Farmer Suicide
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Kerala farmers in debt trap? Unable to repay loan, one more farmer dies by suicide, this time, in Kannur

The postmortem examination was held at the Wayanad District Hospital in Mananthavady. 

published on : 28th November 2023
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Kerala farmer’s suicide triggers political row; 'a victim of govt's apathy towards farmers,' says opposition leader

K G Prasad of Ambedkar Colony in Thakazhi was left distraught as Supplyco had reportedly delayed repayment of a loan taken instead of procured paddy.

published on : 12th November 2023
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Farmers are having a tough time: Guv Arif Mohammed Khan

In a snide attack against the LDF government, the governor recalled that the pensioners were having a harrowing time.

published on : 12th November 2023
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Arrears of PRS loans won’t affect farmers’ CIBIL score, says Minister G R Anil

Speaking to the media on Saturday, Anil said the entire liability of repaying PRS loans is on the state government, and hence farmers do not incur any liability. 

published on : 12th November 2023
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'Kerala govt is responsible,' says Congress as Kuttanad farmer dies by suicide after civil supplies corporation delays payment

K G Prasad, 55, of Ambedkar Colony at Kunnumma, Thakazhi consumed poison on Friday afternoon and died at a hoaspital in Thiruvalla on Saturday. 

published on : 11th November 2023
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TN farmer attempts suicide during grievance meet, dies two days later

Following his death on Wednesday, Maheshwaran's family and relatives staged a protest demanding the arrest of those responsible for his death.

published on : 2nd November 2023
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Karnataka farmer suicide: Audio clip not enough to book case against minister Patil, say cops

Narasappa, a Shivakumar’s relative, said some Congress activists manhandled the deceased a  few days ago and he had to be admitted to a hospital in Kalaburagi.

published on : 21st October 2023
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Farmers seek special session of Karnataka legislature

They also urged the governor to seek details from the Centre about the information they are providing regarding crop patterns and other subjects and ensure that the government works transparently. 

published on : 15th October 2023
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Farmer suicides rising, protect them from the vagaries of nature

According to the National Crime Records Bureau data, a total of 10,881 persons from the farming sector died by suicide in 2021—this includes farmers and farm labourers.

published on : 14th September 2023
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685 farmer suicides in Marathwada so far in 2023; Agriculture Minister's home district on top

685 cultivators have ended their lives between January 1 and August 31, 2023, in the region and 294 of these deaths took place in three monsoon months alone (June to August).

published on : 12th September 2023
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Fearing crop loss, 65-year-old farmer hangs himself in Sirsi 

Officials said this is the second death reported in the district so far after a similar incident in Mundgod.

published on : 12th September 2023
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Maharashtra: 73 farmers commit suicide in Chandrapur from Jan to July 2023

From 2001 to 2023, 1,148 farmers have ended their lives in the district, including 446 in the last five years, according to the data.

published on : 27th August 2023
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'One lakh farmers are contemplating suicide in Maharashtra', reveals ex-state official's report

The report also opined that every farmer should be given Rs 20,000 per acre of agricultural land as financial aid during the rabi and kharif seasons.

published on : 23rd July 2023
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Debt-ridden tenant ryot ends life in Telangana

Ashok owned 1 acre of land and had leased an additional 3 acres, where he grew paddy and had invested Rs 6 lakh. due to crop damage and a lack of yield, his debts amounted to more than Rs 6 lakh.

published on : 2nd July 2023
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