News Topic:Dowry

Dowry, sexual abuse, physical violence against women on rise in J-K

A recent report by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has revealed a sharp and concerning rise in crimes against women in J&K.

Matrimonial cases on the rise in J-K

Hundreds of matrimonial cases are pending in courts of Jammu and Kashmir and every day dozens of such new cases are being filed by different parties.

Young woman alleges harassment by in-laws; Claims baseless, says father-in-law

A 19-year-old young woman from south Kashmir's Pulwama district alleged dowry-related harassment by her husband and in-laws on Wednesday.

Family protests alleged ‘dowry death’ in Achabal

A family staged a protest at Shelipora Achabal in south Kashmir district, alleging the murder of their daughter by her in-laws over the dowry issue.

Dowry and Girl

"Dowry system is a big blot on our society; Because for the poor, it is a life-taking evil but for the rich, it is their royalty."

DOWRY

"A girl is a blessing. One should know listening. A girl is a mother. She knows to bother," writes the poet.

Here’s why marriage is a curse in Kashmir!

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The relevance of folk & alternate media in present times

We live in a transitional/evolutionary society—a society that is in transition from developing to developed stage. In this stage, various institutions of the society...

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