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A suicide note left behind by the deceased stated that he was frustrated with the exorbitant bill since his household consumed electricity worth around Rs 1,000 on an average every month. (Photo: Representational)

Maharashtra man hangs self over erroneous power bill of Rs 8.64 lakh

An accounting assistant at power utility, Sushil Kashinath Koli, was suspended on Thursday for alleged dereliction of duty, said officials.

11 May 2018 9:58 AM

In a statement, Republic TV, however, denied the allegation and said that certain vested interest groups were running 'a false and malicious campaign and making false statements and innuendos against the company by exploiting the tragic event'. (photo: File)

Abetment of suicide case against Republic TV editor-in-chief, 2 others

The other two booked along with Goswami are identified as Feroz Shaikh and Niteish Sarda, owners of two firms.

07 May 2018 8:53 AM

The incident happened on Thursday evening at 6 pm. (Representational Image)

21-year-old hangs herself from fan

Shirke was alone inside her room when she hanged herself from a ceiling fan and committed suicide, says Worli police.

05 May 2018 2:23 AM

In the suicide note, M Dinesh Nallasivan also wrote that his father should not be allowed to perform his last rites and stated that his soul would rest in peace only if his father gave up alcohol. (Representaional Image)

TN: 17-yr-old hangs self over alcoholic father, leaves note for PM

In his suicide note, the boy requested PM Modi and Tamil Nadu CM to prohibit sale of liquor in the state.

02 May 2018 9:08 PM

According to police, no suicide note was found from the swimmer's residence. (Photo: ANI)

16-yr-old national level swimmer from Bengal hangs self to death

The police recovered her body and sent it to Chinsura Imambara Hospital for an autopsy.

01 May 2018 11:09 AM

On Sunday night, Jyoti had come to see her mother, where she allegedly went to the terrace and hung herself with the help of her dupatta inside a room of the hospital. (Representational Image/PTI)

29-year-old woman ends life in hospital’s terrace room

Police is questioning the family and a case of unnatural death is registered.

01 May 2018 2:16 AM

Medical intern tries to end life, critical

The JJ Marg police, who are probing the incident, have not registered any kind of complaint as yet.

27 Apr 2018 2:28 AM

The girl's body was found on Friday hanging from the ceiling at her house in a village which comes under the jurisdiction of Majhaulia police station, Superintendent of Police Jayant Kant said. (Representational Image/PTI)

13-yr-old girl kills self after father rapes her, accused arrested

A panchayat meeting was held at the request of the girl and her mother on her sexual exploitation around a week ago.

21 Apr 2018 8:23 AM

Firemen said the door was locked from the inside. Police suspect the three sisters killed themselves. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

10 days after father's death, three Odisha sisters set self on fire, die

Locals called police after they spotted flames, smoke coming out of house. Sisters, 20, 18 and 16, died by the time police reached the spot.

19 Apr 2018 2:28 PM

The autopsy would be conducted on Thursday after the parents of the deceased arrive. (Representational image)

Dalit student hangs self at IIT-Kanpur hostel room

The police found a suicide note from his room and an investigation into the matter has been initiated.

19 Apr 2018 9:36 AM

The protest began on Sunday, two days after an Indian national in his thirties, who has not been publicly identified, was found hanging in a shower stall at the centre in Ibaraki, northeast of Tokyo. (Representational image)

Japanese immigration detainees launch hunger strike over Indian’s death

The man was reportedly depressed about how long it was taking for his status to be adjudicated by authorities.

17 Apr 2018 2:15 PM

Systems that do not see and acknowledge a young person’s identity are the problem. (Photo: Pixabay)

Using transgender youths' chosen names may lower suicide risk

The reduction in mental health risks was strongest when the chosen name was used in multiple contexts.

15 Apr 2018 8:13 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Religious faith linked to suicidal behaviour in LGBQ adults

The study is limited by a lack of detail about whether a participant’s specific religion had stigmatizing views of sexual minorities.

15 Apr 2018 11:55 AM

Ambient air pollution is a key modifiable risk for millions of people across the globe. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pollution may be putting at Alzheimer's, suicide risk

Study says Alzheimer's disease hallmarks start in childhood in polluted areas, and one must implement effective preventative measures early.

14 Apr 2018 10:32 AM

Among lesbians and gays who said religion was not important to them, there was no association between sexual orientation and recent suicide attempts. (Photo: AP)

Study finds religious faith linked to higher suicidal risk in LGBQ adults

Study finds greater religious feeling and engagement is tied to increased risk of suicidal thoughts and actions for LGBQ adults.

14 Apr 2018 10:09 AM

The police blamed the absence of CCTV footage in the area and also the unwillingness of people to come forward as witnesses. (Representational image)

No headway in minor boys’ suicide case

Police sources said that the probe had hit a dead end as there was no concrete proof to ascertain the identity of the men who committed the crime.

13 Apr 2018 2:50 AM

The woman, in her early forties, is survived by her two children who study abroad. (Photo: Facebook)

Indian nurse from Kerala plunges to death from hospital's rooftop in UAE

The woman, identified as Suja Singh from Kerala, jumped from Al Ain hospital's building on Sunday afternoon, the Gulf News reported.

10 Apr 2018 6:26 PM

Omprakash Pateria, the head teacher of a primary school, set himself ablaze in a classroom on Saturday (Photo: Representational)

UP teacher sets himself on fire, alleges harassment by village head

The 60-year-old professor ended his life just a day before retirement.

02 Apr 2018 4:25 PM

He was also denied the “No Dues Certificate” required for getting his retirement papers cleared.

Headmaster immolates self in UP

He left behind a detailed suicide note on the blackboard.

02 Apr 2018 1:31 AM

According to the Police, the couple was in love and allegedly committed suicide after the girl's marriage was fixed with someone else. (Representational Image)

UP: Families did not accept love, teenage couple commits suicide

The bodies of Deepu and Kranti, both 18-year-old were found hanging from a tree in Rihua village of Kannauj district.

01 Apr 2018 4:14 PM

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