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16-year-old NEET aspirant dies after consuming poison in Kota; 24th suicide in coaching hub this year

A resident of Mau in Uttar Pradesh, Priyas was a Class 12 student preparing for NEET-UG at a coaching institute in Kota and living in a hostel in the Vigyan Nagar area, DSP Dharmveer Singh said.

The Hindu · Sep 18, 2023

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 · Sep 17, 2023

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 Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

RPL: Pradhumn, Arjit star in Udaipur victory

In another low-scoring encounter where bowlers called the shots, Udaipur leg-spinner Pradhumn Parikh rattled Kota's batting line-up picking up four crucial wickets to help his team secure a six wickets victory in a Rajasthan Premier League (RPL) match at Barkatullah Khan Stadium in Jodhpur on Monday. His match-winning figures of…

The Times of India · Aug 29, 2023

Kota administration stops exams at coaching centres after students’ suicide

Kota district in Rajasthan orders coaching institutes to halt routine tests for two months due to suicides by NEET and other competitive exam aspirants. 22 students have died by suicide in 2023, highest for any year.

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023

Kota: District administration stays tests, coaching exams for 2 months after NEET aspirant kills self

Amid rising suicide cases among students in Rajasthan's Kota, the district administration has issued directions staying tests and examinations at coaching centres for two months with immediate effect. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 28, 2023

Two NEET aspirants die by suicide in a day in Rajasthan’s Kota, toll goes up to 22 this year

Within four hours, two NEET aspirants have died by suicide in two separate incidents in Rajasthan’s Kota, taking the total toll to 22 this year, police said

The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023

After spring-loaded fans, Kota hostels use nets to make balconies and lobbies 'suicide proof'

Kota hostels install "anti-suicide nets" to prevent students from taking extreme steps. 20 students preparing for competitive exams have committed suicide in 2023, highest for any year.

The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023

Rajasthan CM Gehlot calls meeting this evening to address rising suicide cases among students in Kota

Expressing concern over increasing cases of suicides by students in Kota, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday said that a meeting with the managements of coaching institutes has been called this evening at his residence for discussions. Read further on Dynamite news:

Dynamite News · Aug 18, 2023

Kota administration orders ‘anti-suicide device’ on ceiling fans to stop student deaths

Spring-loaded fans installed in Kota hostels to curb student suicides. After District Magistrate's approval of guidelines, installation completed in 90-95% of hostels. 40-50,000 PG accommodations in unorganised sector pose challenge

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023