Mr. Aditya Puri, MD, HDFC Visits KISS & KIIT

Mr. Aditya Puri, MD, HDFC Bank arrived in Bhubaneswar on a two-day visit to KIIT & KISS. On Friday he visited all campuses of KIIT and KISS, the largest free residential institute for tribals in the world. KISS is really a beautiful place, he said expressing his satisfaction, while commending its Founder Dr. A. Samanta for establishing such an institute.

Addressing 16,500 tribal students of the institute, he said, success comes only after hard work and continuous effort of a person. This is the secret of any successful person, he stated, adding that the beginning is always full of struggle. Future of the country is bright as education in India is growing, he said. He advised students to put more effort to achieve success and contribute towards nation building.

Welcoming Mr. Puri to the campus, Dr. Samanta said that visit of a personality like him is very important for the Institute. This will have a positive impact on the students of KISS and KIIT, he added, while thanking Mr. Puri for the visit.

Seminar Lecture on 'Social Justice: Issues & Challenges' at KIIT Law School

Hon'ble Mrs. Justice Gyan Sudha Misra, Judge, Supreme Court of India delivered a seminar lecture on 'Social Justice: Issues & Challenges' at KIIT Law School on 22nd September 2012. “Education and character building is the only solution to social inequality and other social problems. One person cannot change the community, all have to be aware”, she said in her talk.

A healthy society can be set up only after eradication of all discriminations and inequalities, she stressed. Elaborating on different hurdles on the way to social justice, she said, social justice cannot be achieved only by legislation. In spite of various provisions of social justice in the Constitution, there is a lot of discrimination, she stated, adding that it is society's responsibility to realize the dream of social justice as enshrined in our Constitution. Parents have a responsibility to mould the thought process of the children from the very beginning, she explained, elaborating that right type of education will go a long way in achieving social justice.    

Seminar lecture on 'Social Justice: Issues & Challenges' is a unique experience for the students and faculty alike, said Dr. A. Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS. Welcoming Justice Misra, Prof. N. K. Chakraborty, Director, KIIT Law School said, within just five years of its establishment, KIIT Law School has joined the league of premier law institutes of the country, recognized and respected in India as well as abroad.

KiiT International School among Top 20 Residential Schools of India

KiiT International School (KiiT-IS) has joined the elite league of top 20 residential schools of India. The school was ranked 20th in the country in an annual survey on ranking of schools in residential category by ‘Education World’, a popular national-level magazine, last week. KiiT International School, which is only five years old, has been ranked 1st in the State of Odisha and 4th in Eastern India.         

This annual survey evaluates thousands of schools in residential category on different parameters. KiiT International School has earned top honours due to its quality teaching and world-class facility. It is the only school in Eastern India to offer both International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) of University of Cambridge as international curriculum and Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) as national curriculum.      

It attracts students from all States of India as well as 15 countries due to its national and international fame. The school has recruited teachers from 15 different countries to maintain diversity and high standard of teaching.     

High rank of KiiT International School in this prestigious survey is a matter of great satisfaction, said Dr. A. Samanta, Founder, KiiT-IS, KIIT & KISS. Students of the school and their guardians expressed happiness over the achievement. “KiiT International School will gain more reputation and score even higher in such rankings in coming years”, said Dr. Mona Lisa Bal, Chairman of KiiT International School.

Bhutan PM celebrates B’day at KIIT

His Excellency Lyonchhen Jigmi Y. Thinley, Hon'ble Prime Minister, Royal Government of Bhutan celebrated his 60th birth day amidst students from Bhutan at KIIT University. Thinley cut his birthday cake and said, “It was a coincidence that I am in India this year.” About 24 students from Bhutan are pursuing different degrees including engineering, medical and law in the KIIT University. “It is a great honour for a small country like Bhutan. We all are overwhelmed with the gestures of the university to felicitate our PM,” said Diksha Chetri, a student.

Bhutan PM to Grace 8th Convocation of KIIT University 

KIIT University will be experiencing a feeling of pride for yet another time when it will have its 8th Annual Convocation on 9th September 2012. This convocation is significant not only for KIIT, but for the entire state of Odisha. His Excellency Lyonchhen Jigmi Y. Thinley, Prime Minister, Royal Government of Bhutan will grace the function as the Chief Guest and deliver the Convocation Address to the graduating students of the University. 

Like every year, KIIT University will confer the Degree of D.Litt. & D.Sc. (Honoris Causa) on five outstanding individuals from different parts of the world. These distinguished personalities include His Excellency Lyonchhen Jigmi Y. Thinley, Mr. Farooq Wardak, Hon'ble Minister of Education, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Hon'ble Secretary of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation, Royal Government of Cambodia, Dr. Ham Kee-Sun, Hon'ble President, Hanseo University, South Korea and Prof. Baidyanath Mishra, eminent economist & Former Vice-Chancellor, OUAT. Prof. N. L. Mitra, Chancellor, KIIT University would preside over the convocation ceremony.

During the occasion, degrees would be distributed to the graduating students of different schools of KIIT University, including first pass out batch of KIIT Law School. Degrees would also be awarded to more than 20 Ph.D. scholars of KIIT University. Besides, Founder's Gold Medal, Chancellor's Gold Medal, Chancellor's Silver Medal, Pradyumna Kumar Bal Memorial Gold Medal for best all rounder, Paradeep Phosphates Ltd. (PPL) Gold Medal for best student, Nanibala Memorial Gold Medal for securing highest CGPA in LL.B, and Vice Chancellors Silver Medal to best students of the University will also be given.

Bhutan's PM's Four Day visit to KIIT-KISS from 6th September 2012

His Excellency Lyonchhen Jigmi Y. Thinley, Hon'ble Prime Minister, Royal Government of Bhutan will arrive in Bhubaneswar on a four-day visit to KIIT and KISS. Security in the city has been beefed up and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and State Government are closely monitoring the preparations in the run up to his visit.  

Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS had invited Mr. Thinley to KIIT and KISS during his visit to Bhutan and meeting with the Prime Minister of Bhutan last month. His visit to Odisha is a result of acceptance of this invitation.  

During his visit, Mr. Thinley would receive the prestigious 5th KISS Humanitarian Award 2012 at KISS campus on 8th Sept. 2012. He will grace the 8th Convocation of KIIT University as the Chief Guest and deliver the Convocation Address to the graduating students of the University on 9th September 2012. He will also receive the Degree of D.Litt. (Honoris Causa) on the occasion. Prof. N. L. Mitra, Chancellor, KIIT University will preside over the ceremony. The Bhutanese Prime Minister's programme in KIIT and KISS includes special interactive sessions with tribal students of KISS and Bhutanese students of KIIT University and KiiT International School.  

Mr. Thinley will also visit the Sun Temple of Konark, Puri and a few other places of tourist importance around Bhubaneswar. As the President of Maha Bodhi Society of India, Mr. Thinley will attend a function organized by the society in his honour. He is also scheduled to meet the Governor of Odisha and Chief Minister of Odisha.

Since becoming Bhutan's first democratically elected head of government, Mr. Jigme Thinley has been trying to promote Gross National Happiness (GNH) around the world. For an aid-dependent country of only 700,000 people, Bhutan's national brand has travelled impressively. Global financial crises and mounting unease with the human and environmental costs of untrammeled capitalism have made policymakers sit up and take notice of Bhutan's alternative approach.