The Latest Breaking News from Suicide

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

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.

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 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

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.

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

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

Suicide bomber Salman Abedi murdered 22 people in the terror attack

Landmark review of coroner’s court data finds vast majority of cases involved men aged between 17 and 44