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[shephali swain @ShephaliSw94973]

This win is all heart. KIIT Alumna Wins Indian Idol as Jyotirmayee Nayak becomes the first Odia contestant to win the main title. What a proud feeling! #KIITianJyotirmayee @KIITUniversity @achyuta_samanta

[shephali swain @ShephaliSw94973]

Today, we celebrate talent, perseverance and a dream fulfilled. KIIT Alumna Wins Indian Idol, and Jyotirmayee Nayak has given the entire KIIT family a proud moment to cherish forever. #KIITianJyotirmayee @KIITUniversity @achyuta_samanta

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

On the death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, I pay my humble tribute to the People’s President. His simple life, love for children and faith in the dreams of young minds continue to guide us. He will always remain in the hearts of every Indian.

[shephali swain @ShephaliSw94973]

आज पूरेKIIT परिवार के लिए गर्व का दिन है। जब एक KIIT Alumna Wins Indian Idol, तो खुशी केवल उनकी नहीं रहती, पूरा संस्थान और पूरा ओडिशा उस जीत को महसूस करता है। ज्योतिर्मयी नायक को बहुत-बहुत बधाई।#KIITianJyotirmayee #AchyutaSamanta #kiitkisssports #indianidolwinner @achyuta_samanta

[shephali swain @ShephaliSw94973]

It gives me great pleasure to share that KIIT Alumna Wins Indian Idol. Jyotirmayee Nayak has brought laurels to her alma mater and created a memorable moment for the people of Odisha. #KIITianJyotirmayee

[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]

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]

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.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Happy to share that the KIIT School of Sports and Yogic Sciences has signed an MoU with National Sports University, Manipur, to strengthen sports education, sports science research, yoga education, student and faculty exchange, high-performance sports development and knowledge sharing.

National Sports University, Manipur, established under an Act of Parliament in 2018, is an important institution of the Government of India dedicated to sports education, research and training. I feel happy that KIIT is joining hands with such a national institution for the development of sports and youth.

My sincere thanks to Shri Daljit Singh Chawdhary Ji, Vice-Chancellor, National Sports University, Manipur, for this meaningful partnership. I hope this MoU will contribute to the growth of sports education and research in India and help many young people move forward with discipline, knowledge and confidence.

[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]

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 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.

[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]

20 years of KiiT International School is a matter of great happiness for me.

It feels like yesterday that KiiT International School started its journey. Today, it has completed 20 years and has bloomed in the true sense. Over these years, the school has grown in every respect and has become a place where children are cared for with love, discipline and sincerity.

KiiT International School has always tried to give quality education along with values, confidence, creativity, sports, culture and overall development. I feel happy that our students are getting an environment where they can learn well and grow as good human beings.

As Founder, I convey my good wishes to all the students, teachers and staff of KiiT International School. I also appreciate the Chairperson, Principal and the entire team for their hard work, dedication and care in taking the school forward.

[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.

[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