self-immolation

Tamil Nadu: DMK worker sets himself on fire in protest against 'Hindi imposition', dies on spot

Thangavel (85), a senior DMK cadre on Saturday died of self-immolation near the party office in Thazhaiyur near Mettur in nearby Salem District.

Nov 26, 2022, 20:05 PM IST

Man attempts self-immolation outside Tamil Nadu Assembly session venue, rescued by Cops

The issue caused a ruckus at the venue, where media persons and police were gathered in significant numbers. In the nick of time, the man was held by cops and taken away.

Sep 08, 2021, 15:31 PM IST

Maharajganj woman who attempted self-immolation near UP Legislative Assembly, dies

The woman reportedly breathed her last at 7:15 PM and was undergoing treatment at the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Civil Hospital.

Oct 15, 2020, 00:31 AM IST

Maratha quota row: Latur youth attempts self-immolation; Shiv Sena seeks reservation for Dhangars and Kolis

Maratha outfits had warned that if their demands are not met, they will organise a mega rally in Mumbai on August 9.

Jul 31, 2018, 17:18 PM IST

Man who attempted self-immolation over 'cheating' by AIADMK leader succumbs

Thangaraj died at the Government Hospital in Erode, about 50 km from here, where he was admitted after he set himself ablaze on November 18, police said.

Nov 20, 2017, 19:40 PM IST

Cartoonist held for caricature on Tamil Nadu CM released on bail

A freelance cartoonist was released on bail by a court on Monday, a day after he was arrested for allegedly depicting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami in an obscene manner.

Nov 06, 2017, 18:50 PM IST

Youth critical after self-immolation attempt over Cauvery water issue

A 25-year-old youth who attempted self-immolation here on Thursday protesting against Karnataka's attitude towards sharing of Cauvery river water is in critical condition, police said.

Sep 16, 2016, 00:34 AM IST

Man who tried to commit suicide outside Chhattisgarh CM's house dies

The man who tried to commit suicide by trying to immolate himself outside Chief Minister Raman Singh`s house earlier on July 21 passed away Wednesday morning.

Jul 27, 2016, 10:10 AM IST