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KIIT University student found dead in under-construction building in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, April 2: A student from KIIT University was found dead in an under-construction building near Mancheswar in Bhubaneswar, Odisha police officials reported.
Odisha launches International Student Facilitation Cell to address concerns of foreign students
Bhubaneswar, March 6: Following the recent controversy over the alleged suicide of female Nepali student and mistreatment of other students from the Himalayan country by the KIIT University authorities in Bhubaneswar, the Odisha Higher Education department on Thursday announced about launching of a dedicated International Student Facilitation Cell to address issues concerning foreign students studying in various educational institutions in the state.
Nepal's Human Rights Commission requests Indian body to investigate death of Nepali student in KIIT
Kathmandu, February 24: Nepal's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sent a written request to the Indian Human Rights Commission requesting to investigate death of Nepali student at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Odisha.
KIIT issue: Foreign Minister Deuba urges removal of teachers who misbehaved with Nepali students
Kathmandu, February 22: Nepal Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba held a telephonic conversation with the Chief Minister of Odisha and urged for the removal of teachers and staffs who misbehaved with Nepali students in KIIT in course of event that unfolded earlier this week.
Odisha CM assures strong action in KIIT incident during call with Nepal Foreign Minister
Bhubaneswar, Feb 22: In the wake of a tragic incident involving the suicide of a Nepali student at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi held a telephonic conversation with Nepal's Foreign Minister, Dr Arzu Rana Deuba, assuring strict action against those responsible.
KIIT University row: Odisha minister says efforts underway to bring back Nepali students
Bhubaneswar, Feb 21: Odisha Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj said on Friday said that efforts are on to bring back the Nepali students and also assured them to bear the travel expenses of all the students returning back to their campuses at KIIT University in Bhubaneswar.
Odisha govt initiates inquiry into KIIT incident; founder, others summoned
Bhubaneswar, February 21: Odisha Minister Sampad Chandra Swain on Friday said the state government has constituted a high-level committee to investigate the recent incident at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT). He added that the KIIT founder and other concerned individuals have been summoned.
Nepal's students have started returning, everything is normal, says KIIT Additional Registrar
Bhubaneswar, February 21: Students from Nepal who had previously left Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) following the tragic death of a Nepali girl on campus have now returned to the institution, an institution official said.
KIIT issue being resolved through diplomatic means: Nepal Foreign Min
Kathmandu, February 20: Nepal Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba stated that the isssue of the death of a Nepali student while studying in KIIT (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology), Odisha is being resolved through diplomatic means.
Odisha Higher Education Dept opens help desk for welfare of Nepali students
Bhubaneswar, Feb 19: Odisha Higher Education Department on Wednesday announced the opening of a 24x7 help desk to ensure the safe return of the students of Nepal who left the campus and the welfare of other Nepali students who are currently staying at the KIIT Deemed University in Bhubaneswar.
Row over Nepali students: Odisha govt forms high-level panel to probe allegations of ill-treatment
Bhubaneswar, Feb 18: The Odisha Government on Tuesday constituted a high-level fact-finding committee to enquire into the allegations of ill-treatment meted out to students from Nepal by the authorities of the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar.
KIIT Vice-Chancellor issues apology, reaffirms commitment to student safety
Bhubaneswar, February 18: The Vice-Chancellor of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed University issued a letter of apology following the recent incident involving the death of a third-year Nepali student in her hostel room.
ABVP stages protest over death of Nepali student at KIIT University in Bhubaneshwar
Bhubaneshwar, February 17: Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Monday staged a protest demanding justice for the third-year B.Tech student from Nepal who was found dead at her hostel in the premises of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT).
Nepal Foreign Minister speaks with Indian Ambassador on KIIT issue, college agrees to take back students
Kathmandu, February 17: Nepal Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba held a telephonic conversation with Indian Ambassador to Nepal over the issue of arising situation at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT).