Bhubaneswar, Feb. 20 -- Odisha Higher Education Department on Wednesday announced the opening of a 24x7 help desk to ensure the safe return of the students of Nepal who left the campus and the welfare of other Nepali students who are currently staying at the KIIT Deemed University in Bhubaneswar.

The Higher Education Department also released four phone numbers (0674-2396550, 0674-2323401, 0674-2323402, 0674-2323403) and one WhatsApp number (9124620605) on which the students can contact the department officials seeking help.

"To facilitate the safety and security of students affected by the incident, their safe return and protection of their academic interest, the Higher Education Department hereby forms a 24x7 helpdesk," reads the order...