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2025 - 2 - 17

When Exams, Emojis, and Emotions Collide: KIIT Saga Unfolds!

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Over 500 Nepali students are forced to leave KIIT following a tragic incident. Here's a wild twist on student life!

The picturesque Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha has become the center of a heart-wrenching saga following the tragic suicide of a female student from Nepal. Tensions escalated dramatically after 20-year-old Prakriti Lamsal was found dead on campus, prompting an outpouring of grief and protest from her fellow students. Many expressed their outrage, claiming that the university had ignored previous complaints raised by Prakriti regarding her distress, leading to allegations of negligence. As word spread about the incident, the atmosphere turned electric, intertwining fear and anger, much like a Bollywood thriller that no one signed up to star in.

In a bewildering twist, the university decided to take extreme measures in the wake of this tragic loss. The management asked over 500 Nepali students to vacate the campus immediately, leaving many to feel like unwitting characters in this unfolding drama. The authorities cited the need to maintain peace and order, but many students described the move as an overreaction, further fueling tensions between the administration and the student community. Protesters rallied together, demanding justice and support for their grieving classmate, raising voices louder than the sound of exam bells ringing on campus.

In an even more dramatic flair, a fellow student has been arrested under allegations of abetting the suicide, sending shockwaves through the student body, who are trying to process their emotions while dealing with the fallout. Social media platforms lit up with hashtags and digital vigils as students expressed their condolences while criticizing the university’s handling of the situation. It was a scene reminiscent of a powerful emotional scene from an inspiring drama film, yet sadly, this was the reality faced by many students at KIIT.

As the dust settles, there is much to ponder about mental health and the role of educational institutions in supporting students. Did you know that according to research, nearly 40% of college students feel overwhelmed by anxiety? Educational institutions in India, especially those with a diverse student body, must prioritize mental health resources to avoid another such tragedy. The hope lies in the belief that this incident will spark a much-needed discussion around mental well-being for students across campuses, as they navigate the complexities of academic pressures and personal challenges.

Here’s another curious fact: India is home to more than 30 million students in higher education, with a significant percentage hailing from various countries! As societies evolve, the pressure perceived by students also rises, and it’s high time universities step up and support their students in thriving, not just surviving. Perhaps, with an increased focus on mental health and student well-being, we can turn the narrative around and become heroes of our own stories.

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KIIT student suicide: Over 500 Nepali students forced to leave KIIT ... (The Hindu)

More than 500 Nepali students were forced to leave the campus of a private university in Bhubaneswar after tensions flared following the alleged suicide of ...

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KIIT Campus Tense After Nepal Student Suicide, Many Claim ... (NDTV)

Tension erupted on the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) campus in Odisha yesterday after a third-year student from Nepal was found dead in ...

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Protests rock Bhubaneswar's KIIT over suicide of female student ... (Hindustan Times)

Protesting students of KIIT University (deemed) alleged on Monday that authorities turned a deaf ear to the complaints made by the deceased student a month ...

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Accusing KIIT University of being negligent, Nepali Students' Union ... (Sambad English)

Condemning the alleged negligence of KIIT University, Bhubaneswar in handling the situation arose following the death of Prakriti Lamsal, ...

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Nepali students asked to vacate KIIT University campus after girl's ... (The New Indian Express)

A case under Section 108 (abetment of suicide) of the BNS has been registered against another student who was arrested by the police.

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Nepali student found dead at KIIT, all Nepali students ordered to ... (The Kathmandu Post)

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Odisha, India, has ordered all Nepali students to leave the university over a dispute following the ...

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20-year-old engineering student from Nepal 'dies by suicide' at ... (The Indian Express)

Following protests, the university asked over 500 students from Nepal to board buses and dropped them at various railway stations, from where they were ...

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Image courtesy of "Times of India"

'Dispatched two officers': Nepal's PM Oli after third year B Tech girl's ... (Times of India)

India News: Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has sent two embassy officers to Odisha to assist Nepali students affected by the alleged suicide of ...

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Harassment led 20-year-old Nepalese student of KIIT to die by ... (Livemint)

Following the death of Prakriti Lamsal at KIIT, Bhubaneswar, police arrested a fellow student for alleged harassment. Protests erupted as students demanded ...

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KIIT Suicide Case: Police arrest University student, say primary ... (ANI News)

The Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police have arrested a student of KIIT University in connection with the alleged harassment of a third-year B.Tech student from ...

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Nepal girl's death in Odisha's KIIT college sparks stir, PM Oli reacts ... (Hindustan Times)

A third-year B.Tech student from Nepal was found dead at the hostel of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University in Bhubaneswar on Sunday ...

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KIIT Case: Investigation into student's suicide on, informs Indian ... (ANI News)

Issuing a press release, the Indian embassy in Kathmandu also stated that it "is deeply saddened by the tragic death of a Nepali student at the Kalinga ...

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KIIT student death: Nepal PM steps in, activates diplomatic channels ... (Times of India)

India News: A Nepalese BTech student at KIIT in Bhubaneswar allegedly died by suicide due to on-campus harassment, leading to the arrest of a fellow student ...

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Google Trends: KIIT University trends on Google amid controversy ... (Financial Express)

The tragic death of Prakriti Lamsal, a third-year B-Tech student from Nepal at KIIT, has sparked a surge in Google search trends.

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KIIT suicide row: Nepal PM steps in; accused held - what we know ... (Business Standard)

KIIT University Bhubaneswar Prakriti Lamsal Death Case: A third-year BTech student from Nepal was found dead in her hostel room, with allegations surfacing ...

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KIIT student suicide: Police arrest 21-year-old boy in connection with ... (Economic Times)

KIIT student death news: A third-year student at KIIT, Bhubaneswar, was arrested in connection with the suicide of Nepali student Prakriti Lamsal.

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Odisha's KIIT mistreated Nepali students, alleges deceased's father (The Hindu)

The father of the Nepali student, whose body was found in her hostel on the KIIT campus in Odisha's Bhubaneswar, on February 18, 2025, alleged that the ...

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KIIT University suicide case: Nepali girl's father demands justice for ... (India TV)

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) has set up a 24/7 control room at its campus 6 to assist Nepali students returning to the university.

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KIIT student suicide sparks protests; ordered to leave, say Nepal ... (India Today's Best Colleges)

The police has confirmed that Advik Srivastava, accused of abetting the suicide, has been detained.

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Indian Embassy's Message To Nepali Students After KIIT Student ... (NDTV)

The Indian Embassy in Nepal assured thorough investigation into the alleged suicide of a Nepal woman student at Odisha's Kalinga Institute of Industrial ...

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Why suicide of Nepali student at Odisha's KIIT campus forced Nepal ... (Firstpost)

KIIT student suicide: After Prakriti Lamsal died by suicide at the KIIT Bhubaneswar campus, Nepal students protested on campus. University authorities asked ...

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ओडिशा के KIIT में छात्रा ने की आत्महत्या, जानें क्यों इंटरनैशनल हुआ ... (नवभारत टाइम्स)

ओडिशा के प्राइवेट इंजीनियरिंग कॉलेज KIIT में बीटेक थर्ड ईयर की नेपाली छात्रा प्रकृति लामसाल का शव हॉस्टल में मिला। मामले ने तूल पकड़ा ...

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Odisha university student's suicide: Victim's father says KIIT should ... (The Indian Express)

The father of the deceased student spoke to reporters outside the AIIMS morgue, where her autopsy is being conducted in Bhubaneswar.

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KIIT University row: Outrage over Nepali student death; what rights ... (India TV)

A 20-year-old Nepali student at a KIIT died by suicide in her hostel, triggering an outrage led by students from the neighbouring country.

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KIIT Student Suicide: KIIT के हॉस्टल में मृत पाई गई नेपाली छात्रा, कैंपस ... (प्रभात खबर)

KIIT Student Suicide: ओडिशा में इंजीनियरिंग कॉलेज (KIIT) की बीटेक तृतीय वर्ष की नेपाली छात्रा ने हॉस्टल में आत्महत्या कर ली.

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ओडिशा के कॉलेज में नेपाल की स्टूडेंट का शव मिला: लड़के पर सुसाइड के लिए ... (दैनिक भास्कर)

ओडिशा की राजधानी भुवनेश्वर में एक नेपाली छात्रा का शव मिला है। वह कलिंगा इंस्टीट्यूट ऑफ इंडस्ट्रियल टेक्नोलॉजी (KIIT) की बी-टेक थर्ड ...

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KIIT Student Suicide Update: 6 Key Points To Know About The Nepal (HerZindagi)

Prakriti Lamsal, a Nepali student, tragically took her own life at KIIT University in Bhubaneswar. Her death has caused widespread protest and sadness on ...

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KIIT row: Police hand over Nepali student's body to family after ... (The Hindu)

Tragic suicide of Nepali student at KIIT sparks unrest, leading to arrests, protests, and government intervention in Odisha.

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KIIT Nepali student suicide case: Father alleges harassment and ... (The Economic Times)

A Nepali student at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology committed suicide, allegedly due to harassment and emotional blackmail. Her father claims the ...

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नेपाली छात्रा की मौत को लेकर ओडिशा में बड़ा एक्शन, KIIT के 3 डायरेक्टर ... (दैनिक जागरण)

कीट विश्वविद्यालय में नेपाली छात्रा की मौत के मामले में ओडिशा सरकार ने हस्तक्षेप किया है। नेपाल के प्रधानमंत्री केपी शर्मा ओली की आलोचना ...

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Odisha government directs KIIT to trace Nepali students who were ... (The Hindu)

Tensions had erupted on the KIIT campus after the alleged suicide by a Nepali girl student over strained relationship with her classmate. The mass eviction of ...

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'Extremely appalled': KIIT V-C apologises to Nepali students, sacks 2 ... (Hindustan Times)

Tuesday's apology from KIIT vice chancellor came after outrage over the private university's crackdown on Nepali students protesting the death | Latest News ...

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"Spur Of Moment": KIIT Staff's Apology To Nepal Students Over Viral ... (NDTV)

The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) - a premiere institution in Odisha - has been stinging since protests erupted against it after a ...

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Nepal student suicide row: Odisha university suspends 3 staffers for ... (India Today)

Prakriti Lamsal, a BTech student, was found dead in her hostel room at KIIT on Sunday, triggering protests by the over 500 Nepali students on the campus.

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KIIT विवाद में ओडिशा से नेपाल तक तनाव, वायरल प्रोफेसर ने VIDEO जारी ... (NDTV India)

नेपाल के प्रधानमंत्री ओली ने सोमवार को 'फेसबुक' पर लिखा, 'मीडिया और सोशल मीडिया के जरिए यह जानकारी मिली है कि ओडिशा के केआईआईटी ...

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