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India.com
08-07-2025
- India.com
Meet Khushi Singh who got record breaking salary offer from..., she is from..., did B.Tech from...
Meet Khushi Singh who got record breaking salary offer from..., she is from..., did from... Khushi Singh, from Chapra village under Kutumba block of Aurangabad district of Bihar, has made the entire state proud. Coming out of the village, she has written a new chapter of success by getting selected in the world's leading tech company Microsoft. Khushi has been offered an annual package of Rs 51 lakh by Microsoft. Where did she get her qualification from? Khushi has received a BTech degree in Computer Science Engineering from IIT Patna this year. As soon as the final result came in May 2025, she was selected in Microsoft. This promising student coming from a rural background has already achieved many achievements. She has been selected in Generation Google Scholar 2024 (Asia Pacific Region). Along with this, she has also succeeded in competitive selection processes like PMRO and RMO. Not only this, she has also been a part of the basketball team twice in IIT's inter-sports event. Got full support from family Khushi's father Virendra Kumar Singh is posted as a Master Warrant Officer in the Air Force in Chandigarh, while her mother Ranjana Singh is a housewife. Khushi's younger brother Pranjal Singh is also pursuing after taking inspiration from his sister. He is a student of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar College, Jalandhar. Khushi has given the credit of her success to her parents, family and teachers. She said that her dream is to lead a global company in the IT sector in the future. Khushi is brilliant in studies since childhood Khushi's father Mr. Singh told that she has been brilliant in studies since childhood. In the year 2019, she passed matriculation with 97 percent marks from Kendriya Vidyalaya Karnal and in the year 2021, she passed 12th examination with 97.6 percent marks. Along with this, she also won JEE Mains and JEE Advance in 2021 itself. Giving credit for her success to her parents and other family members, she said that she wants to lead the world's top company in the field of IT. Increased value of village and district Both Chapra village and Aurangabad district are feeling proud of Khushi's achievement. The villagers also expressed happiness over Khushi's success and said that she has proved that if there is hard work, dedication and a clear goal, then no height is far away.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
State ties up with 2 IITs for safety checks on 85 bridges
Patna: The state road construction department (RCD) has roped in IIT Delhi and IIT Patna to audit 85 major bridges under its newly launched Bihar State Bridge Maintenance Policy 2025, the department's minister Nitin Nabin said here on Friday. The minister said the Bihar State Bridge Construction Corporation Limited (BSBCCL) has signed an agreement with IIT Patna and IIT Delhi for the structural audit of bridges and the development of the Bridge Information and Management System (BIMS). "Through this partnership, we will be able to work together on important tasks such as assessing the condition of bridges, identifying critical deficiencies in bridge structures, and developing targeted maintenance and repair strategies," he said. Nabin added that conducting structural safety audits is essential for the regular use of constructed bridge structures. "This will help identify issues within the bridges, allowing for repairs to be carried out accordingly. Timely repairs and audits will prevent future bridge accidents, providing the public with a safe travel experience," he said. "Bihar has a total of 3,968 bridges, of which 532 are classified as large. In the first phase, safety audits will be conducted on 85 of the large bridges. This work is being carried out through BSBCCL. The audit process will reveal the actual condition of the bridges in the state, allowing them to be repaired and made fully operational. IIT Patna and IIT Delhi will provide health reports for 85 bridges within a year," a communique issued by the department said. "IIT Patna has been assigned the task of auditing 45 bridges with an LOA issued on 04.06.2025, and a sanctioned amount of Rs 8.72 crore. IIT Delhi has been assigned the safety audit of 40 bridges with an LOA issued on 04.06.2025 and an approved amount of Rs 7.88 crore," the communique said.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Bihar govt ropes in IIT Delhi, IIT Patna to audit 85 major bridges
The Bihar government has roped in IIT Delhi and IIT Patna to audit 85 major bridges under its newly launched Bihar State Bridge Maintenance Policy 2025 , country's first state-level framework for systematic bridge upkeep, a release said on Friday. The new policy targets safety enhancements across 3,968 bridges, including 532 mega structures built over the last 18 years. "The IITs will provide vital status reports on our bridges as part of this new Bihar State Bridge Maintenance Policy framework. Under the agreement, IIT Delhi will assess 40 major bridges (exceeding 250 metres in length) in north Bihar, while IIT Patna will evaluate 45 such bridges primarily in south Bihar," said Bihar's Minister for Road Construction Nitin Nabin. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like We Can't Believe She Wore That To The Red Carpet Golfhooked Read More Undo The technical consultation for the audit of 85 key structures entails a fee of Rs 16.61 crore, with letters of acceptance already issued, the release said. Beyond the audits, the IITs will also prepare detailed repair, retrofitting, and rehabilitation estimates based on their findings. Live Events The Bihar State Road Building Corporation will then execute these necessary works, the release said. The minister further said that the implementation of the policy will lead to a decrease in maintenance expenditure and ensure bridges remain in good condition, providing safe and easy travel for our people. "The state government is committed to making every possible effort for convenient, safe, and uninterrupted travel for the common people. This comprehensive bridge maintenance policy is a testament to Bihar's commitment to resilient infrastructure and sets a national benchmark in bridge safety management," Nabin said. The release also said IIT Delhi will be submitting a proposal for real-time structural health monitoring systems for the Arrah-Chhapra and Arwal-Sahar mega bridges. The state government is also exploring advanced methods like drone cameras and sensors, exemplified by a Gurgaon-based firm's recent digital safety audit of the Bairiyahati Ghat bridge in Samastipur.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
State ropes in two IITs for audit of long bridges
1 2 3 4 Patna: The road construction department will assess the health of all bridges across the state to determine their structural condition and plan maintenance accordingly. The initiative, under the newly approved bridge maintenance policy, includes the development of a comprehensive bridge health index (BHI) and the placement of QR codes at bridge sites for public access to structural data. The department will soon sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with two IITs to conduct third-party audits of bridges longer than 250 metres. The audits aim to identify vulnerabilities using modern technologies and prevent accidents or disruptions due to bridge damage, which often leads to economic and human losses. Speaking to TOI over the phone, road construction minister Nitin Nabin said all bridges would be subject to regular inspection and maintenance. "Data will be collected using advanced tools such as visual inspection, non-destructive testing (NDT), sensors and drone cameras. Each bridge will be assessed for its BHI and maintenance priority index (MPI) and a health card will be prepared," he said. According to Nabin, the department has built 3,968 bridges over the past 18 years, including 532 major bridges, mega bridges and flyovers. Maintenance activities will be categorised under seven heads – initial rectification, regular/ordinary maintenance, periodic maintenance, minor improvement, special repair, exceptional repair and unforeseeable repair. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo While Bihar Rajya Pul Nirman Nigam will handle bridges longer than 60 metres, shorter ones will fall under the jurisdiction of individual road divisions. He also said QR codes would be installed on signboards near bridges to allow public access to their maintenance history. "Anyone can scan the QR code and get details about the bridge's upkeep," Nabin said. The department will engage IIT Delhi and IIT Patna for auditing bridges over 250 metres. An MoU is set to be signed next week. IIT Delhi will assess 40 bridges in north Bihar while IIT Patna will audit 45 bridges in south Bihar. Both institutions will also prepare cost estimates for necessary repair work, which will be executed by Bihar Rajya Pul Nirman Nigam Limited under the Bihar State Bridge Management and Maintenance Policy, 2025.
Hindustan Times
11-06-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Old cases from the deadly stretch
Widow recalls husband dying the same way last year A 40-year-old cloth shop worker, Kewoor Salve, fell from an overcrowded train on June 6, 2024, in the same deadly stretch between Mumbra and Diva. His wife, Prachi, and their 12-year-old daughter have been struggling to make ends meet ever since. A homemaker until her husband's sudden death, Prachi was forced overnight into the role of the sole breadwinner. From paying rent and electricity bills to ensuring her daughter's admission to school, she carries the full weight of the household on her shoulders. She said she couldn't sleep the night after hearing Monday's accident as it reopened the trauma she has learned to live with every day. 'I was unheard back then,' Prachi said. 'Poor people like us who travel and struggle for even basic needs are always treated like garbage. My husband died the same way a year ago—and nothing changed. No authority took action despite several deaths on this same route. Why? Were they sleeping all this time? Is it because no one from their families has died?' Not careless but neglected commuters In the aftermath of the Mumbra train tragedy that killed four on Monday, Deepak Dubey recalls his younger brother Avadhesh Rajesh Dubey who died in a strikingly similar accident on April 23, 2024, at the very same location. Avadhesh, a 25-year-old MBA student at IIT Patna, worked in the healthcare IT sector. On the morning of April 23, 2024, he was commuting to work when he fell out of an overcrowded local train. His brother Deepak called it a direct consequence of lax safety measures. He added that systemic indifference has been plaguing Mumbai's suburban rail system for years. In a deeply emotional and urgent public appeal following Monday's incident, he said, 'These were not careless passengers. They were ordinary citizens—commuters, students, workers—forced into unsafe conditions daily due to continued negligence and lack of reform by Indian Railways,' said Dubey. So overcrowded that she could not get past the door Two days after Avadesh's death, Riya Rajgor, a 26-year-old working professional who left her home for work on April 25, 2024, in an overcrowded train at Dombivli station, died similarly. Leena Kushwah, a friend she made on the train, often commuted together. Recalling the horrifying moment, Kushwah said, 'As the train was packed, she stood by the door. When the train sped up, the crowd inside swayed and pushed hard toward the door. Riya could not hold on, she slipped and was gone before we could react.' 'Riya wasn't just my friend—she was like family,' Kushwah said tearfully. She said Riya's parents are shattered as she was their only daughter. 'Riya was full of dreams, always smiling, and helping others. I still can't believe she's gone.' Doors blocked, AC train stalled for 10 mins in Dombivli as passengers rush in MUMBAI: Adding to commuter anxiety, chaos erupted at Dombivli railway station on Tuesday morning when the 8.59 am Mumbai-bound AC local train was delayed by nearly 10 minutes. The delay occurred as a crowd of passengers, unnerved by Monday's tragedy, rushed into the train and blocked its automatic doors from closing. The train could not proceed as some passengers remained stuck in the doorways. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) intervened to escort a few passengers out of the train and help shut the doors. A confrontation broke out between commuters and railway staff, reflecting growing frustration over the lack of safe and sufficient services. Passengers claimed the railway administration is shirking responsibility, blaming the public rather than improving frequency, platform crowd control, or train reliability. 'They keep blaming us for blocking the doors, but what choice do we have? There aren't enough trains and the ones that do come crammed. We're risking our lives to get to work,' said Rajesh Shinde, a daily commuter from Dombivli. 'Instead of fixing the system, they treat us like the problem.'
