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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Rourkela police, NIT-R sign pact for tech advancements in policing
Rourkela: In a significant move towards modernising law enforcement, Rourkela police and National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on outreach activities, IT solutions, training and knowledge exchange. The agreement marks a new era of technology-driven policing aimed at enhancing transparency and data accessibility. According to a press release from Rourkela police, the partnership will focus on automating various police procedures. NIT-R has already designed and developed the Rourkela police website and the Anusandhan portal. The portal, in compliance with Section 193(3)(ii) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), sends SMS updates to complainants as FIR investigation progresses, making the process more data-friendly and less cumbersome. DIG Brijesh Kumar Rai and SP Nitesh Wadhwani emphasised the importance of adopting new technologies to improve police services. They highlighted the need for such advancements to better serve society. NIT-R director K Umamaheshwar Rao and registrar Rohan Dhiman discussed how academia and law enforcement can collaborate to develop effective solutions for citizens. Professors S Bakshi and M N Sahoo elaborated on the functionalities of the Anusandhan portal and ongoing efforts to enhance its capabilities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 Most Beautiful Female Athletes in the World Learn More Undo In addition to the MoU, an eight-day skill development programme for digital transformation was inaugurated, aimed at upskilling 200 police personnel in data analytics. The initiative underscores the commitment of both Rourkela police and NIT-R to improve operational efficiency, digital readiness and community-focused policing. The partnership envisions integrating AI technology to extract intelligent data for predictive police services, setting a long-term goal for enhanced law enforcement capabilities.
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Science
- New Indian Express
NIT-R bags patent for bacterial biofilm tech to treat toxic industrial wastewater
ROURKELA: A research team of the National Institute of Technology-Rourkela (NIT-R) has secured patent for its novel bacterial biofilm technology that degrades phenanthrene, a toxic Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) found in industrial chemical waste. Contrary to the conventional methods for wastewater treatment, this technology offers environment friendly, effective and cost-efficient solution. Informing about the grant of patent on Thursday, the NIT-R said PAHs are hazardous organic compounds capable of contaminating soil and water through fossil fuel combustion, industrial discharge and oil spills. The traditional methods used to address this challenge with chemical oxidation or soil excavation are expensive and often generate secondary pollution. But the new technology provides a cheaper alternate to the global challenge of wastewater treatment. The developed biofilm comprises cells attached to the substratum within an extracellular polymeric matrix. The research team grew the biofilm using Luria Bertani broth, a nutrient-rich medium. Lead researcher Prof Surajit Das of the department of Life Science said, 'The biofilm is well-compatible for integration in existing reactors used at municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities, especially those dealing with hydrocarbon-based pollutants. Our patented technology also opens opportunities for potential collaboration with the petrochemical industry to promote more sustainable pollution control practices.'
New Indian Express
06-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
NIT-R portal for NRI, foreign origin students admission to institutes
ROURKELA: To simplify admission of candidates for 105 institutes of the country eligible for both Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) and Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) special categories, the NIT-Rourkela has created a single common portal. The move is aimed at simplifying admission process for foreign-origin and NRI students. As coordinating institute for both DASA and CSAB, NIT-R has announced commencement of a common registration process for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate programmes. The institutes include 31 NITs, 26 IIITs, one IIEST, three SPAs and 44 technical institutes funded fully or partially by the central or state government for the academic year 2025-26. Students from over 50 countries including NRIs and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs)/ Persons of Indian Origins (PIOs) are allowed admission in higher institutions through DASA. On the other hand, CSAB Special is primarily meant for students with Indian citizenship. CSAB-Special conducts supplementary admission rounds held after Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) to utilise the remaining seats across various centrally funded technical institutes and help prevent wastage. Reliable sources in the NIT-R explained that candidates with NRI status are eligible for admission both under DASA and CSAB-Special categories, while from 2023 onwards the candidates with OCI and PIO status too became eligible to apply in both categories. Previously, they were needed to apply in different portals making the process for seat allocation cumbersome and overlapping of applications also created confusion. Integration of two separate platforms with introduction of a common portal ( provides single registration window for two distinct admission schemes and will help reduce administrative burden, ensure clear timelines and simplify document handling or onboarding process, they added. Chairman for DASA & CSAB 2025 and NIT-R Director Prof. K Umamaheshwar Rao said the coordinated admission process reflects Indian government's commitment to simplifying global access to its higher education institutions. Chairman of the local organising committee Prof. Anindya Basu of NIT-R said students of Indian origin from across the world will now have access to a seamless, transparent, and integrated admission process. The joint portal will remove procedural overlaps, reduce candidate stress, and reflect India's commitment to modernising education governance, he added.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
NIT-R alumni's defence tech startup receives Rs 17cr funding
Rourkela: A defence tech startup specialising in underwater robotics, founded by two NIT Rourkela alumni, has secured $2 million (around Rs 17 crore) in pre-Series A funding from MGF Kavachh, a Sebi-registered venture capital fund launched by former defence secretary Ajay Kumar. Coratia Technologies Pvt Ltd, founded by Debendra Pradhan and Biswajit Swain, has been operating from the Foundation for Technology and Business Incubation (FTBI) at NIT-R for the past three years. The equity-based funding will support the expansion of R&D operations at the startup's Rourkela headquarters and establish production offices in Bengaluru and Bhubaneswar. Pre-Series A funding is designed to provide additional capital to startups that have achieved some early traction and need to further develop their product, build customer base and demonstrate market viability before securing a larger Series A investment. "This funding is a strong vote of confidence in our vision and technology," said Debendra Pradhan, CEO & co-founder of Coratia. "Our underwater robots can detect damages or threats beneath the surface to structures like bridges and dams, with potential applications in sensitive defence operations." The investment from MGF Kavachh, which specialises in backing defence-critical and technologically advanced solutions, comes after months of discussion. 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 Col Sarjeet Yadav, venture partner at MGF Kavachh, emphasised that the investment is a strategic endorsement of Coratia's pioneering contributions to the underwater robotics sector. "We're proud to support their growth and help build India's capabilities in the underwater domain," said Raj Sethia, managing partner, MGF Kavachh. "Every startup we back contributes to building a safer, stronger India." The funding will also facilitate the development of advanced autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), sonar systems and swarm technologies, along with strategic hiring to scale operations and defence integration. Swain, chief technical officer, highlighted the startup's strong research foundation at NIT-R, crediting the institute's support and involvement of professors for their technological edge.
New Indian Express
21-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
NIT-R convocation: 2,065 students receive degrees
ROURKELA: At least 2,065 students were awarded degrees at the 22nd convocation ceremony of the National Institute of Technology-Rourkela (NIT-R) held here on Friday. Addressing the graduating students, chief guest and CMD of Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL) Uday A Kaole said, 'This day marks the beginning of a new, challenging chapter where your knowledge must translate into performance, with accountability, integrity and purpose. Education is the foundation of national progress, and institutes like NIT-Rourkela are critical pillars in this journey. Be adaptable, stay rooted in your values, and always strive to give back.' Virtually addressing the students, chairman of the Board of Governors (BoG), NIT-R SN Subrahmanyan said, 'We are in an era defined by youth, innovation, and boundless potential. As engineers graduating into a rapidly transforming world, you are architects of change.' NIT-R director Prof K Umamaheshwar Rao said by introducing new-age programmes such as BTech in Artificial Intelligence, and a growing international student community, the institute is preparing graduates to thrive in a rapidly evolving global landscape. On the occasion, 1061 BTech degrees, 21 BArch, 39 BTech and MTech dual degree, 68 Integrated MSc, 180 MSc, six MA, 43 MBA, 469 MTech, one Master of Technology (Research) and 177 PhD degrees were awarded. The degree recipients included 93 international students from USA, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Non-Resident Indians. Gold medals were awarded to Swayansha Routray for best graduate in BTech and BArch, Barsa Barnali Das for best postgraduate in MTech, Satyajit Sahu for best postgraduate in MBA, Pranay Sahu for best postgraduate in Integrated MSc, Akash Devgan for best postgraduate in MSc and MA, Estari Uday Kiran for best postgraduate in BTech and MTech dual degree, Vaghasiya Rominkumar Ashvinbhai for best postgraduate project in MTech and dual degree besides Shishir Khanal for best undergraduate project in BTech and BArch. Four distinguished alumnus awards were also given to Prof Sukumar Mishra, Ashok Kumar Basa, RS Raghavan, Dr Bhartendu Deo.
