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In-Laws Wanted Gold. Father Sought Time. They Hanged Her From Noose
A newly married woman was killed by her in-laws for dowry in Bihar, amid a rise in such crimes being reported from across the country in the wake of a similar killing in Noida.
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Bengaluru Man's "Last Day, Last Moment" Checklist Before He Died By Suicide
The 34-year-old techie who died by suicide at his home in Bengaluru had been planning his death for months and had prepared a detailed checklist of everything he needed to do in the days leading up to it, ticking off every task once it was done.
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Nitish Kumar Remarks On "What If A Man Gets Married To Another Man?"
"If a man marries another man, will there be childbirth?" Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar asked yesterday while stressing that there is nothing more wrong than demanding dowry for marrying a woman.
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Over 5 Crore In Bihar Join Nitish Kumar's Human Chain For Environment
Large crowds came out on the streets in Bihar today to show support for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's environment conservation and social reform measures. Over 5 crore people across the state formed an 18,034-km long human chain - which the government claimed would be the longest one attempted in the state - to help raise awareness about the "Jal-J...
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Father, Son Get 10 Years In Jail In Dowry Death Case In Bihar's Gaya
A court in Bihar's Gaya on Tuesday awarded 10 years of rigorous imprisonment to a father-son duo in connection with a dowry-death case of 2017 in the district.
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Man Gets Life Term For Killing Wife Over Dowry
Banka (Bihar) A court in Banka today awarded life sentence to a man for killing his wife over dowry in 2015 in Bihar's Banka district
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Bihar Man Sentenced To Life For Killing Wife Over Dowry
A court sentenced a man to life imprisonment for killing his wife over demands of dowry in Bihar's Katihar district.
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For Son's Wedding, Sushil Modi Plans 'Simple' Ceremony But With A Message
The wedding of Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi's older son, Utkarsh, won't be a grand affair, the BJP leader has clarified, and a unique invitation being sent to guests on emails and WhatsApp will declare: "no dowry is taken for this marriage".
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Man Returns Rs 4 Lakh Dowry; Will Set An Example: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who launched a state-wide campaign to end social evils like dowry and child marriage recently, today revealed an inspiring story, when a former principal returned the dowry which he received for his son's marriage.
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JD(U) Leader Accused Of Killing Daughter-In-Law For Dowry
A Janata Dal-United or JD-U leader in Bihar's Muzaffarnagar district has allegedly killed his daughter-in-law for dowry and a case has been filed against him, officials said on Wednesday.
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Vigorous Campaign To Be Launched Against Child Marriage, Dowry: Nitish Kumar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today announced that his government would launch a vigorous campaign against child marriage and dowry in the state.
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Vigorous Campaign To Be Launched Against Child Marriage, Dowry: Nitish Kumar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today announced that his government would launch a vigorous campaign against child marriage and dowry in Bihar.
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After Ban On Liquor, Bihar To Tighten Noose On Dowry, Child Marriage
Patna: After banning liquor completely in Bihar in April, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has plans to launch a comprehensive campaign against social ills of dowry and child marriage. The chief minister had earlier called the liquor ban a revolutionary step that has, in a single swipe, reduced crime, promoted communal harmony and improved the eating ha...
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Over 24,000 Dowry Deaths Reported in Last 3 Years: Union Minister Maneka Gandhi
A total of 24,771 dowry deaths have been reported in the country in past three years with maximum of them occurring in Uttar Pradesh with 7,048 deaths.
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Woman Locked Up in Bathroom for Three Years Over Dowry Demand
In a shocking case of cruelty, a 25-year-old married woman was allegedly kept locked up in a bathroom in Bihar's Darbhanga for the last three years by her husband and in-laws after she could not meet their dowry demands, police said today.
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In-Laws Wanted Gold. Father Sought Time. They Hanged Her From Noose
A newly married woman was killed by her in-laws for dowry in Bihar, amid a rise in such crimes being reported from across the country in the wake of a similar killing in Noida.
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Bengaluru Man's "Last Day, Last Moment" Checklist Before He Died By Suicide
The 34-year-old techie who died by suicide at his home in Bengaluru had been planning his death for months and had prepared a detailed checklist of everything he needed to do in the days leading up to it, ticking off every task once it was done.
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Nitish Kumar Remarks On "What If A Man Gets Married To Another Man?"
"If a man marries another man, will there be childbirth?" Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar asked yesterday while stressing that there is nothing more wrong than demanding dowry for marrying a woman.
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Over 5 Crore In Bihar Join Nitish Kumar's Human Chain For Environment
Large crowds came out on the streets in Bihar today to show support for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's environment conservation and social reform measures. Over 5 crore people across the state formed an 18,034-km long human chain - which the government claimed would be the longest one attempted in the state - to help raise awareness about the "Jal-J...
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Father, Son Get 10 Years In Jail In Dowry Death Case In Bihar's Gaya
A court in Bihar's Gaya on Tuesday awarded 10 years of rigorous imprisonment to a father-son duo in connection with a dowry-death case of 2017 in the district.
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Man Gets Life Term For Killing Wife Over Dowry
Banka (Bihar) A court in Banka today awarded life sentence to a man for killing his wife over dowry in 2015 in Bihar's Banka district
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Bihar Man Sentenced To Life For Killing Wife Over Dowry
A court sentenced a man to life imprisonment for killing his wife over demands of dowry in Bihar's Katihar district.
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For Son's Wedding, Sushil Modi Plans 'Simple' Ceremony But With A Message
The wedding of Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi's older son, Utkarsh, won't be a grand affair, the BJP leader has clarified, and a unique invitation being sent to guests on emails and WhatsApp will declare: "no dowry is taken for this marriage".
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Man Returns Rs 4 Lakh Dowry; Will Set An Example: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who launched a state-wide campaign to end social evils like dowry and child marriage recently, today revealed an inspiring story, when a former principal returned the dowry which he received for his son's marriage.
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JD(U) Leader Accused Of Killing Daughter-In-Law For Dowry
A Janata Dal-United or JD-U leader in Bihar's Muzaffarnagar district has allegedly killed his daughter-in-law for dowry and a case has been filed against him, officials said on Wednesday.
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Vigorous Campaign To Be Launched Against Child Marriage, Dowry: Nitish Kumar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today announced that his government would launch a vigorous campaign against child marriage and dowry in the state.
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Vigorous Campaign To Be Launched Against Child Marriage, Dowry: Nitish Kumar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today announced that his government would launch a vigorous campaign against child marriage and dowry in Bihar.
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After Ban On Liquor, Bihar To Tighten Noose On Dowry, Child Marriage
Patna: After banning liquor completely in Bihar in April, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has plans to launch a comprehensive campaign against social ills of dowry and child marriage. The chief minister had earlier called the liquor ban a revolutionary step that has, in a single swipe, reduced crime, promoted communal harmony and improved the eating ha...
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Over 24,000 Dowry Deaths Reported in Last 3 Years: Union Minister Maneka Gandhi
A total of 24,771 dowry deaths have been reported in the country in past three years with maximum of them occurring in Uttar Pradesh with 7,048 deaths.
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Woman Locked Up in Bathroom for Three Years Over Dowry Demand
In a shocking case of cruelty, a 25-year-old married woman was allegedly kept locked up in a bathroom in Bihar's Darbhanga for the last three years by her husband and in-laws after she could not meet their dowry demands, police said today.
