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The Hindu
20-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Student kills self after third attempt at NEET exam in Salem
A student who appeared for the NEET exam for the third time killed himself on Monday, fearing he would not clear the exam. Gowtham, 21, a resident of Narasothipatti near Suramangalam, had previously taken the exam twice but did not secure the required marks. Determined to succeed, he attempted the exam for the third time this year. However, he was reportedly anxious and depressed over his performance, and took his life at his residence on Monday night when he was alone at home. The incident came to light when his parents returned home. Suramangalam police were alerted and sent the body to the Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College and Hospital for post-mortem examination. A case has been registered, and an investigation is underway. Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available through the State's Health Helpline at 104 and Sneha's Suicide Prevention Helpline at 044-24640050.
The Hindu
19-05-2025
- The Hindu
Two students end lives in separate incidents in Salem
A college student and a Class X student ended their lives, in separate incidents, allegedly after being scolded by their parents for playing games on mobile phones at Veeraganur in Salem district on Sunday. M. Rishkesh, 15, of Puliyankurichi, a student of a private school in Thalaivasal, was reportedly warned by his parents for playing games on mobile phone. He took the extreme step on Sunday night while they were away. Likewise, K. Dhanush, 18, a first-year college student, also ended his life on Sunday night. The Veeraganur police have registered cases and are investigating. (Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available through the State's Health Helpline at 104 and Sneha's Suicide Prevention Helpline at 044-24640050.) Restoration of train services The Arakkonam–Salem–Arakkonam MEMU trains, which were temporarily cancelled, will resume services on May 20. A release from the Salem Railway Division said Train No. 16087 Arakkonam–Salem MEMU (operating five days a week, except Saturdays and Sundays), departing from Arakkonam at 5.15 a.m. and arriving at Salem Junction at 10.50 a.m., will resume service on May 20. Similarly, Train No. 16088 Salem–Arakkonam MEMU (operating five days a week, except on Saturdays and Sundays), departing from Salem Junction at 3.30 p.m. and reaching Arakkonam at 8.45 p.m., will also resume service on May 20, the release added.
The Hindu
08-05-2025
- The Hindu
Couple found dead in well in Erode
A couple was found dead in a well near Sathyamangalam on Thursday. According to the police, Sakthivel (23), a construction worker from Pudhukothukadu near Sathyamangalam, married Priyadarshini (19) of Chinnakaradu in Indiyampalayam seven months ago. The couple was living at his residence. On Wednesday night, they went to Priyadarshini's mother's house to attend the Mariamman temple festival in Arasur Kullampalayam. An argument reportedly broke out between them, after which they went to sleep. Around 8 a.m. on Thursday, local residents discovered their bodies floating in a well at Chinnakaradu and alerted Fire and Rescue Services. Firefighters retrieved the bodies and sent them to Government Hospital in Sathyamangalam for post-mortem examination. The Kadathur police have registered a case and are investigating the incident. Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available through the State's Health Helpline at 104 and Sneha's Suicide Prevention Helpline at 044-24640050.
The Hindu
30-04-2025
- The Hindu
Daily wage earner ends life in Salem
A 50-year-old daily wage earner from Vazhapadi reportedly ended his life after being pressured by employees of a private bank to repay a loan on Wednesday. According to police, Vadivel, a resident of Thukkiyampalayam, had borrowed money from the bank but was unable to repay it on time. Recently, bank staff visited his home and allegedly exerted pressure on him to repay the loan. Distressed by the situation, he decided to take his life. The Vazhapadi police were alerted and sent the body to the Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College and Hospital for post-mortem. Further investigation is underway. Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available through the State's Health Helpline at 104 and Sneha's Suicide Prevention Helpline at 044-24640050.
The Hindu
23-04-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Man dies by suicide at private hospital in Salem
A 60-year-old man died by suicide at a private hospital in Salem city on Wednesday. The police identified the deceased as Paraman, who ran a lorry workshop in Sankari. He was unwell for the past few months and was undergoing treatment at a hospital near the Town Railway Station. On Wednesday, Paraman visited the hospital and consulted with doctors. Later, he ended his life. His body was sent to the Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College and Hospital for autopsy. The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his decision. Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available through the State's Health Helpline at 104 and Sneha's Suicide Prevention Helpline at 044-24640050.
