NECTAR to Host International Workshop on Cold Plasma and Pulse Power in Shillong
The Northeast Center for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR) will host the third International Workshop on Cold Plasma and Pulse Power Technologies for Food, Health, and Agriculture (COFHA 2026) in Shillong on December 14-15, 2026. The two-day event will gather scientists, engineers, and researchers from India and abroad to discuss applications of cold plasma and pulse power in food preservation, agriculture, medicine, sterilization, and environmental sustainability. Sessions will cover topics like food safety, seed treatment, and biomedical uses, featuring lectures and expert discussions.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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news18 broke this story on 11 Nov, 12:01 pm. Other outlets followed.
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