 "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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CSM Technologies posts stellar performance as profit up 70%, margin expands
The GovTech company reported a 70.2 per cent rise in FY26 net profit as improved execution efficiency and operating leverage drove a sharp expansion in EBITDA margin
 "CSM Technologies posts stellar performance as profit up 70%, margin expands")
Odisha's Paradip to anchor critical minerals value chain with mega park
Paradip has been selected as one of four locations for critical mineral processing parks under the NCMM to strengthen domestic supply chains for EVs, semiconductors and defence
 "Odisha's Paradip to anchor critical minerals value chain with mega park")
A sea buried in stone: New study decodes Northeast's ancient marine world
Marine microfossils, trace fossils and limestone formations show that Dillai Parbat in Assam's Karbi Anglong district was once part of a warm, productive shallow sea
 "A sea buried in stone: New study decodes Northeast's ancient marine world")
BJD to raise Odisha textbook errors, govt's failures in monsoon session
The BJD will raise Odisha textbook errors, alleged failures of the BJP government, price rise, law and order, coal royalty and MPLADS utilisation during Parliament's monsoon session
 "BJD to raise Odisha textbook errors, govt's failures in monsoon session")
Gopalpur special economic zone emerges as eastern India's green energy hub
Driven by Tata Steel SEZ, Gopalpur industrial park has attracted over Rs 65,000 crore of investments across green hydrogen, solar, specialty chemicals and advanced manufacturing
 "Gopalpur special economic zone emerges as eastern India's green energy hub")
Proposal to fell 332K trees for coal mining in Odisha sparks concerns
A proposed coal mine in Odisha's Angul district has sparked environmental concerns after clearance was recommended for felling over 3.31 lakh trees
 "Proposal to fell 332K trees for coal mining in Odisha sparks concerns")
Odisha targets recovery of 60,426 acres of land, eyes ₹10K cr temple corpus
The state has directed officials to expedite land cases, verify historical records and settle eligible encroachments to create a Rs 10,000 crore temple corpus
 "Odisha targets recovery of 60,426 acres of land, eyes ₹10K cr temple corpus")
Odisha signs IFC agreement to build ₹20,000 crore PPP project pipeline
The state will work with the World Bank Group's private-sector arm to develop around 20 bankable infrastructure projects across key sectors through the PPP model
 "Odisha signs IFC agreement to build ₹20,000 crore PPP project pipeline")
CSM Technologies secures World Bank-backed Malawi project worth ₹3.2 crore
The ₹3.2 crore assignment will replace manual auction processes with a secure digital system, supporting transparent procurement and wider digital inclusion in Malawi
Himadri Q1 boosts Rs 240-cr capex for advanced materials expansion
Himadri Speciality Chemical posted record quarterly revenue, Ebitda and profit, and unveiled Rs 240 crore of capex to expand its advanced materials and battery ecosystem
 "Himadri Q1 boosts Rs 240-cr capex for advanced materials expansion")
CCEA clears ₹3,907-cr railway expansion projects in Odisha, Jharkhand
The CCEA has approved two railway expansion projects worth Rs 3,907 crore in Odisha and Jharkhand to enhance line capacity, ease congestion and improve freight movement
Odisha clears new farm market law to widen buyer access for farmers
Odisha has approved a new farm marketing law to create a unified statewide market, expand buyer access, promote digital trading and improve price realisation for farmers
 "Odisha clears new farm market law to widen buyer access for farmers")
Odisha clears ₹32,000-cr rural infra push ahead of 2027 Panchayat polls
The Odisha Cabinet has approved a ₹32,000 crore package for rural roads, bridges and connectivity, covering 35,000 km of roads and 3,167 bridges over five years
 "Odisha clears ₹32,000-cr rural infra push ahead of 2027 Panchayat polls")
One Rath Yatra, two traditions? Puri and Iskcon at loggerheads over timing
The Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee has urged the President and Prime Minister to intervene after Iskcon declined to align its global Rath Yatra celebrations with Puri's scriptural calendar
 "One Rath Yatra, two traditions? Puri and Iskcon at loggerheads over timing")
Ex-SCERT chief held in Odisha textbook case; Crime Branch pegs ₹175 cr loss
Crime Branch arrested former SCERT director Manoj Kumar Padhy over alleged negligence in publishing error-ridden NEP textbooks, pegging the loss to the state at Rs 175 crore
 "Ex-SCERT chief held in Odisha textbook case; Crime Branch pegs ₹175 cr loss")
Odisha secures ₹1 trillion Hudco term loans for urban transformation
Hudco will extend term loans of up to Rs 1 trillion over five years to support housing, urban infrastructure and sustainable development projects across Odisha
 "Odisha secures ₹1 trillion Hudco term loans for urban transformation")
Scientists synchronise 105,000 nano-oscillators in computing breakthrough
The network of more than 105,000 magnetic nano-oscillators synchronised within 45 nanoseconds, opening a path towards faster, low-power computing and AI hardware
 "Scientists synchronise 105,000 nano-oscillators in computing breakthrough")
Odisha cracks whip on iron ore grade manipulation, 65 mines served notices
The Odisha government has issued show-cause notices to 65 mining leaseholders after inspections allegedly found large-scale iron ore grade manipulation, causing revenue losses
 "Odisha cracks whip on iron ore grade manipulation, 65 mines served notices")
Odisha panchayats face fiscal reset as state adopts 16th FC reforms
Officials said the proposed measures intended to improve the financial health of local bodies and help them undertake development works with greater financial independence
 "Odisha panchayats face fiscal reset as state adopts 16th FC reforms")
BJP or BJD? Odisha's investment surge rekindles the battle for credit
Odisha's investment surge has revived debate over whether it reflects the BJP's execution or the BJD's long-built industrial foundations
 "BJP or BJD? Odisha's investment surge rekindles the battle for credit")