Farmers Suicide

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More suicides by businesspersons than farmers for second year in a row

Seeking help brings solutions, say mental health experts

Updated On: 30 Aug 2022 | 11:23 PM IST

45-year-old Punjab farmer dies by suicide near Singhu border

A 45-year-old farmer from Punjab, who was a part of the protest against the Centre's farm laws, allegedly hanged himself from a tree near the Singhu border, police said on Wednesday

Updated On: 10 Nov 2021 | 1:58 PM IST

Compensation for farmers suicide no way to deal with farm debt, says SC

Need to soften and minimise the bad effects of loans: Chief Justice J S Khehar

Updated On: 06 Jul 2017 | 9:54 PM IST

Financial stress, poor health care: Main factors driving farmers to suicide

The ongoing stir in some states demanding loan waiver has seen a number farmers committing suicide

Updated On: 13 Jun 2017 | 5:24 PM IST

Farmers' suicide: SC orders Tamil Nadu govt to file reply in 2 weeks

SC lashed out at the govt for not taking enough measures to prevent them in the state

Updated On: 13 Apr 2017 | 4:37 PM IST

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Maharashtra Budget session: Govt announces measures to ease farmers' woes

A record 3,052 farmers committed suicide in Calendar 2016

Updated On: 06 Mar 2017 | 11:15 PM IST

Govt going in wrong direction to check farmers' suicide: SC

Court has asked Centre to apprise the policy roadmap to address the burning issue

Updated On: 03 Mar 2017 | 7:10 PM IST