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Kota to hold psychological tests in bid to stop student suicides

IndiaTimes Saturday, 12 August 2023
With the aim to check mounting suicide cases in Kota, the district administration has decided to conduct psychological tests of every coaching students every fortnight. The test will help spot suicidal tendencies among students in time and they could be provided with timely counselling. The decision was taken at a meeting with representatives of coaching institutes, hostels and stakeholders, held on Saturday to review the implementation of norms for coaching centres and hostels.
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Tragic Incident in Kota Shiv Baraat Proceedings |14 Children Injured, Rushed to Aid | Oneindia News [Video]

Tragic Incident in Kota Shiv Baraat Proceedings |14 Children Injured, Rushed to Aid | Oneindia News

In a tragic accident during the Shivaratri procession in Kota, Rajasthan, around 14 children suffered electric burns after coming into contact with a bare electric wire. All the injured children were promptly taken to the hospital, where Om Birla, Lok Sabha Speaker and Kota MP, also visited to inquire about their condition. He assured necessary assistance and instructed doctors to provide proper treatment, mentioning Jaipur as a referral option if needed. #Kota #ShivaRatri #KotaRajasthan #Kota #Rajasthan #shivratri #shivratri2024 #shivratripuja #shivratri2024live #shivratrikamahina #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.101~

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