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National Task Force Launches Portal To Address Mental Health Concerns, Prevent Suicides
The platform will host online surveys for students, parents, faculty, and mental health professionals, as part of a multi-pronged effort to understand and tackle the crisis.
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Unable To Fund Son's Engineering Admission Fee, Kerala Man Dies By Suicide
A 47-year-old man in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala died by suicide, allegedly after a prolonged financial crisis that prevented him from paying for his son's engineering college admission, local authorities and relatives said on Monday.
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Bill To Prevent Student Suicides To Be Tabled In Rajasthan Assembly
Deputy Chief Minister and Higher Education Minister Premchand Bairwa will introduce the Rajasthan Coaching Centre (Control and Regulation) Bill, 2025 in the Assembly. This bill aims to regulate coaching centres and ensure student well-being.
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Ice-Breaking Sessions, Walk With Faculty: IIT Guwahati's Suicide Prevention Plan
Morning walks with faculty members, mandatory counselling sessions and comprehensive medical check-ups, and stress escape room workshops are part of IIT-Guwahati's plan to ensure students' mental wellbeing and prevent suicides.
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Anti-Suicide Ceiling Fans, Security Fee Waiver: New Rules For Kota Hostels
Ahead of the upcoming academic secession 2025-26, the district administration has released new guidelines for coaching centres and hostels under the Kota Cares Campaign, officials said on Tuesday.
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Man Jumps Off 7th Floor Of State Secretariat In Mumbai, Lands On Safety Net
Mantralaya, the Maharashtra state secretariat in Mumbai, became the site of another shocking protest on Tuesday after a man jumped off the seventh floor of the building and landed on a net installed to prevent suicide attempts.
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UGC Directs Institutions To Step Up Anti-Ragging Activities At Campus
In case any institution fails to take adequate steps to prevent ragging, it will attract punitive action against itself by the UGC.
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Top 10 Causes Of Deaths In India
This article delves into the ten leading causes of death in India, providing insights into each and highlighting the importance of addressing these health concerns.
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Plea In Supreme Court Calls For Reform In Dowry And Domestic Violence Laws
A petition has been moved in the Supreme Court seeking reform in domestic violence laws and to prevent their misuse in the wake of the recent tragic incident of Atul Subhash's suicide case.
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Amid Atul Subhash Suicide Shocker, Supreme Court's Big Remark On Dowry Cases
Flagging a "growing tendency to misuse" laws protecting women from cruelty by their in-laws, the Supreme Court has said courts must exercise caution while deciding dowry harassment cases to prevent unnecessary harassment of innocent people.
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Blog | Not Today: Grief On The Other End Of India's Suicide Crisis Lines
A lot has been and is still being written about India's suicide epidemic. But we haven't even begun to scratch the surface of what those at the forefront of this fight contend with: guilt, powerlessness, frustration, emotional fatigue, burnout.
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World Suicide Prevention Day: Importance Of Recognising Symptoms And Signs Of Common Mental Disorders
This article explores the significance of recognising the symptoms and signs of common mental disorders, which is fundamental in the efforts to prevent suicide.
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More Young People Die By Suicide In India, Say Experts
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) More young people die by suicide in India than in other countries, said experts on World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday.
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To Prevent Suicide, India Must Broaden Focus Beyond Mental Health: Lancet
With over 170,000 lives lost annually due to suicide in India, it is imperative to focus beyond mental health to prevent suicide cases in the country, said an expert in a new study published in The Lancet journal on World Suicide Prevention Day.
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Important Days In September: List Of National And International Events
From national holidays to international awareness days, the month offers a glimpse into diverse cultures and global issues.
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National Task Force Launches Portal To Address Mental Health Concerns, Prevent Suicides
The platform will host online surveys for students, parents, faculty, and mental health professionals, as part of a multi-pronged effort to understand and tackle the crisis.
-
Unable To Fund Son's Engineering Admission Fee, Kerala Man Dies By Suicide
A 47-year-old man in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala died by suicide, allegedly after a prolonged financial crisis that prevented him from paying for his son's engineering college admission, local authorities and relatives said on Monday.
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Bill To Prevent Student Suicides To Be Tabled In Rajasthan Assembly
Deputy Chief Minister and Higher Education Minister Premchand Bairwa will introduce the Rajasthan Coaching Centre (Control and Regulation) Bill, 2025 in the Assembly. This bill aims to regulate coaching centres and ensure student well-being.
-
Ice-Breaking Sessions, Walk With Faculty: IIT Guwahati's Suicide Prevention Plan
Morning walks with faculty members, mandatory counselling sessions and comprehensive medical check-ups, and stress escape room workshops are part of IIT-Guwahati's plan to ensure students' mental wellbeing and prevent suicides.
-
Anti-Suicide Ceiling Fans, Security Fee Waiver: New Rules For Kota Hostels
Ahead of the upcoming academic secession 2025-26, the district administration has released new guidelines for coaching centres and hostels under the Kota Cares Campaign, officials said on Tuesday.
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Man Jumps Off 7th Floor Of State Secretariat In Mumbai, Lands On Safety Net
Mantralaya, the Maharashtra state secretariat in Mumbai, became the site of another shocking protest on Tuesday after a man jumped off the seventh floor of the building and landed on a net installed to prevent suicide attempts.
-
UGC Directs Institutions To Step Up Anti-Ragging Activities At Campus
In case any institution fails to take adequate steps to prevent ragging, it will attract punitive action against itself by the UGC.
-
Top 10 Causes Of Deaths In India
This article delves into the ten leading causes of death in India, providing insights into each and highlighting the importance of addressing these health concerns.
-
Plea In Supreme Court Calls For Reform In Dowry And Domestic Violence Laws
A petition has been moved in the Supreme Court seeking reform in domestic violence laws and to prevent their misuse in the wake of the recent tragic incident of Atul Subhash's suicide case.
-
Amid Atul Subhash Suicide Shocker, Supreme Court's Big Remark On Dowry Cases
Flagging a "growing tendency to misuse" laws protecting women from cruelty by their in-laws, the Supreme Court has said courts must exercise caution while deciding dowry harassment cases to prevent unnecessary harassment of innocent people.
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Blog | Not Today: Grief On The Other End Of India's Suicide Crisis Lines
A lot has been and is still being written about India's suicide epidemic. But we haven't even begun to scratch the surface of what those at the forefront of this fight contend with: guilt, powerlessness, frustration, emotional fatigue, burnout.
-
World Suicide Prevention Day: Importance Of Recognising Symptoms And Signs Of Common Mental Disorders
This article explores the significance of recognising the symptoms and signs of common mental disorders, which is fundamental in the efforts to prevent suicide.
-
More Young People Die By Suicide In India, Say Experts
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) More young people die by suicide in India than in other countries, said experts on World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday.
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To Prevent Suicide, India Must Broaden Focus Beyond Mental Health: Lancet
With over 170,000 lives lost annually due to suicide in India, it is imperative to focus beyond mental health to prevent suicide cases in the country, said an expert in a new study published in The Lancet journal on World Suicide Prevention Day.
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Important Days In September: List Of National And International Events
From national holidays to international awareness days, the month offers a glimpse into diverse cultures and global issues.
