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[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Tomorrow will be a very happy day for the KIIT & KISS family as we welcome home our lovable KIIT alumna and Odisha’s pride, Jyotirmayee Nayak.

Her journey to the Grand Finale of Indian Idol Season 16 has brought great happiness to all of us. She has become the first Odia singer to reach this stage of Indian Idol.

We will come together at the KIIT campus to congratulate her, convey our best wishes and appeal to everyone to support her through voting on Sony LIV app.

I will be live on Facebook from 3:00 PM onwards. Join us in welcoming and encouraging our lovable KIITian.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

The KIIT and KISS family is set to welcome our alumna, Jyotirmayee Nayak, back to the KIIT campus for a special homecoming celebration on 15th July 2026.

Jyotirmayee has made Odisha proud by becoming the first Odia singer to reach the Grand Finale of Indian Idol Season 16. Her journey, talent and hard work have brought great happiness to all of us.

I appeal to everyone to support and vote for her on Sony LIV. My best wishes to Jyotirmayee for the grand finale. May she continue to shine and make Odisha and India proud.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Heartiest congratulations to our lovable KIITian and young Indian javelin thrower Anand Singh on winning gold at the inaugural Asian U23 Athletics Championships in Ordos, China. With a personal-best throw of 80.57 metres, he crossed the 80-metre mark for the first time in his career. He has made the entire country proud. My best wishes to him for many more achievements.

[Aparajita Sarangi, MP,( Lok Sabha) Bhubaneswar @AprajitaSarangi]

Chaired the Sub Committee of PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE on Defence Matters within the Parliament premises today.

Heard Chief of Defence Services and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs of the Ministry of Defence along with his colleagues with regard to the C & AG Reports.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Heartiest congratulations to Ms Neeru Dhanda on becoming the first Indian woman to win an individual women’s trap gold medal at an ISSF World Cup. Her historic performance in Lonato, Italy, has made the entire country proud. My best wishes to her for many more achievements in the days ahead.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Heartiest congratulations to respected Smt. Nita Ambani Ji on being ranked No. 1 in Fortune India’s Most Powerful Women 2026 list. Her work through Reliance Foundation in education, healthcare, sports and women’s empowerment has touched millions of lives. On behalf of the entire KIIT & KISS family, I convey my best wishes to her.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Warm birthday greetings to Hon’ble Union Defence Minister Shri @rajnathsingh Ji on his 75th birthday. His simple nature, long public life and dedicated service to the nation command great respect.

Prayers from the 40,000 pure souls of KISS students for his good health, happiness and many more years of service to the country.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

12 sportspersons from KIIT to represent India at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Happy to share that 11 members of India’s 32-member athletics team are from KIIT. Along with our swimmer Sajan Prakash, 12 KIITians will represent the country at the Games. For one university to have such a large representation at the Commonwealth Games is a matter of immense pride for all of us.

Heartiest congratulations and my best wishes to all my lovable KIITians. I am sure they will perform well, bring laurels to India, and make KIIT, KISS and Odisha proud.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Deeply saddened by the tragic boat accident near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam, which claimed the lives of several Indian tourists.

My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. May god give strength to everyone affected by this painful tragedy.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Heartiest congratulations to @DRDO_India, the Indian Army and all industry partners on the successful flight-test of the indigenous Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket at ITR Chandipur, Odisha. The rocket completed all planned manoeuvres and hit its target with precision at a range of 60 km. This achievement has made Odisha and the entire country proud. My best wishes to the whole team.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Shri Ramesh Kacholia Ji, Founder of Caring Friends. He was a great philanthropist, a dear well-wisher of KISS and a constant source of inspiration and support to me. He devoted his life to helping social organisations and people in need across India.

I will always remember his affection, simplicity and commitment to service. My heartfelt condolences to Shri Ashish Kacholia Ji, the family and the entire Caring Friends family.
Om Shanti.

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[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Heartiest congratulations to Odisha’s talented singer and our lovable KIITian Ms Jyotirmayee Nayak on reaching the Grand Finale of Indian Idol Season 16. Through her melodious voice and consistent performances, she has won many hearts and made Odisha proud. My best wishes to her for the Grand Finale.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

On World Population Day, let us remember that every number represents a human life, a family and a dream.
When young people get the right opportunity, they can build a better future for themselves and for society.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Very happy to launch the poster for the Global Edition of the IDA Sports Dental Summit, to be held at the Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences (KIDS), KIIT, from 5th to 13th January 2027.

Sports dentistry is an important and growing field. The summit will focus on improving athletic performance, managing facial and dental trauma, and developing customised protective solutions for sportspersons. I am happy that KIDS and the Indian Dental Association are coming together to take this important initiative forward.

KIDS will also host the Global Dental Conclave from 15th to 17th January 2027, along with the inauguration of its new dental campus. The conclave will bring together experts for scientific exchange, clinical learning and discussions on the future of dentistry.

My sincere thanks to Dr Ashok Dhoble and the entire IDA and KIDS teams for their cooperation in planning these important programmes.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Heartiest congratulations to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji on being conferred with the Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia, the country’s highest honour. This recognition reflects his global leadership and will further strengthen the deep friendship between India and Indonesia. A proud moment for every Indian.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Heartiest congratulations to 13-year-old WFM Pratitee Bordoloi from Bengaluru on winning silver in the Girls U-18 category at the FIDE World Youth Chess Championship 2026 in Italy. Unbeaten with 9/11, she won India’s only medal. My best wishes to her.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Very happy to share that KIIT has signed an MoU with Universidad APEC (UNAPEC), one of the largest and most reputed private universities in the Dominican Republic. This is KIIT’s first academic partnership in the Caribbean region and the first such partnership of UNAPEC with an Indian university.

The MoU was signed with UNAPEC Rector Erik Pérez Vega, in the gracious presence of H.E. Shri Kishan Dan Dewal, Ambassador of India to the Dominican Republic. UNAPEC is known especially for business, professional education, technology, tourism and applied career-oriented programmes.

My sincere thanks to Rector Erik Pérez Vega and the leadership of UNAPEC for their cooperation and for opening new opportunities for the students and faculty of both institutions.

@IndiainDR @UNAPEC

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Very happy to be in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, for the 57th Annual Convention of the Odisha Society of the Americas, to attend its opening ceremony as Chief Guest and receive this honour from the OSA family.

Founded in 1969, OSA has been bringing Odias across the United States and Canada together for more than five decades. I was very happy to meet so many Odias here. Though they are living far away from Odisha, their love for our language, culture and traditions remains the same.

On this occasion, OSA and KIIT–KIMS also announced their shared intention to build a long-term strategic partnership in education, healthcare, innovation, culture, youth empowerment and community service. I hope this association will create meaningful opportunities and further strengthen the bond between Odisha and the global Odia community.

My heartfelt thanks to OSA President Shri Nagesh Rajanala, Vice-President Shri Utkal Nayak, Bunnu babu, and the entire convention team for their affection, warmth and honour.

My best wishes to the entire OSA family.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Warm birthday greetings to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on his 91st birthday. His message of peace, compassion and kindness continues to guide millions across the world.

Prayers from the 40,000 pure souls of @kissfoundation students for his good health, long life and continued service to humanity.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Deeply humbled to receive the AAPI Award for Transformational Social Work and Indo-US Partnership at the 44th Annual AAPI Convention and Scientific Assembly in Tampa, Florida, USA.

This honour recognises my long journey in social service, education, healthcare and humanitarian work, along with my efforts to strengthen the partnership between India and the United States. I dedicate this honour to the entire KIIT, KISS & KIMS family, who have always stood with me in this journey of education, healthcare and service to society.

I also delivered the keynote address before eminent physicians and healthcare leaders of Indian origin and shared my simple belief that education, healthcare and service to humanity must always go together.

My heartfelt thanks to AAPI President Dr. Amit Chakrabarty, Convention Chair Dr. Sagar Galwankar, Convener Dr. Raghu Juvvadi and the entire AAPI family for this honour and affection.