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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Northeast Frontier Railway registers 2.37% growth in freight unloading
Advt Advt Join the community of 2M+ industry professionals. Subscribe to Newsletter to get latest insights & analysis in your inbox. Get updates on your preferred social platform Follow us for the latest news, insider access to events and more. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) continues to record consistent growth in freight unloading activities, officials said on Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, said that during the month of July 2025 , a total of 1,081 freight-carrying rakes were unloaded, marking a 2.37 per cent increase compared to the same period last said that a significant portion of this freight traffic supports the seven northeastern states In July 2025, a total of 590 rakes were unloaded in Assam, of which 267 rakes carried essential the same period, 89 rakes were unloaded in Tripura, 15 in Nagaland, nine in Arunachal Pradesh, 14 in Manipur and three rakes each in Meghalaya and 212 rakes in West Bengal and 146 rakes in Bihar were also unloaded within the jurisdiction of Northeast Frontier Railway during uninterrupted supply of essential and other commodities plays a vital role in sustaining daily life and promoting economic activity across the Northeastern said that the speedy completion of doubling projects in key sections over Northeast Frontier Railway has significantly enhanced both inward and outward freight movement, enabling quicker and more efficient transportation of infrastructure upgrade has directly contributed to the steady rise in freight unloading across the zone, the CPRO Northeast Frontier Railway, which operates in the Northeastern states and in seven districts of West Bengal and five districts of Bihar, with more than 6,400 km of tracks in its in a significant step towards enhancing environmental sustainability and promoting scientific waste management practices, NFR has commenced a comprehensive survey for the implementation of an Integrated Garbage Treatment System (IGTS).NFR's CPRO Sharma said that the IGTS would be implemented at NFR headquarters in Maligaon, near Guwahati , and Pandu Railway Colonies under the jurisdiction of the Lumding railway said that the survey is being conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG), under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with a part of this collaboration, IITG would provide technical consultancy and conduct extensive field studies to assess the feasibility design and execution strategy of the proposed system.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
IIT Guwahati to organise GATE in Feb next year
1 2 Guwahati: The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has been designated as the organising institute for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026, with exam dates confirmed for February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. This prestigious all-India examination evaluates candidates' understanding across a range of undergraduate subjects in engineering, technology, science, architecture, commerce, arts, and humanities. In a statement released Thursday, IIT Guwahati confirmed its role in conducting GATE 2026 on behalf of the National Coordination Board-GATE, under the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India. The exam will be administered as a computer-based test (CBT) featuring 30 test papers, including a newly introduced sectional paper on Energy Science (XE-I) within the Engineering Sciences (XE) category. All test papers will be available exclusively in English. Candidates can register through the application portal expected to open in late August 2025. The examination will be held in forenoon and afternoon sessions on the specified dates. Successful candidates can leverage their GATE scores to pursue advanced academic programs with potential financial aid or seek employment opportunities in PSUs. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and s ilver prices in your area.
News18
5 days ago
- General
- News18
Assam: IIT Guwahati welcomes class of 2000 for Silver Jubilee reunion
Guwahati (Assam) [India], August 6 (ANI): Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati hosted the Silver Jubilee Reunion for the second batch of students (Class of 1995 – 2000) on August 1-2, said a press statement issued by IIT Guwahati. The event organised by the Alumni and External Relations of IIT Guwahati brought together over 20 alumni from across the globe at their alma mater for a two-day class of 1996 – 2000 holds a special place in the history of the Institute, being the pioneers who were awarded and Degrees during the Institute's second convocation in 2000. These alumni began their journey at a make-shift IIT Guwahati complex in the Institute of Engineers Building, and witnessed the transition to the current sprawling campus on the bank of the Brahmaputra alumni were warmly welcomed by Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director, IIT Guwahati, at an Open House event held at the Institute. Students, faculty, and staff members of IIT Guwahati attended the event. During this event, the alumni shared their formative experiences and career journeys, offering valuable insights and inspiration to the current about hosting the prestigious alumni of IIT Guwahati, Prof. Sumana Dutta, Dean, Alumni and External Relations, IIT Guwahati, said, 'The alumni form one of the most important pillars of their alma mater. Their success and contribution to the nation and the world are what make an institute stand apart. We are proud of your achievements. I call upon all our esteemed alumni to continue collaborating with the institute and to take on key roles to establish it as a leader in the educational ecosystem of India."The two-day reunion featured engaging sessions where alumni and the Institute administration discussed potential contributions to student training, the establishment of state-of-the-art facilities, and the overall development of the institution. The reunion also included participation from esteemed former and current faculty members of the IIT Guwahati community to reminisce about the early days of the a student-alumni workshop facilitated the exchange of ideas, knowledge, and networking, followed by a showcase of various student activities on campus. The alumni visited their parent departments, toured the campus, and revisited their old hostels and classrooms in the city, reliving cherished memories from their time at IIT Guwahati. (ANI)
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Science
- Indian Express
GATE 2026 Registration: IIT Guwahati to conduct exam; website launched, dates announced
GATE 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) will conduct the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026. IIT Guwahati has also launched the GATE 2026 website. The official GATE 2026 website is In 2026, GATE will be held on February 7, 8, 14 and 15. The application process for the GATE 2026 exam will begin on August 25. The last date to apply for the exam is September 25 (without late fees) and October 6 (with late fees). GATE 2026 will be held for a total of 30 test papers. Candidates can appear for one or up to two test papers only. The two test paper combinations will have to be chosen from the list of combinations. Only one application form will have to be filled even if candidates appear for two test papers. GATE 2026 test papers will be in English and entirely of objective type. The types of questions in GATE 2025 will include multiple choice questions (MCQ), multiple select questions (MSQ), and numerical answer type (NAT) questions. In MCQs, only one out of four options is correct. In MSQs, one or more than one out of four options is/are correct; and for NAT questions, the answer must be keyed in using a virtual keypad. GATE 2026 is being conducted by IISc and all IITs, on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India. Valid GATE score can be used for seeking admission to master's programmes and direct doctoral programmes in engineering, technology, architecture, science, commerce, arts, or humanities; and doctoral programmes in relevant branches of engineering, technology, architecture, science, commerce, arts or humanities, in the institutions supported by the MoE and other Government agencies. GATE 2025 was held between February 1 and 16 and the result was declared on March 19. IIT Roorkee administered GATE last year.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
IIT Guwahati Researchers develop contactless voice recognition sensor for individuals with voice disabilities
Guwahati: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, in collaboration with Ohio State University, USA, have developed an underwater vibration sensor that enables automated and contactless voice recognition. It is indicated that this technology could offer an alternative communication method for individuals with voice disabilities who are unable to use conventional voice-based systems. The research findings have been published in Advanced Functional Materials, co-authored by Prof. Uttam Manna (Department of Chemistry), research scholars Debasmita Sarkar, Rajan Singh, Anirban Phukan, Priyam Mondal, and Prof. Roy P. Paily (Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering) at IIT Guwahati, along with Prof. Xiaoguang Wang and Ufuoma I. Kara from The Ohio State University. According to the team, voice recognition technologies are widely used in smart devices today, yet they remain inaccessible to people with voice disorders. Recent studies suggest a considerable percentage of children and young adults between the ages of 3 and 21 experience some form of voice disability, highlighting the need for more inclusive communication tools . To address this gap, the researchers focused on the air expelled through the mouth during attempted speech. It is stated that even when sound is not produced, this exhaled air can disturb a water surface, creating subtle waves. The team's sensor, positioned just below the air-water interface, detects these minute vibrations and translates them into electrical signals. The sensor is made from a conductive, chemically reactive porous sponge and uses Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) to interpret the signal patterns. This AI-powered system allows for the recognition of attempted speech without sound, enabling hands-free communication with devices. It is noted that the prototype developed in the lab costs approximately ₹3,000, with ongoing research aimed at reducing costs through potential industry collaboration. According to the researchers, the device has shown durability in extended underwater use and could have broader applications, including in exercise tracking, movement detection, and underwater sensing. As a next step, the team intends to pursue clinical validation and expand their dataset by collecting samples from individuals with voice disabilities. This is expected to help refine the model to recognise specific words or phrases necessary for operating smart devices. Speaking about the developed sensor, Prof. Uttam Manna, Department of Chemistry, IIT Guwahati, said, 'It is one of the rare designs of material allowing to recognize voice based on monitoring the water wave formed at air/water interface because of exhaling air from mouth. This approach is likely to provide a viable solution for communication with those individuals with partially or entirely damaged vocal cords.'
