Prison suicides in England and Wales rise by nearly a quarter Campaigners lament ‘appalling statistics’ that also show steep rise in female prisoners self-harming The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023
The number of military suicides dipped in 2022 as the Pentagon works on new prevention programs U.S. officials say the number of suicides among members of the military and their families dipped slightly in 2022, compared with the previous year The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023
Bihar politicians take pot-shots at PM, CM in Dussehra video war JD(U) MLC Neeraj Kumar posted a video depicting PM Modi as Ravan, CM Nitish Kumar as a time-bomb, in response to BJP State President's video of CM as Kumbhakaran. BJP accused JD(U) of having Al-Qaeda mentality, while Neeraj Kumar said BJP follows RSS. The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023
‘I became his property’: Lewis Edwards’ victims speak of deep trauma Families describe devastation at not being able to protect daughters from abuse by serving police officer The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2023
Jessy Kurczewski said her friend died by suicide. Now she’s on trial for poisoning her with eye drops In 2018, Jessy Kurczewski allegedly dumped six bottles of Visine into Lynn Hernan’s water bottle and then tried to stage her death as a suicide. Andrea Cavallier explains the case now playing out in court The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023
20-yr-old IIT aspirant studying in Kota commits suicide at home in UP's Ballia BALLIA: A 20-year-old student, Roshan Verma, preparing for IIT in Rajasthan's Kota allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan at his native home in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia district, police said on Tuesday. The Times of India · Oct 24, 2023
Five-year-old twins found dead after mother dies by suicide The children were found inside a home in Sanford, Florida on Friday morning The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023
Samiti to lodge complaint with KSHRC against Kalaburagi police, Priyank Kharge The Koli-Kabbaliga Samanvaya Samiti would lodge a complaint with the State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC) against the police inaction against the culprits who harassed Devanand Koraba of Madbool and forced him to die by suicide. The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023
Husband kills wife then commits suicide in Alappuzha A 73-yr-old man in Alappuzha allegedly killed his wife before taking his own life. The couple, Lissy (65) and Ponnappan, were alone at home when the incident happened. Signs of mental distress due to COVID-19 lockdowns were seen in Ponnappan. Tragic end to a marriage of many years. The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023
Coroner calls for action after rape suspect killed himself when charged by post A Coroner identified an 'obvious risk' of suicide when defendants learn about criminal charges through a letter in the post Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2023
3 members of family found dead in Palakkad .Tragedy in Palakkad: 3 family members found hanging in their home due to family issues & financial constraints. Assistance available on State's health helpline 104, Sneha's suicide prevention helpline, Thanal Suicide Prevention Centre & DISHA. The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023
Union Minister Khuba demands CBI probe into Chincholi farmer’s suicide Union Minister Khuba demands probe into farmer's suicide in Shirolli village, Chincholi taluk. Farmer held Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil responsible. BJP leaders allege law & order disruption in Kalaburagi district, call for Minister's resignation. CID & CBI investigation sought. The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023
Pravalika death: Police book man on charge of abetment to suicide Hyderabad police search for Shiva Ram Rathod after evidence suggests he abetted suicide of Marri Pravalika. Police changed case from Section 174 to Sections 417, 420, 306 of IPC. Special teams sent to arrest Rathod. Suicide assumed political overtones. The Hindu · Oct 18, 2023
TSRTC employees stage protest after woman conductor ends life TSRTC workers in Hyderabad staged a protest in response to the suicide of a female conductor, Ganji Srividya (48). Her son filed a complaint alleging her suspension led to depression and her death. The Hindu · Oct 18, 2023
The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023 Woman found dead The 18 year old reportedly died after falling from the seventh floor of an apartment complex at Kadavanthra. Police suspect it to be a case of suicide. Probe underway. Helpline: 0484-2540530.
The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023 Man ends life after ‘killing’ wife in Hyderabad Ramulu, a lorry driver from Hyderabad's Sai Nagar Colony, killed his wife Santoshi during a heated argument and then died by suicide at his sister's place in Saroor Nagar, police said.
The Times of India · Oct 16, 2023 Ghaziabad: Head warder of Dasna jail dies by suicide GHAZIABAD: The head warder of Ghaziabad's Dasna Jail took his own life by leaping in front of a goods train at a railway crossing near the prison.
The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023 Couple found dead near Konanur in Hassan Couple found dead in canal near Konanur, Hassan. Bodies tied to two-wheeler, police suspect suicide. Victims identified as Rangaswamy, 50, and Kanaka, 48, from Periyapatna, Mysuru. Lost son in accident, daughter married off. Konanur Police register case, helpline 104 available for counselling.
The Conversation · Oct 16, 2023 Gun deaths among children and teens have soared – but there are ways to reverse the trend Firearm injuries are now the leading cause of death among U.S. children and teens following a huge decadelong rise.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2023 ‘My self-worth plummeted every month’: the hidden disorder that can ruin women’s lives PMDD is a little-known condition that causes depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts for a significant proportion of women. Sufferers and experts talk about its devastating effects, and the fight to improve diagnosis
AAP · Oct 16, 2023 Almost 6000 submissions to defence royal commission Submissions to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide have closed ahead of a final report due to be handed to the federal government next year.
The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023 Workshop on mental health held in Shivamogga Deputy Commissioner Dr. R. Selvamani highlighted the need for awareness on mental health, citing the rise in suicides due to lack of understanding. Police, health dept., Zilla Panchayat, and District Legal Services Authority organised a workshop to spread awareness in Shivamogga. Mental health is as important as physical health, yet…
The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023 Kavitha criticises Revanth for politicising Pravalika’s suicide K. Kavitha, MLC of Bharat Rashtra Samithi, reacted strongly to Congress' politicisation of Pravalika's suicide. She asked if it was Congress' policy to politicise such acts. She accused Congress of playing with unemployed youth's lives by filing cases against notifications and exams. BRS govt filled over 1 lakh vacancies and…
The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023 Police probe rule out TSPSC angle in Pravalika’s death Hyderabad police claim 23yo Marri Pravalika's suicide due to dejection over loved one's engagement to another. Protestors pelted stones at police, injuring officers. Cellphone, note, writing samples sent for forensic examination.
Salon · Oct 14, 2023 What do we mean by "terrorism"? If the Hamas attack in Israel was terrorism — which it was — how do we describe the annual carnage in America?