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Kota student suicides subject of psychologist’s PhD research

Kota (Rajasthan) student suicides have become a topic of debate for stakeholders. Dinesh Sharma, head of the psychology department at Government Nursing College, conducted research and submitted his thesis to the district admin. 23 coaching students have committed suicide this year, highest ever. Sharma's thesis has recommendations to ensure students…

The Hindu

Staff shortages an issue amid ‘deeply worrying’ prison deaths in England

Inquests flag up gaps in the care of prisoners in relation to at least nine deaths in custody since 2021

The Guardian - UK

US to conduct new interviews into the deadly 2021 bombing at Kabul airport

The suicide bombing killed 170 Afghans and 13 US service members during the messy US withdrawal in August 2021.

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Court sentences main suspects in Belgium's deadliest peacetime attack to 20-year to life terms

A Belgian court has sentenced six men to sentences ranging from 20 years to life in prison on charges of terrorist murder linked to suicide bombings that killed 32 people and wounded hundreds at Brussels airport and a subway station

The Independent UK

US military orders new interviews on the deadly 2021 Afghan airport attack as criticism persists

The Pentagon’s Central Command has decided to interview roughly two dozen service members who were at the Kabul airport when suicide bombers attacked during the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal but weren’t included in the military’s initial investigation

The Independent UK

Leaving Congress, Rep. Chris Stewart looks back on his first shutdown

The Utah Republican, who resigned this week after a decade in office, has seen his share of funding battles.

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Housewives make up over 50% of India’s female suicides | Data

World Suicide Prevention Day 2021 highlights issue of high suicide rate among housewives in India. Data from 2021 shows that housewives account for over 50% of female suicides. In the South, where female literacy rates are high, there is a clash between modern perspectives and traditional societal norms. The National…

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Gang-rape victim saved from suicide attempt

A 16-year-old student who was gang-raped by four men tried to take her own life by running in front of a train at a railway crossing but was safely rescued.

Bangkok Post

Parents of Philadelphia teacher found dead with 20 stab wounds lose battle to overturn suicide ruling

Ellen Greenberg’s 2011 death was initally ruled a homicide and then switched to suicide. Her parents’ years-long mission to overturn the ruling ended in defeat this week

The Independent UK

Lexington VA to hold farmers’ market Saturday as part of Suicide Prevention Month outreach

Lexington’s Veterans Affairs Leestown Road campus is hosting a farmers’ market Saturday to remind veterans and their families of the many services they offer – including mental health assistance.

WEKU

‘Nearly 600 suicides in Mandya district since April’

The World Suicide Prevention Day was observed by the district administration of Mandya on Thursday in a bid to create social awareness that its prevention should be a priority.

The Hindu

Improve NHS mental health funding or more children will die by suicide, says coroner

A prevention of future deaths report is sent to Steve Barclay after Allison Aules, 12, took her own life

The Guardian - UK

Maharashtra: Man and woman found hanging in Thane, police suspect suicide

THANE: A man and a woman, both in their early twenties and hailing from Maharashtra's Ahmednagar, allegedly died by suicide after hanging themselves in their rented residence in Thane district, police said on Thursday.

The Times of India

Why are people still selling suicide drugs to young people online?

As part of National Suicide Prevention Week, Charlotte Lytton talks to David Parfett about the death of his son Tom in 2021, from poison bought from a Canadian website

The Independent UK

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Inquest to examine apparent suicides of five trans and gender-diverse Victorians in bid to stop further deaths

Coroner will consider the otherwise unrelated deaths together during hearings set to begin in November

The Hindu

Kota reports 23rd suicide this year as NEET aspirant from Ranchi hangs herself

16-yr-old from Jharkhand's Ranchi allegedly commits suicide in Kota hostel. 23 student suicides this year, highest ever for coaching hub. No suicide note found, police investigating. Anti-hanging devices & anti-suicide nets installed to prevent such incidents. Psychological tests & effective communication with parents also being implemented.

The Guardian - AU

Royal commissioner accuses ADF of ‘too much talk and not enough action’ on veteran suicide

In fiery speech, Nick Kaldas says government and Defence moving at ‘snail’s pace’ amid ‘national crisis’

The Independent UK

Investigation shows armed officer was hostage at home of Grammy winner who was killed by police

Newly released investigative files in the police shooting death of a Grammy-winning sound engineer revealed there was an armed Tennessee Bureau of Investigation officer in the home when Mark Capps began threatening his family with guns on Jan. 5

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Canadian police open case into ‘suicide kits’ sent to Montreal residents

Suspected mailer is facing 14 charges in connection to deaths in Ontario, and is linked to another 88 deaths in Britain

The Hindu

Doctor Saif’s suspension in Preethi suicide case set aside

HC sets aside suspension of medical PG student in suicide case; says college can conduct inquiry & take call on findings.

The Hindu

BJP stages protest against State govt. in Shivamogga

BJP in Shivamogga district protested against Congress govt. for not addressing farmers' plight due to drought & power disruptions. Ex-Minister Eshwarappa & MP Raghavendra accused govt. of negligence leading to 130+ farmer suicides & not understanding needs. MLA & MLC also present.

The Guardian - UK

We know what works to prevent suicide. What we need now in England from ministers is the money and commitment to do it

The new official strategy commits to lowering suicide rates – which is good – but much of the funding is old, says Julie Bentley, chief executive of Samaritans

The Hindu

Three persons of a family found dead in Vizianagaram

3 family members in Vizianagaram district died by suicide, reportedly due to family disputes & financial problems. Locals found bodies in an isolated well & informed police.

Bangkok Post

Supervisor of cop murdered at party commits suicide

Pol Col Vachira Yaothaisong, commander of Highway Police sub-division 2, shot himself dead at his house on Monday, a police source said.

The Hindu

Kota Police collaborate with coaching centres to help students address mental health issues

Kota Police's initiative to address mental health issues and generate awareness on suicide prevention has helped students at coaching centres. Police have provided essential support, counselling and medical assistance to those in distress

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