Manoj_Mike

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[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]

Eleven years of Digital India is a proud journey of using technology for people’s welfare.

Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, digital governance has reached every corner of India and empowered students, youth, farmers, women and citizens.

At KIIT, KISS and KIMS, we have seen how technology can transform education, healthcare and opportunity.

My gratitude to Hon’ble Prime Minister for this powerful mission.

[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]

Heartiest congratulations to Odisha’s young chess talent Sattwik Swain for winning the Bronze Medal in the Open Under-10 category at the FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 in Batumi, Georgia.

At such a young age, his focus, discipline and confidence are truly inspiring. He has made Odisha and India proud. My best wishes to him for the days ahead.

[Art of Giving @artofgiving_net]

Marking the 13th International Day of Art of Giving, Ms. Karishma Naik, Ms. Mamata Mahalik, Mr. Surendra Oram, Ms. Madhusmita Munda, Mr. Rajesh Oram, Ms. Supriya Majhi, Ms. Kasturi Melaka, Ms. Rajkumari Naik, Mr. Nachiketa Jena, Ms. Anjana Oram, Ms. Anshika Lakra, Mr. Banamali Sabar, Ms. Namita Raj, Mr. Kedar Majhi, Mr. Sajeng Majhi, Mr. Dharmu Gond, Ms. Sujata Acharya, Mr. Thomash Raita, Mr. Rajib Dharua, Mr. Amit Kumar joined the “Share to Shine” movement at Keonjhar, Khordha, Sambalpur, Kalahandi, Rayagada, Sundargarh, Nuapada, Nabarangpur, and Gajapati with a thoughtful act of sharing and positivity.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

On National Doctors’ Day, my heartfelt greetings and good wishes to all doctors who serve society with care and dedication.

I also convey my special wishes to all doctors of our @KIMSBBSR family. KIMS started with a humble beginning and today has become a 2600-bedded multi-speciality hospital, serving thousands of patients every day.

This has been possible because of the sincere service and patient-friendly care of our doctors.

Happy National Doctors’ Day.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Very happy and proud of our student Ms Samarpita Dash, PhD Scholar, School of Mass Communication, KIIT Deemed to be University, for receiving the Odisha State Film Award as Best Actress (Jury) for the film Ae Akasha Tale.

It is a happy moment for the entire KIIT family to see our student being recognised in Odia cinema. At KIIT, we always try to give our students opportunities in every field, so that they can discover their talent and move forward with confidence. This is the beauty of KIIT.

My heartiest congratulations and best wishes to Samarpita. May she continue to make KIIT and Odisha proud.

[KISS - Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences @kissfoundation]

On the auspicious occasion of Deba Snana Purnima, may the divine blessings of Mahaprabhu Jagannath, Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra inspire us with faith, wisdom and compassion.

Wishing everyone a blessed Deba Snana Purnima filled with peace, prosperity and spiritual joy.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

ସ୍ନାନ ପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣିମାର ପବିତ୍ର ଅବସରରେ, ମୁଁ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କ ମଙ୍ଗଳ ପାଇଁ ମହାପ୍ରଭୁ ଶ୍ରୀ ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ, ପ୍ରଭୁ ବଳଭଦ୍ର , ଦେବୀ ସୁଭଦ୍ରା ଏବଂ ଚକ୍ରରାଜ ସୁଦର୍ଶନଙ୍କ ନିକଟରେ ପ୍ରାର୍ଥନା କରୁଛି।

ପ୍ରତ୍ୟେକ ଓଡ଼ିଆଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ ଏହି ଦିନଟି ଏକ ସ୍ୱତନ୍ତ୍ର ଭାବନା ସୃଷ୍ଟି କରେ। ଯେତେବେଳେ ମହାପ୍ରଭୁ ଦିବ୍ୟ ସ୍ନାନ ପାଇଁ ବାହାରକୁ ଆସନ୍ତି,ଗଜାନନ ବେଶରେ ଦର୍ଶନ ଦିଅନ୍ତି, ହୃଦୟ ଭକ୍ତି ଏବଂ ଶାନ୍ତିରେ ପରିପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ହୋଇଯାଏ।

ମହାପ୍ରଭୁ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କୁ ଉତ୍ତମ ସ୍ୱାସ୍ଥ୍ୟ, ସୁଖ , ଶାନ୍ତି ଓ ସମୃଦ୍ଧି ପ୍ରଦାନ କରନ୍ତୁ।

ଜୟ ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ।

On the auspicious occasion of Snana Purnima, I pray to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Chakraraja Sudarshan for the well-being of all.

This day creates a special feeling for every Odia. When Lord Jagannath comes out for the divine bath and gives darshan in Gajanana Vesha, the heart is filled with devotion and peace.

May Lord Jagannath grant everyone good health, happiness, peace and prosperity.

Jai Jagannath.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Very happy to share that our KIIT & KISS students performed Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, Hamlet and Macbeth in Santali today in Kolkata.

After their return from Romania, and after their performances in Delhi and Bhubaneswar, it was a proud moment to see our children perform again today before a distinguished gathering in Kolkata. For me, Shakespeare in Santali by our tribal students is very special. It shows that when children are given love, care and opportunity, their talent can reach any stage in the world.

The programme was graced by Padma Bhushan Shri Leander Paes Ji, Olympic Medallist and International Tennis Hall of Famer; Smt. Purnima Chakraborty Ji, Hon’ble Minister of State for Information & Cultural Affairs and Tourism, Government of West Bengal; and many eminent guests.

I feel very happy that everyone appreciated the performance of our children. When our tribal children perform on such platforms and receive so much love, it touches my heart. It gives them courage and takes their language, culture and confidence to a larger world.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Very happy and proud of our KIIT student and Olympian Jyothi Yarraji for winning Gold in Women’s 100m Hurdles at the 65th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar.

Her comeback with 12.99 seconds and Asian Games qualification shows her discipline, courage and determination. My heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to her.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Heartiest congratulations to Odisha’s Animesh Kujur for qualifying for the Asian Games 2026 in Men’s 200m at the 65th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar.

Clocking 20.87 seconds, he has made Odisha and India proud. My best wishes to him for the days ahead.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

KIIT No. 1 in India in 3 SDGs in THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026

Happy to share that KIIT has achieved another proud milestone in the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026, securing the 101–200 global rank band and 4th position overall in India.

KIIT had a very humble beginning, but it has made its mark globally through rankings, accreditations and quality education. Today, KIIT stands with confidence among the reputed universities of the world. In India too, it has made a significant impact as a leading university.

KIIT has secured:

• 1st position in India in three SDGs — SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, SDG 14: Life Below Water, and SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions.

• 2nd position in India in two SDGs — SDG 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure, and SDG 15: Life on Land.

• 3rd position in India in three SDGs — SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 6: Clean Water & Sanitation, and SDG 7: Affordable & Clean Energy.

All remaining SDGs are within the Top 10 in India.

Slow and steady wins the race, and this journey of KIIT proves that sincere effort, discipline and faith always bring results. This recognition belongs to all our students, faculty, staff and well-wishers of KIIT & KISS. We will continue to work with humility and responsibility for a better and more sustainable world.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Deeply pained by the tragic fire incident at a coaching centre in Aliganj, Lucknow.

It is heartbreaking to know that young students lost their precious lives. For any parent, losing a young child is the greatest pain in life. No words can reduce the grief of the families.

Young lives are priceless for the family, society and the nation. Such painful incidents should never happen again. The safety of children and young students must always be our highest priority.

My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, and I pray for the speedy recovery of all those injured. May God give strength to the families to bear this unbearable loss and grant eternal peace to the departed souls.

Om Shanti.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

On Olympic Day, I extend my warm wishes to all sportspersons, coaches, students, sports lovers and especially our KIIT & KISS students who have made us proud as Olympians.

The Olympic spirit teaches us that sports is not only about winning medals. It is about discipline, hard work, friendship, respect and the courage to keep moving forward.

At KIIT & KISS, we have always tried to create an environment where children and young athletes get the right facilities, coaching and care to dream bigger. When I see our students play with confidence and sincerity, I feel very happy from within.

May the Olympic spirit continue to inspire every child to play, learn, grow and never give up.

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[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Heartiest congratulations to our KIIT student and Olympian Srabani Nanda, along with S. S. Sneha, Sudeshna Shivankar and Tamanna, for winning Gold for India in Women’s 4x100m Relay at the 2nd #AsianRelayChampionships in China.

Very happy and proud of this achievement. My best wishes to them for the days ahead.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

The approval of Kavach on 631 route kilometres of East Coast Railway at ₹270 crore is an important step for safer rail travel in Odisha and eastern India.

This indigenous train protection system will strengthen safety, improve operational efficiency and give more confidence to passengers.

Sincere thanks to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @NarendraModi Ji and Hon’ble Railway Minister Shri @AshwiniVaishnaw Ji for this important initiative.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

On International Widows’ Day, my heart goes back to my own mother.

Society has developed in many ways, and with time the attitude of people towards widowed women has also changed to some extent. But still, the struggle of a widow has not fully reduced. I have seen this pain from very close.

My mother became a widow at the age of only 39. I was just 4 years old, and my younger sister was only one month old. She had 7 children to raise. There was no support from any corner. I have seen how difficult it is for a woman to lead her life with dignity while facing struggle, loneliness, responsibility and negative people around her.

But my mother never gave up. With strong determination, will power, discipline and her own wisdom, she brought up all her children and gave us education. Today, whatever we brothers and sisters are in society is only because of her sacrifice, courage and careful management of life.

From my childhood till today, I have always had deep respect for widowed women. I have always tried to extend my support to them wherever possible, because I know their pain through my own mother’s life.

Today, I respectfully salute all widowed women for their strength, patience and silent sacrifice. I also bow my head before my mother, who is no more with me physically, but whose blessings continue to guide me every moment.

[Manoj_Mike @Manoj_1155]

@jmohantyfca Congratulations

[Dr. J. R. Mohanty @jmohantyfca]

Congratulations! A proud moment.