Kathmandu/biratnagar, Feb. 20 -- The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) of Odisha, India has announced a special scholarship for Nepali students in memory of Prakriti Lamsal, a Nepali student who died by suicide.

According to the institute, KIIT founder Prof Achyuta Samanta met Lamsal's father and uncle, assuring them that her aspirations would live on through the scholarship. "To honour her memory and fulfil her father's wish, KIIT will introduce a special scholarship for Nepali students in her name. This initiative will ensure that talented students like Prakriti can pursue their education without obstacles," read the statement issued by the institute.

The statement added that Prof Samanta also met officials from the Em...