power in Odisha for the last 24 years, received a shot in its arm with the joining of Pangi but simultaneously...

Odisha Police IIC dismissed from service for corruption
Odisha Police IIC dismissed from service for corruption

Sushant Satpathy started his career as a constable in 1999 and was later promoted to IIC even though he had several allegations against him between 2012 and 2020, including nexus with bootleggers and deals to...

Bizarre! Odisha Teacher brands girl student with hot knife to cure hornet sting
Bizarre! Odisha Teacher brands girl student with hot knife to cure hornet sting

Such an unusual treatment by the teacher aggravated the problem of the student at Asarala Upper Primary School in Bolagarh block of Khurdha district  

MLA Bijay Shankar-Somalika discord
MLA Bijay Shankar-Somalika discord: Somalika fails to appear before marriage registrar 

Marriage registration officer Gopbandhu Parida that no date was given for further hearing and an order on the issue will be released later. 

Once a block chairperson in Odisha, now a migrant worker in Tamil Nadu
Once a block chairperson in Odisha, now a migrant worker in Tamil Nadu

People of Dhankauda block in Sambalpur were well familiar with Kanti Kumbhar, former chairman of the block. Kanti, now having fallen on bad days, is trying to forget her old days.

Union Ministers launch scathing attacks on Odisha Govt: Is BJP changing strategy?
Union Ministers launch scathing attacks on Odisha Govt: Is BJP changing strategy?

A day after Union Minister of State for Textiles, Darshana Jardosh accused the Odisha government of non-cooperation for a mega textile park, Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs and Jal Shakti, Bishweswar Tudu brought...

Utkal University gets A+ grade from NAAC
Utkal University gets A+ grade from NAAC

In the rankings of the NAAC released in May 2023, Utkal University's grade had fallen from A+ to A.

BJP lashes out at Odisha govt over ‘alarming’ unemployment 
BJP lashes out at Odisha govt over ‘alarming unemployment' 

A report on unemployment in the country was published by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Wednesday in which it was stated that the scenario of unemployment in Odisha is alarming, the BJP...

Parents of Odia girl Manisha Padhi on cloud nine over her appointment as first Woman Aide-De-Camp
Parents of Odia girl Manisha Padhi on cloud nine over her appointment as first Woman Aide-De-Camp

Manisha’s father, Manoranjan Padhi, a retired Indian Air Force officer, was extremely happy about her daughter’s new appointment as ADC.

Melanistic leopard spotted in Odisha forest: PCCF
Melanistic leopard spotted in Odisha forest: PCCF

Though the PCCF did not specify the name of the forest where the animal was found, it was tipped to be spotted in a forest in the central part of Odisha. 

Odisha deprived of mega textiles park for lack of cooperation: Union Minister
Odisha deprived of mega textiles park for lack of cooperation: Union Minister

Union Minister of State for Textiles, Darshana Jardosh pointed an accusing finger at the state government for 'lack of cooperation' for a mega park.

Odisha Plus-II Science students to get free NEET/JEE coaching
Odisha Plus-II Science students to get free NEET/JEE coaching

The Director of the Higher Secondary Education issued a letter to all principals of the government, non-government, and aided secondary schools to make necessary arrangements for the installation of smart TVs or interactive panels in...

Puri Srimandir Ratna Bhandar laser scan detects cracks 
Puri Srimandir Ratna Bhandar laser scan detects cracks 

The laser scanning on 12 points on the northern and upper part of the Ratna Bhandar was done on Wednesday. A report will be prepared which will be submitted to the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration...

Burglary in Bhubaneswar again! Gold & cash over Rs 15L looted from house
Burglary in Bhubaneswar again! Gold & cash over Rs 15L looted from house

Suranjan Kumar Das of Bramheswar Bag area hardly leaves his house unattended. On November 20, he went out for two hours for urgent work. In the meantime, looters had burgled his house.

CCTV captures maid stealing Rs 1L from owner's house in Bhubaneswar
CCTV captures maid stealing Rs 1L from owner's house in Bhubaneswar

Bibhu Prasad Mohapatra of Jagannath Road area engaged a woman domestic help in his house for a monthly salary of Rs 4000. As construction of Mohapatra’s house is underway, he has been keeping cash in...

Coin & note exchange drive in Odisha’s 314 blocks soon: RBI 
Coin & note exchange drive in Odisha’s 314 blocks soon: RBI 

Regional Director of the RBI, Bhubaneswar said people should not believe rumours about the ineffectiveness of some coins and there is a need for more sensitization in this regard. People can even deposit their coins...

Uttarakashi tunnel collapse: Families of Odia workers heave sigh of relief after rescue
Uttarakashi tunnel collapse: Families of Odia workers heave sigh of relief after rescue

After receiving the news of her son’s rescue, Dhiren’s mother, who had been crying and not taking food for the last 17 days, was on cloud nine and distributed sweets to villagers.

Himansu Shekhar Rout, working in the field of journalism for over two decades, has been writing on an array of topics --  politics, social issues, environment, wildlife, agriculture, industry, heritage, culture and crime. He is passionate about protection and conservation of environment, wildlife, wetlands, hills, archeological sites and promotion of life and livelihood of indigenous communities.

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