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He wanted to finish his studies: Father of Praveen Kumar Gampa, who was shot in the US
Wisconsin, March 6: Indian student Praveen Kumar Gampa was found dead in the US. He was pursuing higher studies in the United States when he was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in a suspected robbery at the local store where he worked part-time. His family resides near Keshampet village, Shadnagar Rangareddy district, Telangana.
'Insufficient': Kerala HC on state's present anti-ragging measures
Kochi, Mar 5: Expressing concern at the present set of ragging laws, the Kerala High Court on Wednesday orally pointed out that rules need to be framed under the Kerala Prohibition of Ragging Act, 1998, to effectively tackle the menace.
Kerala HC to set up special bench for hearing ragging cases
Kochi, March 4: The Kerala High Court said on Tuesday that it will constitute a special bench to hear ragging cases 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.
Odisha CM speaks to Nepal's Foreign Trade Minister, assures strict action in KITT university incident
Bhubaneswar, February 22: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi held a telephonic discussion with Nepal's Foreign Trade Minister, Dr Arju Rana Deuba, regarding the KITT University incident, assuring strict action against those responsible.
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 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.
Shashi Tharoor condemns ragging incident in Kerala college, calls it appalling
Thiruvananthapuram, February 19: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday expressed concern over an alleged ragging incident at The Government College, Kariavattom, calling it "appalling".
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.
Welfare of students very close to Government's heart: Jaishankar in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, February 6: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday assured that the government closely monitors the welfare of Indian students, particularly in regions affected by tensions or violence.
Odisha CM announces Rs 5 lakhs for family members of deceased Class 10 student who died in road mishap
Bhubaneswar, Jan 26: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday announced ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakhs for the family members of the Class 10 student who died after a pick-up van ferrying around 25 school students to a parade ground for Republic Day celebrations near Malbiharpur village in Banki area of Cuttack district met with an accident.
Father of deceased Indian student requests for his son's body to be returned from US
Rangareddy, January 22: The father of Ravi Teja, an Indian student who went to USA for studies and was shot dead, requested the Indian government to return the body of his son to India for his last rites.
Poor education forcing youth to go abroad, says Kejriwal; condoles death of Indian student in US
New Delhi, January 20: Aam Aadmi Party national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday highlighted the need for providing better education facilities and opportunities to students, so that they are not "forced to go abroad."