SIMANCHALA BEHERA

[SIMANCHALA BEHERA @libisis2000]

Jyotirmayee Nayak’s achievement is indeed special for all of us. KIIT Alumna Wins Indian Idol, making her alma mater and the entire state of Odisha proud. Wishing her a bright musical career ahead. #KIITianJyotirmayee

[SIMANCHALA BEHERA @libisis2000]

Heartiest congratulations to Jyotirmayee Nayak on her remarkable victory. KIIT Alumna Wins Indian Idol, and this achievement has filled all of us with immense happiness and pride. #KIITianJyotirmayee

[SIMANCHALA BEHERA @libisis2000]

Heartiest congratulations to Jyotirmayee Nayak on her remarkable victory. KIIT Alumna Wins Indian Idol, and this achievement has filled all of us with immense happiness and pride. #KIITianJyotirmayee

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

With the blessings of Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath, the Rath Yatra at Shri Bani Khetra concluded successfully today.

It gave me great happiness to see devotees, students, staff and well-wishers come together with devotion and discipline. Every arrangement was made with sincerity and care for the smooth conduct of this sacred occasion.

My heartfelt thanks to everyone who worked to make the Rath Yatra successful. May Mahaprabhu bless all with peace, happiness and good health.

Jai Jagannath.

[KIMS Hospital & College @KIMSBBSR]

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[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

On World Youth Skills Day, my message to every young person is simple—learn a skill, work sincerely and never be afraid to begin small. A skill gives confidence and helps one stand on one’s own feet.

At KIIT & KISS, I have seen how education and the right skills can change the life of a child from a humble background.

My best wishes to all young people. Keep learning and move forward with confidence.

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[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Met with my 11 lovable KISSians who qualified in the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination and congratulated them personally.

All of them belong to different tribal communities and come from humble backgrounds, and many are the first in their families. 3 of them are from Jharkhand, and it gives me even greater happiness that 9 of them are girls.

I was very happy to sit with them and listen as they spoke about their dreams of becoming doctors. I encouraged them to study with discipline, remain humble and always remember that medicine is a service to humanity.

[KISS - Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences @kissfoundation]

The divine journey home reminds us that every path is guided by faith, hope, and togetherness.

Glimpses from the Bahuda Yatra celebrations at KISS.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Congratulations to our Senior Judo Coach Kandan Murmu on becoming the second JUA International Referee (Judo) from Odisha after successfully clearing the exam. Kandan, who is also a National 3rd DAN Black Belt holder in Judo, adds another prestigious title to his name.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Very happy to share that 13 of my lovable KISSians have qualified for the prestigious National Fellowship for Higher Education of ST Students, enabling them to pursue Ph.D. programmes with a fellowship stipend of ₹45,000 per month. Of the 13 students who qualified, two belong to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups. This gives me special happiness.

At KISS, education is not limited to the classroom. Along with their regular studies, our students are guided and groomed for competitive examinations and other important opportunities. A large number of KISS students continue to achieve success in different fields.

This is the beauty of KISS. Children from humble tribal backgrounds are moving forward through education, building a good future for themselves and also becoming capable of supporting their parents and families.

I am sure these young scholars will become good researchers and contribute to society through their knowledge. Heartiest congratulations to all of them, their teachers and mentors. My best wishes for their research journey ahead.

[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.

[SIMANCHALA BEHERA @libisis2000]

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[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.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Very happy to meet our KIIT athletes today. They came to share their medals and trophies after their wonderful performance at the 72nd State Senior Athletics Championship 2026 held at Cuttack.

I feel proud that our athletes became Champions in the Girls U-20 and Girls U-23 categories, secured the Overall Championship Runners-Up Trophy, and won 33 medals — 16 Gold, 10 Silver and 7 Bronze. They also created 6 New Meet Records.

My heartiest congratulations to all the medal winners, record holders, coaches and support staff. Special appreciation to Shri Sanjay Garnaik, a renowned athletics coach, and the entire athletics team for their sincere efforts.

[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]

I feel very happy to share that the FIVB–KIIT–KISS Centre of Excellence for Volleyball at KIIT has been elevated to an International Centre of Excellence for Volleyball and Beach Volleyball by FIVB.

This announcement was made at the FIVB Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, in the presence of FIVB President Dr Fabio Azevedo and the FIVB leadership.

This is a proud moment for KIIT, KISS, Odisha and India. What started as a centre to support Indian volleyball players will now become a global platform for players, coaches and sports professionals from different countries. It will also give international athletes the opportunity to study at KIIT and KISS while receiving world-class volleyball and beach volleyball training.

I am thankful to Dr Fabio Azevedo and the entire FIVB leadership for their trust and encouragement.

My dream is to see India represented in Volleyball and Beach Volleyball at the Olympic Games. I believe this International Centre of Excellence will help us identify, train and prepare young talents for the future, including our long-term aim towards Brisbane Olympics 2032.

[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 all the films, artists and personalities selected for the Odisha State Film Awards 2023 and 2024.

Odia cinema has always carried the culture, emotion and identity of Odisha. I feel happy to see our filmmakers, actors, technicians and senior personalities being recognised for their dedication and contribution.

My best wishes to everyone for taking Odia cinema forward with more strength and creativity.

[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.