KIIT, Odisha and Nepal

KIIT row: Odisha govt. orders probe into death of Nepal girl, eviction of students
Odisha government investigates student death at KIIT, prompting protests and closure, with Nepal government threatening action if not resolved.
Odisha: Father of deceased Nepali student accuses KIIT of ‘mistreating students from Nepal’
The claim emerged amid reports that KIIT had expelled several Nepali students from their hostel following his daughter's tragic death.
Odisha forms panel to probe Nepali student’s death at KIIT University
Bhubaneswar Commissioner of Police S. Devdutta Singh assured Prakriti’s family that justice would be served and that any officials found guilty would face legal consequences
Odisha government directs KIIT to trace Nepali students who were forced out of campus
Concerned over the whereabouts of Nepali students forced out of campus, the Mohan Majhi government on Tuesday (February 18, 2025) directed Bhubaneswar-based Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), a Deemed-to-be University, to deploy officials to trace them, provide counselling to those traumatised, and facilitate their return.
KIIT Student Suicide Update: 6 Key Points To Know About The Nepal Girl Death Case In Odisha
Prakriti Lamsal, a Nepali student, tragically took her own life at KIIT University in Bhubaneswar. Her death has caused widespread protest and sadness on the campus. Here’s everything we know so far.
KIIT Nepali student death: Odisha govt constitutes high-level fact-finding committee
Tech student, identified as Prakriti Lamsal from Nepal, was found dead in her hostel room on Sunday on the KIIT campus.
Odisha university suicide: 3 officials and 2 guards from KIIT arrested over handling of protesters
Development comes as issue spirals into diplomatic row, state govt forms panel to look at university’s conduct
Nepal girl's death: Odisha govt forms high-level committee to investigate suicide at KIIT
The Odisha government on Tuesday constituted a high-level fact-finding committee consisting of the additional chief secretary of the home department, the principal secretary, the women and child development department,
India Reassures Nepali Students After Suicide Sparked Protest
India has assured students from Nepal of its efforts to ensure their well-being, following protests triggered by the suicide of a Nepali woman studying in the eastern state of Odisha. Police have taken into custody a male student as they investigate Sunday's death at a women's hostel,
5 arrested over KIIT protest after Nepali student's death get bail
The five people arrested in connection with the forcible eviction of Nepali students from hostels at Odisha's Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) following the death of a student from the same community,
Nepal student's death case: Odisha police arrest one person in student's death case
The death of a female Nepal student in her hostel on February 15 has sparked protests, leading to the arrest of a male student over harassment allegations. Nepal sent officials to assist students, while the Indian Embassy ensures their well-being.
Odisha KIIT Suicide: Students Protest, India Assures Safety, PM Oli Seeks Resolution | All Details
To maintain order on the campus, two platoons of police were deployed. The police also sealed the deceased student's room and ...
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Giriraj Singh Announces Odisha as India's Silk Hub
Union minister Giriraj Singh announced plans to develop Odisha as India's silk hub, working with the state government. With ...
Odisha devotees opt for costly road travel as Maha Kumbh Mela nears final week.
Bhubaneswar: As Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj enters its final week, many devotees from Odisha are making last-minute arrangements ...
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Odisha to Become India's Silk Hub: Giriraj Singh
Union Minister Giriraj Singh announces plans to develop Odisha as India's silk hub, aiming to boost silk production and ...