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Suicides in educational institutions: Supreme Court issues pan-India guidelinesThe Supreme Court has released nationwide guidelines to address rising student suicides. These guidelines aim to create a unified framework...
UGC sets up fact-finding committee to look into KIIT-Bhubaneswar student suicidesFollowing consecutive student suicides at KIIT-Bhubaneshwar, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has formed a fact-finding committee. Ch...
72 student suicide cases reported in Odisha between 2020 and February 2025: CM MajhiA total of 72 student suicide cases have been reported in Odisha's schools and colleges from 2020 to February 2025, according to Chief Mini...
Facing teen suicide suits, Character. AI rolls out safety measuresIn a Florida lawsuit filed in October, a mother claimed the platform bears responsibility for her 14-year-old son's suicide. The teen, Sewe...
After spring-loaded fans, Kota hostels use nets to make balconies and lobbies 'suicide proof'Hostel owners in Kota, a coaching hub in India, are installing "anti-suicide nets" in balconies and lobbies to prevent students from taking...
Kota admin orders 'anti-suicide device' on ceiling fans to stop student suicidesAuthorities in Kota, a coaching hub in India, have ordered hostels to install a spring device on ceiling fans to prevent students from taki...
1,532 personnel of CAPFs, NSG, Assam Rifles committed suicide since 2011: GovtAccording to Union Minister Nityanand Rai, 1,532 personnel from the Central Armed Police Forces, the Assam Rifles, and the National Securit...
After spate of suicides, IITs come up with new ways to connect with studentsSome fresh initiatives include student-faculty informal dinners at IIT Delhi; roping in parents to interact with their wards at least twice...
Hostel puts metal grills on ceiling fan, splits internet opinionIn a picture doing the rounds online, there appears to be a huge grill bolted to the ceiling, with just enough room for the fan to function...
People suffering from mental disorders are at high risk of attempting suicideSuicide is a complex issue and therefore prevention efforts require coordination and collaboration among multiple sectors of society.
Maharashtra had 3,228 farmer suicides in 2015, highest in 14 yrsAs many as 3,228 farmers committed suicide in Maharashtra last year, highest in the last 14 years, Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan S...
HC suggests space be provided to farmers in government marketsThe court has taken cognisance of the issue following media reports stating that over 600 farmers have committed suicide in the state this ...
Assam government constitutes one man inquiry to probe farmers deathAssam government has constituted a One Man Inquiry Committee headed by Subhash Chandra Das, Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of...
Assam forms inquiry panel to look into farmer suicide reportsThe Assam government has set up a one-man inquiry committee to go into media reports of farmer suicides in the state from 2001 till date.
Tarun Gogoi orders high-level inquiry into farmers' suicidesGogoi today ordered a high level inquiry into the farmers' suicide in the state in the last 14 years that appeared on a section of news pap...
No solution to stop farmer suicides: Maharashtra ministerFarmer suicides in Maharashtra are being blamed on crop damage from unseasonal rain and hailstorms, as well as repeated droughts.
Limiting access to pesticides can prevent suicides: WHOMore than 800,000 people die by suicide every year, according to WHO's first global report on suicide prevention.