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KIIT University Girl Student's Death LIVE Update: Founder and former BJD MP Achyuta Samanta to appear before high-level committee today

Tensions continue to rise following the tragic death of Nepali student Prakriti Lamsal, a third-year B.Tech student at KIIT, Bhubaneswar. As protests intensify

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KIIT University girl student death

Tensions continue to rise following the tragic death of Nepali student Prakriti Lamsal, a third-year B.Tech student at KIIT, Bhubaneswar. As protests intensify in Nepal and Odisha, demands for justice, an impartial probe, and accountability grow louder. Meanwhile, political leaders and students call for action against university authorities. Stay tuned for real-time updates on the unfolding developments.

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  • Feb 21, 2025 14:03 IST

    KIIT University student death issue raised in Odisha Assembly; eyes on high-level committee hearing

    Amidst the ongoing outcry over the alleged mistreatment meted out to students from Nepal studying at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University in Bhubaneswar following the death of a girl student, Prakriti Lamsal, the sensitive matter was raised in the Odisha Assembly on Friday. Read More...



  • Feb 21, 2025 14:02 IST

    KIIT University incident was barbaric, mid-semester will be rescheduled: Odisha Minister

    Amid unrest at KIIT University over a Nepali student’s death, allegedly by suicide, Odisha Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Friday said that the mid-semester at the university will be postponed. Read More...



  • Feb 21, 2025 10:56 IST

    Achyuta Samanta to appear before the high-level committee today

    KIIT University founder and former BJD MP Achyuta Samanta will appear before the high-level committee at 6.30 pm today.

    As per the notice, Samanta will appear before the committee at the mini-conference hall of the state guest house



  • Feb 21, 2025 07:27 IST

    Last rites of victim Nepali girl performed

    The funeral rites of the Nepali girl student, who died by suicide in her hostel at KIIT University in Bhubaneswar, were performed in Bhairawa of Nepal on Thursday. Read more...



  • Feb 20, 2025 20:18 IST

    5 more arrested, including 4 bouncers 

    The Commissionerate Police-Bhubaneswar on Thursday arrested five more persons in connection with the ongoing student unrest at KIIT University in the Capital City following the suspicious death of a Nepali girl student of the varsity on February 16 (Sunday).

    As per sources, 4 bouncers & a field officer are among the arrested persons.



  • Feb 20, 2025 20:08 IST

    Achyuta Samanta directed to appear before high-level committee



  • Feb 20, 2025 20:07 IST

    Clash Between Bajrang Dal and Police at KIIT



  • Feb 20, 2025 18:06 IST

    Culprits in KIIT University row will not go scot-free: Odisha Law Minister

    Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan assured strict action following the suspicious death of a Nepali girl student at KIIT University, Bhubaneswar. A high-level probe is underway. The process to punish culprits will keep continuing, the Law Minister added.Read More...



  • Feb 20, 2025 16:01 IST

    KIIT University row: No arrests as wives of many IAS, IPS associated with varsity, alleges Tara Bahinipati

    Congress MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati on Thursday made an explosive statement regarding KIIT University, claiming that several IAS and IPS officers' wives are employed at the institution. Read More...



  • Feb 20, 2025 15:54 IST

    Odisha Minister condemns KIIT’s actions; high-level probe launched into student’s death and land irregularities

    Odisha's Skill Development and Technical Education Minister has expressed deep concern over the tragic death of a KIIT University girl student. Condemning the behavior towards students, the minister stated that such arbitrary actions by the university are unacceptable. A high-level committee has been set up to thoroughly investigate the incident. The government is committed to taking strict action against those found responsible. Furthermore, an inquiry will also be conducted into allegations of land irregularities associated with the university, as the state government remains firm in its stance against corruption.



  • Feb 20, 2025 15:50 IST

    Congress MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati raises concerns over KIIT University girl’s death, questions lack of arrests

    Congress MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati makes an explosive statement regarding the university and says “Many IAS and IPS officers’ wives are employed at the institution. KIIT is not just an issue. It has deeply anguished the people.”

    “Why no arrests have been made so far despite the seriousness of the matter,” asked the Congress leader.



  • Feb 20, 2025 15:44 IST

    Odisha minister assures probe into KIIT University mismanagement, land grab allegations

    Odisha Skill Development and Technical Education Minister Sampad Swain criticized KIIT University authority for making ‘arbitrary decisions’ in the hours following the death of Prakriti Lamsal, an international student from Nepal, in the university’s hostel. Read More...



  • Feb 20, 2025 15:42 IST

    KIIT University girl student’s death: Voice spectrography of viral audios to be conducted

    The Twin City Police Commissioner S. Dev Datta Singh stated that the Commissionerate Police has taken Advik Srivastava, the key accused and ex-boyfriend of Prakriti Lamsal, on a three-day remand for interrogation. Additionally, a high-level probe committee also informed that it will conduct a voice spectrography to ascertain the truth behind multiple voice messages being circulated online and alleged to be call and voice message records between Srivastava and Lamsal. Read More...



  • Feb 20, 2025 15:37 IST

    KIIT University Prakriti Lamsal’s death: Odisha launches helpline & WhatsApp numbers for Nepali students

    The Higher Education Department in Odisha has established four dedicated helpline numbers for the safety, security, and academic support of all Nepali students studying at KIIT University following the tragic death of Prakriti Lamsal. Read More...



  • Feb 19, 2025 21:16 IST

    High-level committee led by ACS begins probe

    A comprehensive investigation has been initiated following the tragic death of a student at the KIIT University campus in Bhubaneswar. Senior officials led by the Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Home Department visited the varsity on Wednesday.



  • Feb 19, 2025 19:30 IST

    Top Officials Begin Probe



  • Feb 19, 2025 18:27 IST

    KIIT University staff moved Prakriti Lamsal's body without police presence and tried to hush up matter, allege students

    Students allege that KIIT University staff moved Prakriti Lamsal's body without police presence after her suspected suicide. A video suggests forceful entry into her room, raising concerns over possible suppression of facts.Read more...



  • Feb 19, 2025 17:35 IST

    Top Officials Reach Campus for Probe

    KIIT University student death case: Home Department ACS, Higher Education Secretary & Police Commissioner reach varsity campus for probe; earlier yesterday, Odisha govt had constituted a high-level panel for investigation.



  • Feb 19, 2025 15:30 IST

    KIIT University girl student’s death: Odisha CM urges Nepali students to return to campus

    Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Wednesday urged Nepali students to return to the campus, following the alleged inhuman way of handling the unrest at KIIT University in Bhubaneswar triggered by the suspicious death of a Nepali girl student in the varsity hostel. Read more....



  • Feb 19, 2025 15:03 IST

    KIIT University row: Students apprehensive of founder and former BJD MP Achyuta Samanta’s silence

    The tragic death of a Nepali student at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar has ignited protests extending from Odisha to Nepal, as demands for justice mount. Students from across the world are currently demanding justice for Prakriti. However, the protesting students are apprehensive of the alleged silence of the KIIT founder and former BJD MP Achyuta Samanta. Read More...



  • Feb 19, 2025 14:51 IST

    KIIT University row: Amid arrests and protests, female faculty who made ‘Nepal GDP remark’ walk free

    Odisha Police on Tuesday arrested five employees of the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) including three directors- Sibananda Mishra, Director General (HR); Pratap Kumar Chamupaty, Director (Administration); and Sudhir Kumar Rath, and two security guards- Ramakanta Nayak and Jogendra Behera, following outrage from all quarters over the death of KIIT University student from Nepal, Prakriti Lamsal. Read More...



  • Feb 19, 2025 12:37 IST

    KIIT University row raises concerns about treatment of international students in Odisha

    The tragic death of Prakriti Lamsal, a third-year Nepali B.Tech student at KIIT, has sparked widespread protests and international attention. The controversy has raised concerns about student welfare, institutional responsibility, and the treatment of international students in educational institutions. Read More....



  • Feb 19, 2025 11:38 IST

    KIIT University girl student’s death: Arrested accused Advik Srivastava likely to be taken into police remand

    Advik Srivastava, the main accused in connection with the suicide of Prakriti Lamsal, a Nepalese student at KIIT University, has been arrested and charged under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for alleged abetment of suicide. Read More...



  • Feb 19, 2025 11:30 IST

    KIIT University row: Why is Education Ministry silent despite global outrage?

    The untimely demise of Prakriti Lamsal, a third-year B. Tech international student from Nepal, in the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) has escalated into a diplomatic issue and damaged the image of Odisha on the global stage. Read More...



  • Feb 19, 2025 10:21 IST

    WATCH: KIIT students hold massive candlelight rally demanding justice



  • Feb 19, 2025 07:59 IST

    Body handed over to family after post-mortem at AIIMS Bhubaneswar

    The body of KIIT student Prakriti Lamsal, a third-year B Tech (computer science) student at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), who allegedly died by suicide at her hostel room on Sunday afternoon, was handed over to her family members late on Tuesday night. Read More...



  • Feb 19, 2025 07:48 IST

    KIIT University girl student’s death

    The Nepal government on Tuesday said that it may stop issuing no objection certificates to students who wish to study in institutes in Odisha if the situation arising from the death of a student at a Bhubaneswar university is not resolved in a “justifiable and legal way”. Read More...



  • Feb 18, 2025 22:55 IST

    Did Achyuta Samanta blatantly lie about tribal students studying in KISS in various public forums?



  • Feb 18, 2025 20:56 IST

    5 Arrested in KIIT University Tension Granted Bail.

    5 arrested persons including 3 directors and 2 security guards, granted bail; Bhubaneswar JMFC-2 grants bail



  • Feb 18, 2025 19:55 IST

    KIIT University ‘attempted to suppress the matter’!

    The suspicious death of a Nepali student at KIIT University in Bhubaneswar has sparked controversy, with students questioning if there was an attempt to hide facts surrounding the incident. The varsity attempted to suppress the facts, they alleged on Tuesday.



  • Feb 18, 2025 19:47 IST

    KIIT University tension | Protests reported from the varsity



  • Feb 18, 2025 19:31 IST

    KIIT University Girl Student’s Death: Students Protest Again, Hold Candlelight March



  • Feb 18, 2025 19:29 IST

    Unrest over KIIT University girl student’s death: ‘They tried to hide facts so bad that it exploded’

    Students at KIIT University in Bhubaneswar protested against the alleged mishandling of a Nepali student's suspicious death, accusing hostel wardens Jayanti Nath and Manjusa Pande of misconduct. Claims include physical assault, forcible snatching away of electronic gadgets, and suppression of facts.Read more...



  • Feb 18, 2025 19:28 IST

    5 Arrested Following Student Unrest in Varsity

    5 persons including 3 directors and 2 security guards arrested; Director General HR Sibananda Mishra, Pratap Kumar Chamupaty Director Admin, Sudhir Rath Director Hostels among arrested.



  • Feb 18, 2025 17:31 IST

    Odisha govt places KIIT University under notice, sets up high-level probe committee following girl student’s death

    The Odisha government, on Tuesday, constituted a high-level fact-finding committee under the chairmanship of the Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) of the Home Department to probe into the death of a Nepalese female student inside the hostel premises of KIIT University as well as the alleged excessive use of force by university security personnel. Read More...



  • Feb 18, 2025 17:30 IST

    Unrest over KIIT University girl student’s death: ‘They tried to hide facts so bad that it exploded’

    Students at KIIT University staged a silent protest on Tuesday in the scorching heat, raising concerns over the allegedly inhuman way of handling of the unrest triggered by the suspicious death of a Nepali student in the varsity hostel. Read More...



  • Feb 18, 2025 17:29 IST

    KIIT University girl student’s death: Past cases highlight alarming pattern of negligence!

    In the wake of a student from Nepal at KIIT University in Bhubaneswar allegedly taking her own life, intense discussions about the institution's authorities and their alleged negligence have come to the fore. Read More...



  • Feb 18, 2025 16:44 IST

    WATCH-KIIT Student’s Death: Protests intensify as students demand justice, apology from hostel wardens



  • Feb 18, 2025 16:42 IST

    "I lost my daughter, but no other student should face this tragedy," says grieving father



  • Feb 18, 2025 16:39 IST

    WATCH- KIIT University girl student’s death: Local goons assaulted hostel inmates, alleges student in a purported viral audio



  • Feb 18, 2025 16:24 IST

    Bhubaneswar KIIT University girl student’s death sparks massive protests in Nepal bringing global shame

    A couple of days after a girl student from Nepal, a third year B.Tech student at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), in Bhubaneswar died, allegedly by suicide, members of the students wing of the Nepali Congress party staged a protest in Kathmandu on Tuesday, demanding justice for the victim. Read More...



  • Feb 18, 2025 16:23 IST

    KIIT University girl student's death: What forced Prakriti Lamsal from Nepal to 'kill self'

    A third-year Mechanical Engineering B.Tech international student from Nepal, Prakriti Lamsal, of KIIT University in Bhubaneswar allegedly took her own life on Sunday. In the days that followed, unprecedented chaos and alleged mismanagement by the university authorities have come to light. Read More...



  • Feb 18, 2025 16:22 IST

    Achyuta Samanta says 'we are his children, but he abandoned us on road': KIIT University student from Nepal

    In the aftermath of a third-year B.Tech student of Bhubaneswar KIIT University from Nepal allegedly taking her own life, some hasty decisions by the university management have compounded the situation. One such move, declared on Monday, was an order for all the KIIT students from Nepal to vacate the campus immediately. Read More...



  • Feb 18, 2025 16:21 IST

    KIIT University girl student’s death case rocks Odisha Assembly, founder Achyuta Samanta’s arrest demanded

    Concerns were fervently expressed in the Odisha Assembly during the zero hour on Tuesday, as opposition parties raised alarm over the state’s law and order situation following a Nepali student’s death, allegedly by suicide, at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar. Read More...



  • Feb 18, 2025 16:20 IST

    Nepal girl’s death in KIIT University: Local goons assaulted hostel inmates, alleges student in viral audio

    The days following the death of an international student from Nepal at the KIIT University in Bhubaneswar have opened a can of worms for the university management. Following allegations and viral footage of high-handedness and excessive use of force by KIIT security personnel, a video clip featuring its founder, Achyuta Samanta, interacting with and asking the agitating students to dismiss their protest has now come to the fore. Read More...



  • Feb 18, 2025 16:19 IST

    Bhubaneswar KIIT University has done wrong with Nepali students, rues father of deceased girl

    Expressing disappointment over the death of the Nepal girl student at a hostel of the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University in Bhubaneswar, the father of the deceased on Tuesday slammed the educational institution and demanded justice. Read More...



  • Feb 18, 2025 16:18 IST

    KIIT University is ruining India-Nepal relationship, says relative of deceased Nepali girl

    A day after a third-year B.Tech international student from Nepal allegedly took her own life at KIIT University in Bhubaneswar, a grave aftermath appears to be brewing. Family members of the deceased have suggested that the entire chain of events, from unrest at the campus to the university’s manner of handling it, has the potential to disrupt diplomatic relations between India and Nepal. Read More...



  • Feb 18, 2025 16:18 IST

    KIIT University is ruining India-Nepal relationship, says relative of deceased Nepali girl

    A day after a third-year B.Tech international student from Nepal allegedly took her own life at KIIT University in Bhubaneswar, a grave aftermath appears to be brewing. Family members of the deceased have suggested that the entire chain of events, from unrest at the campus to the university’s manner of handling it, has the potential to disrupt diplomatic relations between India and Nepal. Read More...



  • Feb 18, 2025 16:17 IST

    Bhubaneswar KIIT University and controversies: From UP girl killing self to Nepal girl’s death…

    A 20-year-old Nepali student at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar died, allegedly by suicide, in her hostel, leading to massive protests. The news of the student's death spread quickly, causing hundreds of students, including those from the neighbouring country, to gather on the campus on Sunday night. They staged a demonstration demanding justice. Read More...



  • Feb 18, 2025 16:16 IST

    KIIT University girl student’s death: Post-mortem to be conducted today, security guards detained for assaulting students

    Following the unfortunate death of a Nepali student at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University in Bhubaneswar, post-mortem of the body will be conducted on Tuesday. Read More...



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