Nepali, India and KIIT University

Nepali student's death in an Indian University raises questions about harassment and accountability
The tragic death of a Nepali student in an Indian educational institute highlights the importance of addressing mental health, safety, and the treatment of international students in educational institutions.
KIIT suicide row: Who was Nepali student Prakriti Lamsal? Was she harassed by her ex?
Prakriti Lamsal, a 20-year-old from Nepal’s Kathmandu, was pursuing computer science at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Odisha. She was found dead in her hostel room on Sunday, hours after she spoke to her mother.
India assures safety of Nepali students
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said the Indian government will take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of Nepali students studying in India. At a weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Nepali students are integral to India-Nepal people-to-people ties.
Main accused, guards arrested in KIIT Nepali student's death; University apologizes
Indian police have arrested Advik Shrivastava, the main accused in the case involving a death of Nepali student at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
KIIT Nepali Student Suicide Case: Odisha Govt Orders Probe, Six Arrested, VC Issues Apology, And More
The Odisha government has intervened and set up a high-level committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding Prakriti Lamsal’s death and the university’s role in the incident. Here’s what you need to know about this case.
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,
India: Nepali student’s suicide sparks diplomatic row, protests and crackdown at KIIT University
In response to mounting pressure, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi assured Nepali officials Sanjeeb Das Sharma and Navin Raj Adhik
KIIT Nepali Student Suicide Case: Institute Launches Scholarship In Memory of Prakriti Lamsal
Odisha’s KIIT (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology) has announced a scholarship in memory of Prakriti Lamsal, a 20-year-old Nepalese student who tragically passed away in her hostel room, reportedly due to suicide.
Nepal envoy satisfied with India's swift action on KIIT student death case
Nepal's Ambassador to India, Shankar Sharma, on Wednesday, expressed satisfaction with the prompt action taken by the Indian government and the Odisha state government regarding the recent incident at KIIT University involving the death of a Nepali student.
How a Nepali student's suicide at Odisha university threatened to spiral into a diplomatic fallout
The Indian Embassy in Nepal said ‘reports of misconduct against students are being investigated and those responsible will be held accountable as per the law’.
KIIT suicide row: Akhil Bharat Nepali Ekta Samaj Chief demands action against guilty
After the demise of a Nepali girl in Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Mool Pravah Akhil Bharat Nepali Ekta Samaj President Rekam GC on February 19 said that Nepal Govt has decided to not provide NOC (to students) for KIIT as long as the situation remains grim.
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Nepali Student’s Tragic Death at KIIT: MEA Breaks Silence, Assures Action & Support!
Death of Nepali girl at KIIT University | MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, 'We are deeply saddened by the tragic death ...
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Nepali Student’s Death: KIIT University founder Achyuta Samanta and officials appear before high-level committee
The committee is investigating allegations that Nepalese students protesting the death of fellow student Prakriti Lamsal were ...
'Nepali students returning to campus': KIIT official after eviction for protesting against admin
University additional registrar, Shyam Sundar Behura, said on Thursday that Nepali students have started returning to the ...
KIIT Nepali student’s heartbreaking last call to her mother before tragedy: ’Heading to the fest’
The tragic suicide of 20-year-old Prakriti Lamsal at KIIT has sparked protests among Nepalese students and concerns about ...
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Five Nepali nationals rescued from Myanmar
The Nepali Embassy in Thailand, in cooperation with the Thai government, has rescued five Nepali nationals, including four men and one woman, who were involved in online scam operations in Myanmar.
Nepali student death row: Odisha govt panel summons KIIT founder Achyuta Samanta over ‘forced eviction’
The state government has summoned KIIT founder Achyuta Samanta to appear before an investigative committee probing the alleged forced eviction of Nepa ...
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Nepali students have started returning, we are connected to parents through dedicated control room: KIIT University Additional Registrar
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University Additional Registrar Shyam Sundar Behura said on Thursday that ...
SBS Nepali World Update: Last seven days around the globe
'Nepali community is bigger than just momos': Australia’s Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, Tim Watts ...